Health

 The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Friday that cases of dengue fever could reach close to record highs this year, partly due to global warming benefiting mosquitoes that spread it. Dengue rates are rising globally, with reported cases since 2000 up eight-fold to 4.2 million in 2022, WHO said. …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has urged the public to be aware of the virus causing Marburg hemorrhagic fever and to avoid travelling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea unless it’s necessary due to the recent spread of Marburg virus. This comes after several Arab countries advised their citizens …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has emphasised the UAE’s outstanding achievement of having low rates of tuberculosis globally. This accomplishment is attributed to the collaborative efforts between MoHAP and local health authorities to implement effective prevention strategies and programmes to control and curb the disease. To standardise surveillance …

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi alerts the public not to buy or consume the two dietary supplements “Monster Rabbit Honey” and “King Mood” as the laboratory analysis conducted by the Department revealed that these products contain pharmaceutical ingredients that were not declared on the products’ packaging, which can …

he UAE health authorities, including the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), and Dhabi Health Authority (DHA), have announced the integration of “Riayati”, the National Unified Medical Record (NUMR), “Malaffi” and “Nabidh” platforms. This was announced during a press conference at the “Emirates …

The UAE Embassy in the People’s Republic of China: As of January 8, 2013, China’s travel policies will be changed. Citizens and travellers are advised to take nucleic acid test (Negative PCR) 48 hours before their departure, while quarantine procedures for all personnel upon entry are cancelled. Health declaration by …

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment: It has been circulated recently that Oreo biscuits are not halal, because they contain Pork and alcohol. We inform you that what has been circulated is incorrect.

 During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), has announced that all restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 will be cancelled, as part of the country’s second phase of easing restrictions, …

Aster Hospital, the hospital arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has opened a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in the emirate of Sharjah. The medical facility, spread across 200,000 square feet, was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah …

 Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) stated that the level of cases of Seasonal flu is on expected level compared to previous years before the pandemic. In its statement, ADPHC said that Seasonal Flu is a respiratory infection that can cause complications, especially in young children, elderly and people with …