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Rashid Center for Diabetes and obesity opens in Ajman

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Rashid Center recently in Ajman for Diabetes and Obesity Research, and it has already performed a number of bariatric surgeries since its soft opening. The center was officially opened by His Highness Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman. It’s the first in the Middle East to offer treatment for both diabetes and obesity. It has seven sections to treat the disease such as for general diabetes, nutrition, physiotherapy, eye diabetes, foot diabetes, societal research and clinical research.”The centre is fully equipped with the latest machines to do weight-loss surgeries as well as provide therapy for diabetes and hypertension,” said Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health. “Diabetes is the most common disease not only in the UAE but in many Arab and Gulf countries and worldwide. The ministry has been monitoring the disease for a long time.”

A new advanced system has been implemented at the centre will record patient data, doctor’s appointments and offer drug prescriptions all at one go. “The centre has a special laboratory equipped with the latest devices that will deliver results within 40 minutes and they will be transferred to the doctor before the patient’s appointment,” said Dr Mahmood Fikri, Executive Director for Health Policies at the ministry. “A patient can leave the centre within 48 hours after the surgery and resume normal life within a week to 10 days.”

The center involves nutrition specialists, a psychologist, nurses, specialists in obesity and diabetes and a physiologist. It is also preparing a national diabetes registry for assessing the accuracy of the number of people affected by the disease. “The centre will also conduct a number of researches in cooperation with Lund University in Sweden and local universities,” said Dr Fikri. “Specialized programs and courses in cooperation with international medical experts in future will help boost the local workforce to develop national specialists in diabetes and obesity treatment,” he added.

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Vision-X Dubai to Discuss The Latest Designs and Technologies to Region

ICTFH — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:53:04 +0000

Vision-X Dubai will be held from 18 – 20 May 2010 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (DICEC), the show is a well-established and internationally recognized strategic platform for business opportunity in the Middle East and neighboring regions.

“Vision-X Dubai has consistently proven itself to be the ideal launch pad for products, services and technologies within the optical and opthalmic industry,” said Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President of Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), organizer of Vision-X Dubai.

“Vision-X Dubai enables companies to reach their key audiences, develop future business opportunities and gain access to the latest information and developments at the conference – the value offered to the industry is immeasurable,” added Loh.

Presenting a number of product launches and debuts from regional and international companies participating at this year’s exhibition, as well as announcing first time participation from Iran and Syria, Vision-X Dubai will offer ophthalimic and optical industry professionals unrivaled access to the latest trends and best practices in both the medical and fashion sectors through its two sub-divisions: Vision-Lifestyle and Vision-Opticare.

Regional firsts and debuts include Barakat Optical’s exclusive launch of ‘WECO Optical Instruments’ from Germany, Future Optics launch of the Stepper 18-Carat Solid Gold and Jewellery Collection, Dermalook’s range of cosmetic products and Egma Lens’ excusive brand launches including Alfred Dunhill, Mercedes Bens and Baldessarini. Many of these stylish new lines will feature alongside new collections and the latest accessories within a stunning display at the entrance to the show.

“The decision to launch the Stepper 18-Carat Solid Gold and Jewellery Collection at Vision-X Dubai was unrivaled. The show is the meeting point for industry professionals in what is one of the most exciting markets in which to conduct business anywhere in the world,” said Hrushabh Tolia, Company Director, Future Optics.

Dermalook’s range of cosmetic products will also be revealed for the first time in the Middle East by Egma Lens’ new division – the eyecare department. Consisting of only natural ingredients, the collection of non-irritant eye make-up is designed for contact lens users, anybody with sensitive eyes, or low tolerance to the chemicals found in traditional cosmetic products.

“There was no doubt that we would chose Vision-X Dubai as the venue to launch the Dermalook range. It is the region’s most important show for eyecare professionals across all sectors of the industry. We have always been very happy with the response we have received when exhibiting in the past,” said Poya Eghterafi, owner of Egma Lens.

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Novartis Collaborates With Exhealth to Roll Out ‘No Tobacco Campaign’

ICTFH — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:47:16 +0000

Novartis, in collaboration with ExHealth, is rolling out No Tobacco Campaign 2010, 15th May – 11th August, a three month initiative in UAE to highlight issues of smoking and to implement a tobacco free nation.

