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Welcare Hospital receives accreditation from leading healthcare authority

imran — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:39:32 +0000

Welcare Hospital, one of the region’s leading healthcare providers operated by EHL Management Services, has now been officially granted the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, the leading industry benchmark for measuring the delivery of quality healthcare. The checklist for accreditation includes over 350 factors, ranging from surgical hygiene and anaesthesia procedures to the . . . → Read More: Welcare Hospital receives accreditation from leading healthcare authority

Medical Services Receives Regulatory Approval In Saudi Arabia

imran — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:23:33 +0000

Medical Services International Inc. (OTC: MSITF) is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory permission to sell its VScan HIV test kit in Saudi Arabia. Testing completed by regulatory agencies shows that once again the VScan test kit exceeded 99% accuracy in terms of sensitivity and specificity. The Company is currently negotiating several . . . → Read More: Medical Services Receives Regulatory Approval In Saudi Arabia

Private clinics offers low-cost health care to labourer

imran — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:12:08 +0000

Most workers say their companies do not provide them with medical coverage

Dubai Workers are paying for medical treatment out of their own pockets because the clinics they are insured with are too far from where they live or work, costing them taxi fare and an unpaid work day.

And those are the . . . → Read More: Private clinics offers low-cost health care to labourer

Basic health care is non-negotiable, UAE paper

jamal — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:30:40 +0000

Abu Dhabi, July 1st, 2010 — There can be no excuse for failing to provide basic medical care for all. And an essential part of that care is the provision of incubators for premature babies during their critical first hours, days and weeks of life, commented a UAE daily.

“In Sharjah, there is a . . . → Read More: Basic health care is non-negotiable, UAE paper

Al Mafraq Hospital leads the way in sustainable healthcare in ME

jamal — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:36:44 +0000

Dubai, UAE – 31 May, 2010: The winners for the Hospital Build Middle East Awards for 2010 have been announced.

The winners for the five award categories are as follows: Best Physical Environment (Built) – The Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357, Egypt; Best Sustainable Hospital Project – Al Mafraq Hospital, UAE; Best Healing Environment . . . → Read More: Al Mafraq Hospital leads the way in sustainable healthcare in ME

Health care can pay other dividends – UAE Newspaper

jamal — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:24:05 +0000

Health care is one of the economy’s bright spots, a recession-proof industry for which demand is forecast only to increase.

To that end, governments and companies across the globe, including in the UAE, are developing plans and spending billions to build hospitals and clinics to cater for the needs of a population increasingly afflicted . . . → Read More: Health care can pay other dividends – UAE Newspaper

Statistics Center Abu Dhabi, Health Authority sign cooperation agreement

jamal — Sat, 29 May 2010 08:11:33 +0000

HE Butti Ahmed Mohammed Bin Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of Statistics Center Abu Dhabi, and HE Zaid Al Siksek, Director General of the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi, signed a cooperation agreement between them for the exchange of statistical data and other related work, recognizing the need of the both parties for statistical . . . → Read More: Statistics Center Abu Dhabi, Health Authority sign cooperation agreement

The Medical Device Market: Saudi Arabia – new market report published

jamal — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:10:06 +0000

Our in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as . . . → Read More: The Medical Device Market: Saudi Arabia – new market report published

Shortlist for Hospital Build Awards 2010 Middle East announced

jamal — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:18:34 +0000

The shortlist of nominations for the leading Middle East healthcare facilities has been announced for the second annual Hospital Build Middle East Awards.

The winners will be announced 31 May 2010, the day before the three-day Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition & Congress will take place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. . . . → Read More: Shortlist for Hospital Build Awards 2010 Middle East announced

More than 630 nationals in UAE have Aids – The National

jamal — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:07:31 +0000

More than 630 nationals in the UAE were living with HIV last year, a United Nations report has revealed.

According to The National daily, “the UN report, for the first time, released figures on the prevalence of the disease in the Emirates and potential risk factors.”

The UN report showed that 636 UAE nationals . . . → Read More: More than 630 nationals in UAE have Aids – The National

Middle East for new technologies to lower healthcare delivery costs

jamal — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:14:36 +0000

Dubai, UAE – May 13, 2010: The application of technology in healthcare is nothing new. However, now, more than ever, it is a driver for change for patient care delivery. How healthcare professionals use technologies is going to be a significant differentiator between healthcare delivery organisations around the region and it will define world-class . . . → Read More: Middle East for new technologies to lower healthcare delivery costs

Gulf health care needs reality check

jamal — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:26:10 +0000

While the Gulf presents one of the most robust business opportunities for healthcare operators in the world, there are many challenges impeding the sector’s growth, say executives from some of the region’s leading health companies.

Complex licensing processes, a poorly informed patient base and “Tower of Babel” communication among insurers, providers and patients all . . . → Read More: Gulf health care needs reality check

United Pharmaceuticals Adopts Sermon’s ERP Solutions

jamal — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:27:30 +0000

United Pharmaceuticals UP, the leading global healthcare company, and Sermon Solutions announced concluding the installation of the Enterprise Resource Planning ERP solution for UP, a member of Munir Sukhtian Group.

According to Sermon, the leading Arab firm specialized in enterprise resource planning solutions, the newly deployed ERP solution was based on Microsoft Dynamics AX. . . . → Read More: United Pharmaceuticals Adopts Sermon’s ERP Solutions

DM Healthcare INTRODUCES new corporate brand identity ‘Aster’

jamal — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:36:04 +0000

DM Healthcare, a $300m group and one of the largest healthcare service providers in the region, introduced their new corporate brand identity ‘Aster’ today. The new brand identity was revealed by the Chairman Dr. Azad Moopen, in presence of H.H Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, officials of DM Healthcare and media. . . . → Read More: DM Healthcare INTRODUCES new corporate brand identity ‘Aster’

Dubai Unveils Autism Initiative In Partnership With Specialized Entities From The UAE And Abroad

jamal — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:05:05 +0000

The Dubai Early Childhood Development Centre (DECDC), an initiative by the Community Development Authority (CDA), has announced a strategic co-operation with the Child Early Intervention Medical Centre, Emirates Medical Association, Zayed University and Dubai Healthcare City to tackle autism and its impact on the UAE society.

At a press conference held on Tuesday 20th . . . → Read More: Dubai Unveils Autism Initiative In Partnership With Specialized Entities From The UAE And Abroad