McDonald’s denies H1N1 rumours
McDonald’s has strongly denied mobile and internet rumours falsely claiming the detection of H1N1 virus (swine flu) cases among its employees and the closure of one of its restaurants.
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Students had seasonal flu
Students had seasonal flu
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry yesterday said two students from the Mara Science College in Kuantan, Pahang and the Bukit Jerlun Special School in Kedah had been classified as having the influenza A (seasonal) virus and not H1N1.
Gulf Bank Sponsors the 3rd Health and Nutrition Seminar
Kuwait - 18 May 2009: Gulf Bank sponsored the third Health and Nutrition Seminar on 23rd April 2009 as part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment towards supporting the Kuwaiti society in every aspect of life. The conference, which was organized by Elia for the Health & Nutrition Center took place at the Marina Hotel and [...]
Egypt aims for poultry vaccine in two years
CAIRO, May 03, 2009 (AFP) - Egypt, a country hard hit by bird flu, is aiming to produce its own vaccine to protect poultry from the virus within two years, the official MENA news agency reported on Sunday.
Country’s first geriatric hospital opens in RAK
Gulf News
Ras Al Khaimah: A new geriatric hospital opened on Wednesday.
The hospital is the first of its kind to address the medical issues of the elderly and rehabilitate them in the UAE’
Qatar: Medical professionals to undergo screening
The Ministry of Health
has introduced more stringent procedures for checking the credentials of foreign health care professionals seeking a licence to practice in the country.
Jordan: 2,000 counterfeit medicines, herbal medicinals impounded in Irbid
Amman - The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) impounded more than 2,000 counterfeit medicines and herbal medicinal products from five herbalists in Irbid Governorate earlier this week.
Over 10,000 Jordanian blood units sent to Gaza
30 January 2009
Amman - Some 10,500 blood units were sent to the Gaza Strip during the Israeli military offensive under the national blood donation campaign, according to Nidal Irshaid, director of the Health Ministry National Blood Bank. He said the campaign has been suspended as Gaza’s hospitals have stopped requesting blood. Noting that the donations [...]
Kuwait approves new medicine treatment for psoriasis disease
By Mubarak Al-Hajiri (With photos)
KUWAIT, Dec 19 (KUNA) — The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health has approved and listed on Friday for the first time an Egyptian medicine for patients suffering from the psoriasis disease.
Strong growth in UAE healthcare sector
Gulf News
Dubai: The UAE’s healthcare sector is showing robust growth and is poised to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) in the near future, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.