Health

Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere 1 in 10 people worldwide have Chronic Kidney Diseases

Under the auspices and in the presence of the Minister of Public Health Dr. Jamil Jabak, the Ministry joined hands with the Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (LSNH) to launch the annual national campaign for Early Detection and Prevention of Kidney Diseases in collaboration with Sanofi and the support of the Lebanese Order of Physicians and the Ministry of Telecommunications.

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Health Authorities advocate early screening for prevention of cardiovascular disease

Dubai Health Authority, Emirates Cardiac Society and World Heart Federation discussed the importance of regular health screening to protect against cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally,claiming more lives than all cancers and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined .

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UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention organizes Open Day for Innovation

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, represented by the Institutional Development Department, recently organized an Open Day for Innovation at its headquarters in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry, including H.E. Dr. Hussain Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for Health Centers and Clinics, and Dr. Ayesha Al Mutawa, Chief Innovation Officer, along with a number of departmental directors.

Boecker® and Dekwaneh Municipality grant 19 restaurants the Excellence Certificates for Food Establishments

Beirut March 26, 2015:In their ongoing efforts to preserve the highest public health standards and food quality, the Municipality of Dekwaneh and Boecker® the number one reference in food safety solutions, awarded 19 restaurant owners and managers the “Excellence Certificate for Food Establishments” after succeeding in complying with all required standards within the Dekwaneh Town and its neighborhood. IMG_2398-300x200.jpg

Imdaad incorporates Quality Practice in workplace to prevent non-conformances

Dubai, UAE, August 26, 2014 – Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities management (FM) solutions in the GCC, in cooperation with EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety and Quality) Department, has announced the launch of the Quality Practice for its employees. As part of the drive, a quality practice will be incorporated as an everyday practice in the workplace that will engage employees to improve the quality of their work and enhance service excellence.

UAE launches Arab Social Media Award to encourage innovative and responsible use of social media in region

An initiative of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

 Award to honor best social media initiatives in 20 categories

  • Annual event to recognize individuals and institutions that help establish positive environment for innovation and creativity
  • Aimed at leveraging social media usage to increase awareness of the issues of concern to Arab community 

Mohammed bin Rashid:

Mobile Doctors Partners with Cerner to Empower Communities to Manage Their Health

United Arab Emirates – June 9, 2014Cerner Corp. today announced that Mobile Doctors (MD 24-7), a physician helpline service headquartered in Dubai, will implement mobility solutions from Cerner to enable MD 24-7’s subscribers to access their electronic health record (EHR), schedule appointments and message with a doctor.