“With such risk in sight Novartis feels the need to unite efforts in implementing a tobacco free nation as a responsible corporate citizen,” said Fayez Awadeh – Brand Manager – Novartis Consumer Health.

The first phase of the campaign, 15th May to 31st May, will visit popular malls across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai in close interaction with mall visitors through campaign stands which will offer nicotine tests, free consultation with doctors and ‘Quit Smoking’ membership drive for people to sign up for.

Nicotinell offers a unique Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help smokers who sign up to break their smoking habit. NRT is one of the safest methods available. The 12 week program provides a measured dose of nicotine to help reduce the cravings until smokers are completely smoke free.

In partnership with MOH, Novartis consumer health has taken numerous bold initiatives to make UAE smoke free, for instance, Sponsoring six MOH smoking cessation clinics in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Ras Al- Khaimah. The clinics provide free consultation and subsidized medication to all UAE residents. More than 8000 patients have already been treated through the clinic program. Another great initiative taken was educating and training pharmacists about smoking cessation programs through Novartis pharmacist Academy.

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Public Private Partnerships Have Important Role in Growth of Healthcare Sector

ICTFH — Sun, 16 May 2010 13:54:08 +0000

A panel of expert healthcare professionals and media representatives observed that public private partnerships (PPPs) have a dominant role in driving the sustainable growth of the Middle East healthcare sector, at the third GE Healthcare Middle East Media Summit in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.

Healthcare professionals from around the Middle East region converged to debate on wide-ranging topics including the current state of healthcare. They underscored the need for governments to focus on an earlier model of healthcare delivery based on timely diagnosis and treatment, which ultimately benefits the patients.

Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO, GE Middle East and Africa, highlighted the importance of GEs healthymagination initiative that is focused on sustainable healthcare by reducing costs, improving quality and enhancing access of care to the people. GE has two powerful drivers for sustainable growth ecomagination, which is about a healthier planet; and healthymagination, which is for healthier people.

Aziz Koleilat, General Manager, GE Healthcare for the Middle East, added: With the population in the region projected to grow by some 30 per cent to 53.5 million in the next decade, and increasing urbanization, the society faces new healthcare challenges. There are increased health risks associated with the environment and factors like smoking, unbalanced diets, sedentary living, and the potential for disease outbreaks. All this put a burden on resources both human and financial. This can be addressed only through earlier care by leveraging technological advances.

To provide clear solutions-based insights, the GE Healthcare Middle East Summit discussed pertinent topics including how advanced technologies will improve hospital efficiency and productivity, the role of partnerships in driving change, innovations in healthcare and regional healthcare trends with a focus on breast cancer.

The summit also discussed the relevance of healthymagination to the region, especially the GCC countries, where lifestyle diseases are on the rise with obesity, diabetes and stress being pressing challenges faced by the population.

The need for knowledge-sharing and competency building was highlighted at the Summit with Dr Tariq S Al Khuwaitir, Chairman – Department of Medicine and Medical Director, King Saud Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, elaborating on the success in building leaders in the Saudi healthcare system in partnership with GE Healthcare.

In addition to hosting a Saudi delegation at Crotonville LIG, GE Healthcare is organizing course sessions in Riyadh, which will reach at least 300 leading healthcare professionals this year. This Leadership, Innovation and Growth model is now being replicated in Saudi Arabia through hands-on learning sessions, and follow-up practices at the workplace where participants spend three weeks applying the new skills.

Dr Al Khuwaitir highlighted the role of GEs performance solutions in achieving increased hospital efficiency and productivity by achieving as much as 90 per cent operation room utilization, 44 per cent increase in efficiency and 41 per cent decrease in cancellations.

At the Summit, Dr Finn Göldner, Director Health System Financing of Abu Dhabi Health Authority, discussed the state of healthcare in Abu Dhabi emphasizing on the emirates health system reform. Haider Khan, Head Business Development of Etisalat Health & Hospitality; and Imad Ghandour, Executive Director Private Equity and Head of Strategy & Research, Gulf Capital, discussed how partnerships drive change in the region.

Highlighting the emphasis on public private partnerships, GE had recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Etisalat to introduce the latest healthcare solutions in the UAE. Etisalat will leverage GE Healthcares innovative solutions and expertise in capturing patient information. This will result in the development and offering of medical data management and remote clinical support services via Etisalats state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure.

