UAE becomes second country globally to approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
The UAE has become the second country worldwide to approve the oral form of Wegovy (semaglutide), a once-daily GLP-1 weight loss pill developed by Novo Nordisk.... Read more.
Dubai government staff to enjoy flexible hours this summer
Dubai government employees will benefit from flexible summer working hours, with new schedule options designed to improve work-life balance and employee wellbeing... Read more.
UAE Floating Hospital Performs Complex Surgeries for Gaza Patients
The UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt successfully performed four complex surgeries for Gaza patients, expanding humanitarian healthcare services under Operation Chivalrous... Read more.
Healthcare Provider Raises $500 Million in Landmark Sukuk Backed by Strong Global Investor Demand
Burjeel Holdings raised USD 500 million through its inaugural Sukuk after attracting a USD 1.6 billion global orderbook, strengthening its plans for healthcare innovation,... Read more.
MoHAP Reviews Healthcare Readiness at Fujairah Hospital
MoHAP reviewed healthcare readiness at Al Sharq Hospital in Fujairah, reinforcing service quality, operational efficiency, and the UAE's healthcare system resilience.... Read more.
Major Healthcare Initiative to Boost Hospital Services and Oxygen Supply in Sudan
KSrelief will rehabilitate six hospitals and establish three oxygen generation units across Sudan, strengthening healthcare services for around 3 million people... Read more.
Regional Hearing Care Gap Demands Stronger Screening and Public Health Support
Starkey has pledged to work with governments across the GCC, Middle East and Africa to address rising hearing loss, expand screening programmes, strengthen audiology... Read more.
New Observership and Future Doctor Programs Expand Medical Education Opportunities in Qatar
Sidra Medicine has expanded its medical education initiatives in Qatar with a new Medical Observership Program and the continued rollout of its Future Doctor Program.... Read more.
DR Congo Reports More Than 1,000 Ebola Infections Amid Growing Health Crisis
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 1,094, including 277 deaths, as health authorities and WHO work to contain one of Africa’s fastest-growing... Read more.
WHO Launches New Centre to Tackle Rising Liver Disease Burden Across Europe
WHO, Imperial College London and EASL have launched a new collaborating centre in the UK to strengthen prevention, policy action and national responses to rising... Read more.
