A high-level committee has been set up in this regard and is headed by Khalid Al Shaikh Mubarak, CEO of Shared Support Services Sector at the [...]]]>

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is leading a comprehensive study to evaluate the most feasible options for the private sector to take on a
substantial role in health and healthcare management.

A high-level committee has been set up in this regard and is headed by Khalid Al Shaikh Mubarak, CEO of Shared Support Services Sector at the authority.

This committee will explore the role of the private sector in the delivery of health services such as emergency and trauma services.

“It is imperative that we thoroughly evaluate all the parameters to decide the best possible model which suits our needs and helps provide excellent healthcare services to our main stakeholder- our patients.”

Al Shaikh Mubarak said, “PPP has been a successful model globally and has become an emerging trend over the last few years.”

DHA is working with Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ Dubai office, a reputed consulting firm which has extensive experience in this field in the Gulf region and globally.

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SKMC said the patient, a Pakistani girl who was operated upon in the first quarter of 2010, had an uneventful hospital stay and the clinical outcome was judged excellent. She was [...]]]>

The Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) has succeeded in performing the first kidney transplant on a child in the UAE, according to the medical institution.

SKMC said the patient, a Pakistani girl who was operated upon in the first quarter of 2010, had an uneventful hospital stay and the clinical outcome was judged excellent. She was discharged from SKMC 10 days after the surgery. The five-year-old received the organ from her uncle, 40.

The renal transplantation programme was started in February 2007 and was created under the guidance of Abu Dhabi Health Services (Seha) and Cleveland Clinic.

Saif Bader Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Seha, accompanied by top officials, visited the child and her mother 10 days after the surgery to check on her recovery and commented favorably on the importance of organ donation, and how special donors are saving lives.

The officials said that this historic surgery has had a tremendous impact on the life of this child – she will now live, play and enjoy her life just like any other child.

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The campaign addressed weighty matters like obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure. Free check ups and consultations were offered by [...]]]>

The fourth and last phase of Dubai Municipality’s public health campaign under the slogan “Together for a healthier lifestyle” was held in the jogging track of Jumeirah Open Beach recently.

The campaign addressed weighty matters like obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure. Free check ups and consultations were offered by the medical staff of the Clinic and Medical Services Section of the Public Health Services Department of the Municipality in collaboration with doctors and specialists from outside the Municipality. Doctors advised the public on the benefits of walking regularly during the campaign, which was supported by Almarai.

The campaign was mainly organized to create awareness among the public on the diseases resulting from the pressure of modern life, and promote the health services provided by the Municipality as well as promoting the walking tracks and increasing the number of visitors to these facilities.

Besides, the campaign was aimed at establishing an initial database on the types and levels of chronic diseases among the members of the community, and having a positive interaction with them to understand their needs regarding Municipality services, in addition to conducting tests for sugar, pressure, cholesterol, Body Mass Index, and to provide medical advice.

During the first phase of the campaign at Al Khawaneej a total of 150 people participated, 90 men and 60 women. Out of these 80% people were practicing walking and some men were also playing football. The tests conducted during the campaign revealed that 20 people (13.3%) were having high blood pressure and 28 people (18.6%) were reported with high blood sugar and 60 people (40%) with high cholesterol.

The second phase of the campaign held at Safa Park saw the participation of 211 people, 78% men and 21% women. Out of these 75% people were found to be practicing walking. The tests conducted among the participants revealed that 20% were having high cholesterol, 14% people with high blood sugar and about 19% with high blood pressure.

The third phase the campaign at Al Mamzar Park has resulted 311 practitioners, 236 males and 65 females. Out of these 234 people were found to be practicing walking, 124 people were found having high blood pressure and 131 people with high blood sugar.

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H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Ahmad Khoja, Director General of the Executive Board of Health Ministers’ Council for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States said in [...]]]>

The “World Day for Safety and Health at Work”, will be held on April 28th under the theme “Emerging risks and new patterns of prevention in a changing world of work”.

