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Daman, the UAE’s largest insurer, has toughened up its policy on fraudulent claims and has so far recovered more than $1.6m from clinics, it was reported on Thursday. “We have zero tolerance for this,” said the company’s chairman, Khaled al Qubaisi, in comments published by UAE daily The National. He told the paper anyone caught breaking [...] Obesity not only has serious consequences for an individual’s physical health, it also significantly impacts on their emotional and mental wellbeing. A forum held in Dubai on Monday focused on how ridicule and discrimination within society can lead to depression and low self esteem for those who are excessively overweight. Recent research findings into the subject were [...] Utilities firms, hospitals and banks say they are well prepared and have enough contingencies in case any problems erupt during the Eid and UAE National Day holidays. Hospitals have increased the number of doctors on duty, especially in their emergency division in anticipation of higher number of road accidents. An official from Rashid Hospital Rashid’s Trauma Centre [...] Qatar yesterday launched a mass vaccination campaign against H1N1 having received the second consignment of the vaccine – 300,000 doses – earlier this week. The vaccine will be available during the Eid Al Adha holidays, beginning today, at 10 healthcare centres located in different parts of the country. The remaining health centres will also offer the [...] Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will sponsor on Sunday the inauguration ceremony of King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah and the opening of Mina Al-Wadi Hospital in Mina. This hospital will provide medical service to the residents of the holy city and to pilgrims and visitors year-round. The minister said the giant King [...] Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. (SEHA), announced regular workdays at some of its healthcare centers across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during the holidays. This move to keep its centers open in the holiday season is to offer access to its world-class medical services to everyone. The select SEHA [...] Allianz Egypt, a leading insurance services provider recently sponsored a forum held at Alex’s Hilton Green Plaza in cooperation with Alexandria Business Association (ABA). The forum comprised two sessions, The first was entitled” The Importance of insurance in Egypt and the future of the industry” and the second discussed some facts about swine flu, protection [...] Disease Prevention & Screening Centers (DPSCs), part of SEHA – AHS, announced that its centers in Abu Dhabi City, Western Region and Al Ain will be open for medical fitness test screening for expatriates. Working hours will be as follow: DPSC Abu Dhabi City Monday, 30th November 2009 and Tuesday, 1st December 2009 from 7:00 am to 3:00 [...] Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) has revisited issues related to the use of Asbestos – and focused on the safe removal and handling of Asbestos containing materials in buildings during its 11th community lecture for the year at the Emarat Atrium Building, Dubai. Organised with the theme “The Risks of Asbestos Usage,” the seminar provided a detailed [...] The Middle East has a number of advantages that make it well positioned to emerge as a leader in the medical tourism sector, but it needs to do more to change perceptions about the quality of care that is offered in the region, according to an expert in the industry. Unlike other tourism sectors, medical tourism [...] |
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