Day: February 22, 2021

15 surgeons from 13 different countries have undertaken 13 mixed reality orthopedic operations as part of a 24-hour event. In the United Arab Emirates, the surgery was carried out at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi. The surgeons virtually collaborated using Microsoft HoloLens 2, and were later joined by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director, VPS Healthcare Group for a roundtable ‘How UAE is leveraging digital for patient care’, joined by Dr. Jaber  Alkhyeli – Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and…

In a Kingdom first, Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has launched a new health insurance product designed specifically for elderly parents. Ali Sheneamer, chief business development officer at Bupa Arabia, said ensuring the care and comfort of Bupa Arabia’s customers is a priority for the company and that the new product, ‘Bupa Parents,’ is in line with this strategy. “This new health insurance plan is designed to meet the needs of the elderly by covering conditions that usually increase with…

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has entered into a strategic partnership with Advanced Cure Diagnostic Center (ACDC), following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Founded in 2007 as a comprehensive ambulatory care unit with over a dozen specialties, the ACDC is home to leading physicians across a variety of medical fields. The MoU promotes ties between both institutions through student placements, training programs, facility and resource sharing and knowledge exchange. The agreement will see both parties cooperate to benefit from…

Etihad Cargo, has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to support its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative. Under the MoU, Etihad Cargo will aid the worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices, and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic, managing all requirements through its dedicated COVID-19 Workforce. The UAE’s national carrier’s initial commitment will center on helping maintain UNICEF’s regular immunization programs for the world’s most vulnerable children. “Etihad…

Over 40 percent of the UAE's population has received the Covid-19 vaccine, a top official announced recently. Health authorities have also administered the vaccine to close to half of all the elderly residents in the country. Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the UAE Health Sector, explained, “About 48.6 percent of the elderly population have received the vaccine, which is an achievement that will help the country reach herd immunity." All this is in line with the UAE's plan…