Dr. Muna A. Tahlak: First Woman from the Middle East to Assume IHF President
Lisbon, Portugal: Dr. Muna A. Tahlak has officially commenced her two-year term as the 36th President of the International Hospital Federation (IHF). IHF is a renowned... Read more.
WHO urgently requires approximately $80 million to address humanitarian needs in occupied Palestinian territory
Gaza: Since 7 October 2023, the escalating crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory has caused large numbers of civilian deaths and injuries. In the... Read more.
Dubai to Host the 10th International Family Medicine Conference (IFM 2023)ย
Dubai is preparing to host the 10th edition of the International Family Medicine (IFM 2023) Conference and Exhibition. The Dubai World Trade Centre will host this... Read more.
KFC Suspends Operations in Lesotho Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in South Africa
Fast-food giant KFC has temporarily closed all of its restaurants in Lesotho due to the severe outbreak of bird flu in neighboring South Africa. The decision to... Read more.
WHO Warns of Dropping Immunization Rates Among Children in Yemen
In a stark announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a significant decline in immunization rates among children in Yemen. Millions are now beyond... Read more.
Nigeria Implements Africa’s Largest HPV Vaccine Drive to Combat Cervical Cancer
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has introduced an ambitious mission to combat cervical cancer, launching the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into... Read more.
Ethiopia Holds Workshop to Combat Yellow Fever Outbreak Risk
In a collaborative effort to address the risk of a yellow fever outbreak, Ethiopia hosted a Yellow Fever Sub-national Risk Analysis workshop and consultative meeting.... Read more.
Aster Healthcare Renews Partnership with Dubai Fitness Challenge
Aster Hospitals, Clinics & Pharmacies are reaffirming their pledge as the official Healthcare Partner for the seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge... Read more.
Himalaya Wellness Begins Construction of Advanced Herbal Pharmaceutical Factory in Dubaiย
Himalaya Wellness, a global pharmaceutical company, has marked the beginning of construction for its advanced herbal pharmaceutical factory in Dubai Industrial City.... Read more.
International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Raises Awareness in Iran
In an effort to combat childhood lead poisoning, the WHO country office in the Islamic Republic of Iran has joined forces with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical... Read more.