H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Ahmad Khoja, Director General of the Executive Board of Health Ministers’ Council for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States said in a statement that the main objective of celebrating this day is to promote safe and healthy work, moreover it is essential part of the world strategy for safe and healthy occupations launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
He commended GCC efforts in improving and enhancing occupational health and safety in member countries, and establishing Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, which aims to promote the health of workers and improving occupational health services in member countries.

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The DHA conducted a number of health awareness activities like health checkups to access blood sugar and blood pressure levels, workshops on healthy nutrition and lectures of the importance of breastfeeding.

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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) conducted a health awareness campaign in Dubai Women’s College (DWC) to celebrate World Health Day.

The DHA conducted a number of health awareness activities like health checkups to access blood sugar and blood pressure levels, workshops on healthy nutrition and lectures of the importance of breastfeeding.

A team of nutritionists, led by Dr Waffa Ayesh, Director of Clinical Nutrition Department at the DHA, checked the height, weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), cholesterol, blood press and blood sugar levels of all 125 students who attended the workshop and recommended nutritional guidelines to ensure students keep their BMI under control.

The students were also educated about the health hazards of smoking, ways to quit smoking and were provided with educational material such as leaflets with information about the ill-effects of smoking.

A team of DHA doctors, lead by Dr. Hanan Ali Mubarak, Head of Community Health Services Program Section at DHA and her ‘Tobacco Free Dubai’ Team of physicians also used smokalysers to check the carbon monoxide levels of students and assess whether they require counseling to quit the habit.

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Minister Said expressed desire to cooperate with the UAE in the domains of nursing, management and medicine control in addition [...]]]>

Dr. Rida, Minister of Health, discussed with Director General of the UAE Ministry of Health Dr. Salem al-Darmaki cooperation in health sector and developing it through the first meeting of the Syrian-Emirati Technical and Health Committee.

Minister Said expressed desire to cooperate with the UAE in the domains of nursing, management and medicine control in addition to exchanging expertise for adopting the standards of medical competence and experience.

According to Dr. al-Darmaki, his visit to Syria aims at getting acquainted with the latest developments in health services and laying the ground for a partnership agreement between the ministries of health in both countries.

The Syrian-Emirati Joint Committee will discuss over two days bilateral cooperation in the fields of health care, spreading health awareness, reproductive health and information systems in addition to exchanging expertise for combating cancer, transplanting organs and developing pharmaceutical industries.

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The minister said that the government would soon launch an ambitious plan to provide medical coverage for the entirety of the country’s students, in both public and private schools.

“At the beginning of the next [...]]]>

The public health services sector is set to try free health insurance for all students, announced to Health Minister Mohammad Jawad Khalifeh.

The minister said that the government would soon launch an ambitious plan to provide medical coverage for the entirety of the country’s students, in both public and private schools.

“At the beginning of the next school year, we’ll begin covering all public and private students, or around 400,000 students, in a pilot project for one year,” Khalifeh said at an event in Baalbek. “The government will either reject or accept this project, according to the numbers [of people served] and the productivity involved,” he said.

Khalifeh said Lebanon’s public hospital sector had grown from 20 to 22 facilities, which serve an estimated 160,000 people and are responsible for 3,000-4,000 jobs.

Donations and state funding would pay for the costs of the new program, “without any additional burden on families,” he added.

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Dr. Sumaya Marzouqi, Manager of School Health Services, said; “At AHS – [...]]]>

School Health Services (SHS), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC); will be leading “Diabetes Awareness Campaign” at 17 schools in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain & Western Region. The campaign is created to bring about awareness of Diabetes among school children.

Dr. Sumaya Marzouqi, Manager of School Health Services, said; “At AHS – School Health Services (SHS), we believe in educating the children, who are the future citizens of the world about Diabetes, which is the key healthcare concern worldwide. This campaign will raise awareness in order to promote a healthy lifestyle and habits, thereby preventing the spread of this disease in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Another aspect that this campaign will address is the prevalence of Diabetes among students.”

The schedule for the “Diabetes Awareness Campaign” will be the same at all the respective schools, which aims to increase the awareness of diabetic among students, their families and the community by educating them about the causes, prevention, treatment, and daily life activities of diabetic students.

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