Day: December 14, 2021

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), has announced that Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and Tawam Hospital will now accept a broader range of medical insurance. The coverage expansion is in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision to provide quality healthcare to all its citizens and residents. Both UAE citizens and residents will now be able to access both SKMC and Tawam Hospital’s services. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) – a 531-bed acute care hospital - delivers exceptional and complete medical…

Al Ansari Exchange, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $10 million through the foundation’s matching program to support healthcare humanitarian programs in the Middle East and Africa region. This announcement comes during a meeting held in Dubai between Bill Gates, the co-chair of the Gates Foundation and Mohamed Ali Al Ansari, the chairman of Al Ansari Exchange to discuss the importance of supporting the global efforts to improve healthcare and the important role philanthropists play in powering such…

Roche and Microsoft, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to improve healthcare outcomes for patients using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology. Through this strategic collaboration, Roche and Microsoft will join forces to explore technology and third-party AI solutions to optimize the patients’ journey beyond treatment, aiding early diagnosis and enhancing the capabilities of the healthcare ecosystem through innovation. The two parties will explore digital transformation opportunities and means to leverage healthcare industry solutions running…

Merck, a leading science and technology company, recently took part in the 6th Middle East North Africa Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (MENACTRIMS) congress. The event provides a forum of excellence in multiple sclerosis (MS) education and research, for healthcare professionals from across the region. Participation in the congress, reaffirmed Merck’s commitment to improving the lives of patients by addressing areas of significant unmet medical need, such as MS. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong focus for…

The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) has announced the winners of its inaugural Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination. The announcement took place recently on Universal Health Coverage Day at EXPO 2020 Dubai, highlighting the international and innovative efforts underway to achieve health for all. Launched in April this year, the Falcon Awards received 220 applications from across 44 countries, as part of a drive to discover and implement innovative approaches to disease elimination which focus on eliminating one or…