UAE Diabetes Screening Campaign Exceeds Targets, Screens Over 150,000 People, Results Presented at ISPOR Europe 2025
The UAE’s National Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Screening Campaign exceeded its goals by screening over 150,000 people, demonstrating the impact of early detection,... Read more.
Dubai Police Issue Warning Over Work Visa Scams
The Anti-Fraud Centre at Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation is urging the public to be vigilant against scammers offering fake work visas.... Read more.
Global Knee Summit to Convene World Leaders in Knee Surgery & Sports Medicine In Dubai
The Global Knee Summit, a MECOMED CVS approved congress, the world’s premier international gathering dedicated exclusively to advancing knee health, innovation,... Read more.
UNICEF Warns of Severe Child Malnutrition Crisis in Sudan’s North Darfur
UNICEF warns of a severe child malnutrition crisis in North Darfur, Sudan, with over half of surveyed children acutely malnourished and urgent humanitarian access... Read more.
China taxes condoms and contraceptive drugs to try to lift falling birth rate
China has ended a long-standing tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices such as condoms and birth control pills by applying a 13% value-added tax from January... Read more.
Abu Dhabi Opens Applications for 2026 Healthcare Research and Innovation Fund
Abu Dhabi has opened applications for its 2026 Healthcare Research and Innovation Fund to support advanced research aligned with the emirate’s long-term health... Read more.
UAE Introduces Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages
Announced on 11 December 2025, the UAE’s new Cabinet decision introduces a tiered excise tax on sweetened beverages from January 2026, linking tax rates to sugar... Read more.
National Rehabilitation Center participates in Liwa International Festival ‘Tal Moreeb 2025’
The National Rehabilitation Center is promoting health awareness through interactive and educational activities at the Tal Moreeb Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabi’s... Read more.
Saudi Arabia Steps Up Health Inspections at Expats Screening Centers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has intensified inspections of expatriate and food worker screening centers to strengthen regulatory compliance and safeguard... Read more.
Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Extends Deadline as Global Nurse Participation Surges
The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 has extended its nomination deadline to 11 January as global participation from nurses across more than 200 countries... Read more.
