Asma Ali Zain

DUBAI — With the region tightening the noose on the nicotine habit in the region, ban on the sale of single cigarettes will be implemented strictly in the country as part of new GCC-wide guidelines formulated last week on advertising and promotional restrictions of tobacco products.

With the region tightening the noose on the nicotine habit in the region, ban on the sale of single cigarettes will be implemented strictly in the country as part of new GCC-wide guidelines formulated last week .

DUBAI — Salwa Ibrahim was only 17 when she discovered cancerous lumps in her breast. The finding scared her and further diagnosis pointed to certain death for the youngster who believed in living life to the hilt.

DUBAI — Starting September, children will also be vaccinated for chickenpox along with other compulsory vaccines given after birth until five years of age, according to a decision taken by the Ministry of Health.

A smoking heart, burning fingers and a snake coiled around the shisha pipe are among the five graphics that will be used as warnings on tobacco products in the country soon.

DUBAI - Leading by example, the Ministry of Health is encouraging its employees to eat two types of fruits a day at the workplace. The aim is to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases and increase productivity.

DUBAI — Experts have issued caution after a survey found that several common household products available in the UAE did not carry correct warning labels and could lead to accidental poisoning in children.

DUBAI - The rapidly developing healthcare sector in the UAE faces challenges to its long-term sustainability due to the relatively high cost of medical provision, according to a recent report.

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DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will soon release results from a household survey detailing several health issues, including the average out-of-pocket spending on healthcare per family.

DUBAI - Practical demonstration of their skills that will earn them a permit and ensure that they are fit to practise, are among the new licensing and revalidation procedures required for Dubai physicians.