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Breast cancer cases doubled in 10 years

DUBAI — Experts have said that breast cancer cases in the UAE have almost doubled over the past 10 years with more and more younger women, both nationals and expatriates, suffering from the disease.

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Evaluation report on hospitals finds gaps

DUBAI — Poor nursing services and incomplete infrastructure prevent facilities under the Ministry of Health from achieving international healthcare standards, according to an assessment report issued recently.

UAE urged to join
UN’s aid system

DUBAI — Though the UAE has already demonstrated a positive international humanitarian role on several occasions, it can live up to its full potential by joining the multilateral system of dispensing aid, according to a senior United Nations representative.

Drug ordered off the shelf

DUBAI — The UAE Ministry of Health has temporarily suspended the use of popular diabetes drug Avandia and has ordered it off the shelves within four weeks following concerns over its safety.

Pardoned but freedom still far away

It is Ishfaq’s eighth month long visit to the UAE but there is no hope of him being able to secure a release for his brother and cousin languishing in a Dubai jail for the past 2 years.

Pardoned but freedom still far away

It is Ishfaq’s eighth month long visit to the UAE but there is no hope of him being able to secure a release for his brother and cousin languishing in a Dubai jail for the past 2 years.