Imad Ghandour stressed on Gulf Capitals vision of creating the largest chain of radiology centers in the Middle East and North Africa region, and reiterated its partnership with GE Healthcare in bringing in advanced diagnostic technologies to the region. Radiology centers offering the latest advances will be opened in all major areas in Egypt and Saudi Arabia by the end of 2011, in addition to upgrading the equipment and services in five centers this year.

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AHS Joins at Zayed Higher Organization Special Olympics Event

ICTFH — Sun, 16 May 2010 13:37:40 +0000

Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) participated at Zayed Higher Organization Special Olympics event using Mobile Clinic Solutions to support the event. The Special Olympics program, conducted under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Rawdah Bint Zayed Al Nahyan runs from May 13th 2010 to May 15th, 2010.

At the festival AHS showcased, Mobile Clinic Solutions (MCS) services and facilities, even providing medical check-ups for interested visitors. Mobile Clinic Solutions (MCS) is the first-of-its-kind mobile healthcare clinic in the Middle East, equipped to deliver comprehensive medical consultation, examination, screening, vaccination, general dental care and health advice to patients in remote areas, at schools or at events such as the Special Olympics.

Dr. John Evangelista, Director of Ambulatory Healthcare Services, says, AHS participation in this festival promotes our slogan Healthy family. Healthy community and special needs people are an integral part of the community.
Moreover, this festival demonstrates the considerable abilities of people with disabilities and educates people about their strengths, thereby helping integrate them with non-disabled people in society. I would like to thank the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care for giving us the opportunity to provide our unique health care services provided by the Mobile Clinic Solutions to the festivals visitors.”

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DHA Holds The Celebration of The International Nurses Day 2010

ICTFH — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:31:16 +0000

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) celebrated International Nurses Day on the Wednesday, May 12, at the DHA medical library.

Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of the DHA is well aware of the importance of nurses in the health sector and felicitates them for their contribution. At the DHA, we are proud to have excellent talent-pool and we always provide our staff with continuous training opportunities to further enhance their skills. Nurses are in many ways the backbone of the healthcare system and they contribute greatly to the betterment of healthcare services.”

He highlighted that recently the DHA hospitals to complete a one year midwifery course. “We are proud to mention that 23 of our nurses completed the first midwifery course in the UAE and are positively contributing to the development of this specialized nursing field.”

This year, the United Nations (UN) declared 2010 to be the International Year of the Nurse and the theme is – Nurses leading the fight against chronic diseases with a vision towards UN millennium development goals.

Based on this theme, the conference held many lectures and Dr. Zakaria Zaki Al Attal, Director of Quality & Performance Management, Hospitals Services Sector at the DHA highlighted the importance of sustaining and improving the quality of service that nurses provide their patients. He stressed on the importance of training to ensure nurses were constantly updated with the latest developments in their field.

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Hospital Build Middle East to Hold A Healthcare Technology Conference

ICTFH — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:26:16 +0000

The Healthcare Technology Applications conference to be held from 2 – 3 of June 2010, during the Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition & Congress, will discuss the latest information on how to use technologies to lower healthcare delivery costs, improve efficiencies in hospitals, reduce medical errors and streamline the patient’s experience.

Dr Rolf Ulrich Hartung, Associate Professor of Surgery at the Dubai Medical College, will explain how integrated technology applications such as ‘Patchless Controlled Technology (PCT)’ will enhance surgery management in the operating room (OR).

“PCT is a system that controls all technological equipment in the OR without touching it,” he explains. “The first of this kind of technology was the voice controlled technology such as the AEsop system and later on, the Hermes. The new PCT technology does not rely on voice but on movements of the hands and/or face and eyes. This seems to be much more reliable than the voice.”

Dr Hartung believes this technology can improve surgery in many ways. As well as improving control of all equipment necessary for surgery such as light source, electrocautery, air insufflators, irrigation pumps etc, it also reduces the workload of the nurses. He says it also gives the opportunity for perfect communication and documentation and the surgeon can review previous steps taken during the procedure and can even involve mentors without the need to leave the operation.

