The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) organised a forum today to share its future vision and ambitions to increase investment in the healthcare sector with international investors and business owners in the healthcare field. The forum, which discussed the Certificate of Needs,’ guidelines for healthcare investors was launched today by the authority as part of the Dubai Investment […]
During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aesthetics by King’s College Hospital in Dubai Marina is pleased to announce they will be offering a free consultation on breast reconstruction for women who have undergone a mastectomy. Making the announcement, Dr Adnan Tahir – Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the clinic stated that breast still remains […]
In light of World Heart Day, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) launched an awareness campaign to raise awareness among the public about the dangers of cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it. As part of the campaign, the DHA also provided a number of free medical consultations and medical tests by DHA doctors and nurses across its […]
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science- and healthcare-focused business community, convened key industry stakeholders at its Advance Health forum to discuss the current status and future direction of mental health in the UAE. The topic of the eighth edition of the forum, ‘Breaking Down Barriers in Mental Health’, was both timely and important as it […]
In line with the World Heart Day this September, The Indian Consulate in Dubai, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) and Zulekha Hospital partnered to further the objectives of two important campaigns – “The Fit India Movement” encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their daily lives and “Save Hearts”, an initiative that […]
Aster Volunteers and Community Development Authority (CDA) joined hands to mark World Heart Day with the first ever ‘Be Young at Heart’ marathon, organized to highlight the importance of regular exercise to maintain a healthy heart. Inaugurated by Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, TJ Wilson, Executive Director, Group Head Governance & […]
The Nursing Department at Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has recently launched the nursing internship program targeting nursing graduates. This program is considered one of the prerequisites for enrollment in the practice licensing exam for nursing profession in the UAE. The nursing internship spring edition started beginning of September 2019 and will run up […]
Baby Rita <Name changed for confidentiality purposes>, a month-old baby girl, born out of a consanguineous wedlock was diagnosed in initial months of life with progressive pallor and poor gaze fixation. Without wasting time, the family approached Apollo Hospital, where she received supportive care which included regular blood and platelet transfusions. In addition, parents were […]
Aster Volunteers programme, the global corporate social responsibility initiative of Aster DM Healthcare, has partnered with Dubai Police to host the first ever ‘Be Young At Heart’ 10K marathon to mark World Heart Day. Organised to highlight the importance of regular exercise to maintain a healthy heart, the event is expecting 800 participants and is […]
With endless styles of eyeglasses available, the option of daily or monthly contact lenses and the increasing popularity of vision corrective procedures such as LASIK, these days people have numerous options to improve their vision easily and quickly. However, there are a number of factors to consider with lifestyle, comfort, convenience, budget and aesthetics all […]
