In line with the Dubai Health Authority’s(DHA) effortsto combat the spread of COVID-19, most elective and non-emergency surgical procedures were postponed. The main purpose for this postponement was to facilitate efficient utilization of healthcare resources andallow for prompt healthcare access for COVID-19 patients.A second reason is the lack of blood donation and hence the need […]
Thousands of people living with diabetes will be able to monitor their glucose levels while fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan. According to the International Diabetes Federation and the DAR (Diabetes and Ramadan) International Alliance, unmonitored fasting for patients living with diabetes carries the risk of complications associated with blood glucose levels going too […]
On the auspicious occasion of Ramadan, Zulekha Hospital has stepped forward to offer their newly launched telemedicine services absolutely free for the Children of Determination during the month of Ramadan. The hospital has launched telemedicine services in the wake of the covid19 lockdown that is implemented across countries to prevent the spread of the disease. […]
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, revealed that four hospitals under its Dubai Healthcare Cooperation Sector have received an accreditation from the Joint Commission International, JCI. Latifa, Rashid, Hatta and Dubai Hospitals received the accreditation as a unified healthcare network after meeting the international healthcare quality standards for patient care and organisation management, said a DHA […]
Thumbay Labs, the largest network of CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs in the region owned by Thumbay Group, has launched COVID-19 testing under authorization by the Ministry of Health (MOH), UAE, augmenting the Coronavirus testing facilities of the country. Sample collection centers have been set up at all Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics located at Dubai, Sharjah, […]
In line with the Government of Dubai’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has announced the launch of its Mobile Laboratory Unit (MLU) as part of an initiative to provide free testing for the elderly and ‘people of determination’ at their homes. The initiative was announced by Major General […]
Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital in Dubai has announced the launch of telemedicine services that will be available over the phone and select video-conferencing platforms. The Hospital’s 24-hour call center will connect patients to consultant doctors in relevant medical, surgical and obstetrics specialties. The initiative is part of supporting nationwide efforts that are focused on physical […]
Mediclinic Middle East has launched its coordinated telemedicine service across all its units in the UAE to provide assistance to patients during the Covid-19 crisis, and provide them with a seamless healthcare experience even under restricted conditions. The telemedicine service is made up of two parts: 1. On-demand consultation with a family medicine specialist (available […]
Academics at the University of South Wales (USW) have developed a new rapid diagnostic test for Covid-19, to detect whether people are actively infected with the underlying SARS-CoV-2 virus. The test, which is low cost and quick, uses a different method and chemicals to the current accredited tests, avoiding any supply bottlenecks for the components. In just […]
In line with the directives of the UAE’s leadership and abiding by the instructions issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to combat the spread of the Corona virus, TruDoc24x7 healthcare will be providing advanced medical services to all its patients through the “TruDoc 24×7” application. This application allows licensed and registered healthcare practitioners provide […]
