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UAE doctors say ‘no reason for panic’ as WHO declares public health emergency for mpox
Last week, Pakistan and Sweden confirmed cases of mpox – and while the UAE is safe, doctors advice residents to exercise caution, follow government announcements
bacterial infection
Japan’s flesh-eating STSS infection is on the rise: Should you travel? UAE doctors weigh in
A rare but serious bacterial infection called Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) is on the rise in Japan – but, should you travel there now? Here’s what UAE doctors had to say
Covid
COVID cases are rising again globally – what does this mean for the UAE?
There are currently over 22 million active COVID cases worldwide
Healthcare crisis
‘Zombie deer virus’: Middle East is safe but doctors warn of human infection risk as animal cases climb globally
With research suggesting possibility of animal-to-human infection, UAE doctors say precautions needed against ‘zombie deer virus’ as cases rise sharply in animals across US, Canada and northern Europe
climate change
The convergence of healthtech and climate solutions
With the emergence of digital recordkeeping, AI-empowered diagnosis, advanced genomics, stem cell and longevity therapeutics, we can create a comprehensive understanding of any given patient
Bangladesh
Dengue deaths reach 1,000 in Bangladesh in worst outbreak
Among the dead are 112 children aged 15 and under, including infants
coronavirus
Kuwait announces first case of new Covid virus variant
Kuwait ministry also encouraged the public to follow preventive measures
coronavirus
Covid-19: Major investment needed to avoid future pandemic shocks
Governments need to invest more in healthcare to avoid impact from next Covid-style health crisis says OECD
Coronavirus Pandemic
World in ‘much better place’ after Covid-19 pandemic: WHO Director-General
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he hoped for the end of the pandemic in 2023
Healthcare crisis
UAE health ministry announces 3 new monkeypox cases
The ministry urged all community members to follow appropriate preventive and safety measures and precautions while travelling and moving in large crowds
health and safety
Saudi Arabia reports first case of Monkeypox
The Saudi ministry of health said it identified persons those who have been in contact with the infected person, yet none of them showed symptoms
health and safety
Four new cases of monkeypox detected in the UAE as health authorities urge caution
Monkeypox is mostly transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, including bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets, or with material contaminated with the virus
health and safety
UAE announces three new cases of monkeypox, health authorities ‘taking all necessary measures’
The country’s health ministry also noted that the virus is less likely to spread compared to Covid-19
health and safety
UAE detects first case of monkeypox as proactive measures keep it contained
Health authorities will take all necessary measures, including investigation, examination of the contact, monitoring health, and preventing the spread of the disease
health and safety
Video: What is monkeypox and how is the UAE proactively preparing for it?
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is closely monitoring the spread of monkeypox worldwide and is working with health entities to detect possible cases and prevent the local spread of the virus
digital infrastructure
Why protecting critical infrastructure is as important as planning to prevent the next pandemic
A major part of the resilience and subsequent recovery drive in the region has been the adoption of technological solutions, which had already been a major feature for governments, through initiatives such as the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030