Asma Ali Zain

DUBAI — The long-standing rule that requires people to seek treatment only in the emirate of their residence is expected to change once the compulsory health insurance scheme is enforced early next year.

DUBAI — Starting 2008, the Ministry of Health (MoH) plans to give a two-hour ‘nursing break’ to all its women employees during their working hours, a senior health official said yesterday.

DUBAI — Health authorities in the country are reviewing the international situation on avian flu and are expected to update the existing plans to monitor the spread of the disease in the country as holidayers return.

DUBAI — Health experts have cautioned parents against using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to treat children, even for ailments such as cough and colds.

DUBAI — The brand new Pakistani pavilion is all set to welcome visitors for yet another episode of Global Village, which opened its doors to the public on December 13.

DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Takamul have come out with more details of the pilot project to screen newborns and children in government hospitals for blood and genetic disorders.

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DUBAI — All children under the age of five in Dubai will undergo compulsory health check-ups from next year, said a senior health expert yesterday.

DUBAI — Etisalat customers awaiting new telephone and Internet connections can expect delays as a huge backlog of applications is pending action.

DUBAI — Heart diseases are a paediatric problem and need to be tackled in childhood, said a medical expert during the 4th Partners International Cardiovascular Conference that kicked off in Dubai yesterday.

DUBAI — The Department of Health and Medical Services (Dohms) has ruled out the need for quarantining Haj pilgrims after their return from Saudi Arabia in the wake of recent bird flu scares in the kingdom.