UNICEF Warns of Severe Child Malnutrition Crisis in Sudanโs 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 emirateโs long-term health... Read more.
UAE Introduces Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages
Announced on 11 December 2025, the UAEโs 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 โTal Moreeb 2025โ
The National Rehabilitation Center is promoting health awareness through interactive and educational activities at the Tal Moreeb Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabiโs... Read more.
Saudi Arabia Steps Up Health Inspections at Expats Screening Centers
Saudi Arabiaโs 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.
Dubai Health Launches 24-Hour Services at Al Lusaily Health Center from January 2026
Dubai Health will introduce 24-hour operations at Al Lusaily Health Center from January 2026 to improve access to primary healthcare and respond to community feedback.... Read more.
MoHAP-UAE organizes “Health-supportive work environment” workshop
MOHAP has conducted a health-supportive workplace workshop in Fujairah to assess entities, advance national wellbeing standards, and support the rollout of the Health... Read more.
Over 88,000 Congolese Refugees Flee to Burundi Amid South Kivu Violence, Urgent Humanitarian Response Underway
Over 88,000 Congolese refugees have fled to Burundi amid escalating violence in South Kivu, prompting urgent humanitarian and medical interventions to address severe... Read more.
