DUBAI — An extraordinary increase has been recorded in the number of cancer cases in the UAE over the past 30 years, according to the first locally compiled study on the disease.
DUBAI — Refuting the claims of local experts who dismissed the chances of superbug cases in the UAE, an international expert has said that cases of the new bacteria are likely to be identified in the UAE after a recent discovery of two similar cases in Oman.
DUBAI — While hospitals in Dubai are equipped with new superbugs’ surveillance systems, experts say that the need to monitor a new drug-resistant superbug in the country is unnecessary despite the rapid spread of the bacteria internationally.
DUBAI — Strong preventive policies are required on the federal level to curb unnecessary spending on dental curative measures, according to a veteran dentist.
DUBAI — Medical tourism from the UAE to India may not be affected due to the emergence of a ‘new superbug’ though the threat should not be underestimated, said an expert.
The number of 'superbugs' or bacteria resistant to common antibiotics is increasing each year in hospitals in the UAE, according to a surveillance programme.
Dubai — Thousands of schoolchildren are taking part in a global survey that will provide data on their health behaviour and will help formulate adolescent health programmes in the country.
DUBAI — Health professionals working under the Dubai Health Authority will be required to complete a set number of educational hours before being re-licensed.
Pregnancy tests for some categories of women workers will be required under a revised set of medical fitness rules for granting work and residency permits to expatriates in the country.
DUBAI — Mild labels will not help people quit smoking, according to smokers interviewed by health authorities during the pre-testing of tobacco warning images and labels in the UAE.
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