Day: February 2, 2018

Events

First edition of ‘Men’s Health Congress’ inaugurated

Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of Dubai Health Authority, DHA, officially inaugurated the 1st edition of the Men's Health Congress, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the DHA, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Academic Medical Centre in Dubai Healthcare City. Following the opening ceremony, Humaid Al Qatami accompanied by Abdulla bin Sougat, Executive Director of the Sheikh…

Events

‘UAE pharmaceutical market to grow to AED14.11 billion by 2020’

The pharmaceutical market in the United Arab Emirates is expected to grow from AED9.61 billion in 2016 to AED14.11 billion by 2020, driven by increased healthcare expenditure, mandatory health insurance, and growing medical tourism. This was stated by the participants in the Pharma-ceutical Research & Manufacturers Association Gulf Forum, PhRMAG 2017, recently held in Dubai under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai…

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Sultan Al Qasimi opens 2nd Global Non-Communicable Alliance Forum

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, and Patron of the Global NCDA Forum, opened the most influential gathering of experts and decision makers in the field of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at the second Global NCD Alliance Forum, which took place from 9-11 December in Sharjah, UAE. Sharjah-based Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) welcomed more than 350 delegates…

Events

Arab Health – the largest gathering of healthcare & trade professionals in MENA

The exhibition takes place from 29 January to 1 February 2018 in Dubai, UAE Arab Health – the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region – and MEDLAB – the leading global laboratory and diagnostics exhibition – are set to welcome visitors from 29 January – 1 February 2018 and 5 – 8 February 2018, respectively. Exhibitors will present the latest technology and innovation in the medical field, providing the ideal platform for industry professionals to…

News & Updates

New robotic glove helps paralyzed patients regain movement

NEOFECT, maker of gamified rehabilitation training solutions for patients with neurological, central nervous system, and musculoskeletal injuries such as stroke, is now helping patients with spinal cord injuries who have lost hand function to regain range of motion. The NeoMano, a new wearable robotic glove, debuts at CES and launches on Kickstarter in the early half of 2018, enabling people with paralysis to regain the ability to perform daily tasks and the independence that goes with it. Essentially an artificial…