While the PTC technology currently only exists in prototype-form in Middle East, it will be made available soon. “In the Middle East the acceptance of new technology is extremely good. Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and acceptance and support of changes and rapid development are key characteristics of the region,” says Dr Hartung.

“Technology is advancing very fast and the development of new technology has made minimally invasive surgery possible. Surgeons strive to decrease the trauma of any operation to the minimum and therefore new technology is needed. It is also our aim to improve the safety and quality of care and this is specifically important for surgical procedures. Everybody interested in development of hospitals, health care, technology, administration of modern health care systems and of course surgeons should attend the Healthcare Technology Application conference at Hospital Build 2010, as they have to be part of this development. Without acceptance from the end-user, new technology cannot be implemented.”

The Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition & Congress, an event organised by IIR Middle East Life Sciences Division, will run from 1 – 3 June 2010, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will bring investors, commissioners, backers and managers of major healthcare building projects together with planning, design, building, operations, management and refurbishment suppliers.

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SKMC Marks The International Nurses Day

ICTFH — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:18:14 +0000

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) will participate in the International Nurses Day which is celebrated every year on May 12.

The theme for Nurses Day at SKMC this year is “Nurses Caring for a Healthier tomorrow”. SKMC’s nurses from all nursing specialties have organized a number of activities and celebrations which will involve presentations for all SKMC staff highlighting the strength of SKMC nurses’ cultural diversity and their role. The program will also include the presentations on women’s health, health and fitness, and volunteering experiences by numerous nurses.

A recognition ceremony will also be organized for the inaugural group of SKMC nurses who have achieved recognition at levels of advanced nursing practice and expertise on the SKMC Professional Nurse Clinical Ladder. This clinical ladder identifies five levels of nursing practice demonstration, with levels 3, 4, and 5 being those of advanced practice and expertise.

Commenting on the International Nurses Day, Mrs. Tarey Ray, Chief Nursing Officer said, “SKMC is constantly evolving its nursing practices to assure a high-level standard of quality patient care. Nurses advance the profession and their own career through participating in Link Nurse Activities, Shared Governance Committee work, continuing education, social and patient advocacy, implementing evidence based practices and serving as mentors to each other and to new nurses to the profession.”

“We are pleased to mark the International Nurses Day with our nurses as we continue our journey toward Magnet recognition, and our efforts to provide excellent patient care and experience. We are very proud of our nurses,” Mrs. Linda Haskins, Director of Nursing stated.

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The King Hussein Cancer Center Opened

ICTFH — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:47:56 +0000

King Abdullah and Queen Rania attended the opening of the King Hussein Cancer center (KHCC) on Monday.

Funds raised at the event will support the completion of a new state-of-the-art facility to complement the existing centre and absorb the increase in demand for cancer care in the region.

The new facility will consist of two buildings: One for diagnosis, treatment and inpatient beds, and the other housing outpatient clinics.

Many cancer survivors who had been treated at the KHCC attended the gala, sending a message of hope to all cancer patients that a cancer diagnosis does not mean death and that with modern comprehensive treatment, such as that offered by the KHCC, patients have a great chance of survival.

HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the KHCF board of trustees, said: “We are honoured to have with us tonight His Majesty King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah who have been the patients’ champions from day one. Many cancer patients would not be with us today, were it not for Their Majesties’ unconditional leadership and support of the King Hussein Cancer Centre and its patients.”

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Pasi And PDO to Organize Health and Safety Conference in Oman

ICTFH — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:24:06 +0000

The Public Authority for Social Insurance (Pasi) and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) joined to organize the 2nd Occupational Health and Safety Conference under the theme ‘Towards a more healthier manpower’ from May 30 to June 1.

The conference will discuss certain topics such as study and evaluation of Muscat 1st Declaration of the 1st Conference in 2006, the latest evaluation techniques of the job site hazards, the early detection of the their health impacts and ways to minimize them.

In addition, it will review the importance of participation of authorities in the light of the global changes in the work environment due to the introduction of new technologies. Seminars will be held on the study and evaluation of health and safety regulations with road traffic accidents becoming the main cause of disability and mortality. The second seminar will be on promoting health and safety by social insurance authorities.

An exhibition will also be held on the sidelines of the conference which will focus on how to raise awareness on health and safety among different sectors, use of new technologies to assess the work environment and how to minimize work hazards among the staff.

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