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UAE passes draft law on medical assistance for reproduction
The draft law allows embryo, egg and sperm freezing
Johnson & Johnson beats estimates on pharma strength, raises sales forecast
Shares rose about 1% to $137.50 before the opening bell
Cancer remains top health concern in Mideast: study
Cancer is the primary cause of critical illness benefits paid to women
Initiative to change dietary behaviour of Omanis
The programme was as a result of the national nutrition survey conducted in 2017
Schools issue flu alert to parents in UAE
A circular also advised the parents to keep their children at home if they show any of the symptoms until they recover
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to build Oncology Centre in UAE capital
New 17,000 square metre purpose-built centre will provide patients with comprehensive, personalised care at a single location
Kuwait Health Ministry sign MoU on medication barcode system
The system will also ensure quality, safety and security through traceability
More than 40%of Saudis are obese
There were 3.8 million diabetics in the Kingdom
MoHAP launches smart portal for visiting medical consultants
The portal will assist consultants by providing access to patient information, hospital departments, and other critical information needed to treat patients.
12.6% of Dubai schoolkids overweight, says DHA
The screening found that 8.8 per cent of the students were obese and 0.7 per cent were 'morbidly obese'
