Sharjah to become totally baby-friendly by 2015

Sharjah to become totally baby-friendly by 2015

SHARJAH — Sharjah launched the region’s first-of-its-kind campaign to make it completely baby and mother-friendly by 2015 by providing privacy to mothers to breastfeed their children in public places and offices.

85% of kids with leukaemia survive

85% of kids with leukaemia survive

Up to 60 new cases of cancer in children are reported in Dubai each year of which majority are leukaemia cases, according to a senior health official from DHA.

Football, basketball make them healthy

DUBAI - Though kids who play interactive video games that make them sweat and pant may be better than their counterparts who remain glued to computer and TV screens, indoor games are still not a replacement for real exercise, a leading cardiologist has said.

Call to make Rotavirus vaccine must

DUBAI -- Health authorities are pushing for a hospital-based surveillance system to report and record cases of Rotavirus, a viral infection in children that it costs hospitals up to $4.6 million a year.

CT scan machine installed at Al Dhaid Hospital

SHARJAH — A new CT scan machine has been installed at Al Dhaid Hospital months after a number of road traffic victims and patients were turned away due to lack of equipment and staff.

Sharjah fire victims hail compensation offer

Sharjah fire victims hail compensation offer

SHARJAH — Victims made homeless by a midnight fire that ravaged their homes nearly 10 days ago are eagerly awaiting the compensation amount of Dh50,000 for each family announced by the Ruler of Sharjah.