Healthcare | Monday 22 July, 2019 8:16 am

KHCF says more than third of Jordan cancer patients under 50

 Around 36 per cent of all diagnosed cancer patients in Jordan are under 50 years old, according to the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF). KHCF Director General Nisreen Qatamish, in a statement carried said that the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) provides treatment for 65 per cent of ...

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Healthcare | Monday 22 July, 2019 8:05 am

Economic changes have pushed birth rates down — study

Birth rates have dropped significantly in Jordan since the first census was conducted in 1952, a Department of Statistics study showed earlier this month.  The study, released to mark International World Population Day, showed that social and economic changes such as more women seeking an...

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Healthcare | Sunday 21 July, 2019 9:00 am

"Health" Launches the Program "Your Health Adviser in Hajj"

Health begins today to implement its annual Hajj Health Advisor, which comes in line with the Ministry's keenness to protect the health and safety of pilgrims, citizens and residents, and provide them with medical advice and guidance through the Health Center 937 and the Ministry's account...

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Healthcare | Friday 19 July, 2019 1:55 pm

50 Trainees on First Aid in the Center of the Girl Development Aboarish

The summer girl's center in the village of Qamira of the Social Development Committee in Abu Ayrish governorate held a training course in first aid, in cooperation with the committee's Pulse of Life team, as part of the fourth summer program currently being implemented by the center. The...

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Healthcare | Thursday 18 July, 2019 11:00 am

Hospital launches free “Healthy Heart Wellness Programme” in Ras Al Khaimah

In order to create a support system for cardiac patients and help them manage their condition better, RAK Hospital has launched a free “Healthy Heart Wellness Programme” for the UAE residents at the hospital premises. The programme aims to educate and counsel patients recovering from...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 17 July, 2019 2:49 pm

Two UAE hospitals partner to create bilateral knowledge sharing platform

Dubai based Canadian Specialist Hospital and Al Kuwait Hospital have signed an MoU to share their combined wealth of knowledge with doctors and medical practitioners in the UAE to further raise the industry standards.  As a result of this MoU, both the hospitals will host 4-5 knowledge...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 16 July, 2019 6:03 pm

Jordanian team conducts kidney transplantation in Bahrain

Two Jordanian and Bahraini medical teams succeeded in conducting two kidney transplant operations at the Salmaniya Medical Complex in Manama, which were successful. The two teams transported one of the young thirties to her 20-year-old brother to save his life after a severe renal failure, while...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 16 July, 2019 12:00 am

Allergan reaffirms commitment to eye care within Saudi Arabia by bolstering operations

Allergan, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, recently participated at the 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of Saudi Ophthalmological Society (SOS) held in Al Riyadh, by presenting data from key opinion leaders in the field of eye care and providing scientific insight. The conference focused...

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Healthcare | Monday 15 July, 2019 10:06 am

The AAAASF supports day surgical centres achieve new mandatory accreditation in Dubai

On May 21st, 2019, the Dubai Health Authority issued a circular whereby it is mandatory for all Day Surgical Centers to achieve international accreditation. The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) has been named as an approved accreditation agency. In ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 14 July, 2019 11:15 am

Avivo Group, Worldplast Foundation to help poor in Pakistan with pro bono reconstructive surgery this month

Avivo Group, one of the fastest-growing healthcare service providers in the GCC, has joined hands with Worldplast Foundation to help poor patients requiring reconstructive surgery during a leading charity programme in Pakistan later this month. Beside others, the third mission of the Worldwide...

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