Month: December 2019

The global certification leader SGS has issued Saudia Cargo the certificate of European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) in the sector of pharmaceuticals. The certificate marks a new achievement for Saudia Cargo and a well-deserved recognition of its high-quality storing and transporting services of pharmaceuticals and medical cargoes. Saudia Cargo has fulfilled and met all international requirements for the certificate. “This certificate recognizes that Saudia Cargo maintains and complies with the quality management standards throughout the supply chain and applies…

The UAE has come a long way from having just seven hospitals and 12 health centres in 1971 when the Union was formed to now housing around 200 hospitals, indicating a dramatic growth in its healthcare sector. The healthcare sector has now become one of the key contributors to the UAE economy. The early days of healthcare in Dubai can be traced back to 1943 when a small healthcare centre sprouted in Al Ras area, giving to the first phase…

Hip replacement is currently one of the most common orthopedic problems, especially in UAE, and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery (BHAS), Dubai, is one of the leading hospitals specialized in treating hip related ailments. Earlier, the main focus of Total Hip Replacement procedure was mainly to reduce pain of patients after the surgery, especially for those who were athletes or experts in water-sports.Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Ing. Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine at…

The Health Bank (THB), a leading healthcare management company in the region, offering healthcare advisory, home health care and innovation in training and technology, has partnered with Kings College Hospital London - UAE, one of the most renowned institutions from the UK, that has newly opened its doors in the UAE. King’s specialises in five core areas including paediatrics, cardiology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and metabolic diseases. This partnership would offer the patient a seamless care experience, while confidently navigating the…