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Ministry bans harmful blood pressure medicine in UAE
The medicine may contain carcinogenic substances.
Drones to deliver vaccines, blood and drugs across Ghana
Drones will then fly in from four distribution centres, hover over health posts and drop deliveries using tiny parachutes
UAE ranks 6th in health and wellness index
Country shows strong outlook across 5 key indices – physical, family, social, financial and work, according to Cigna 360 Well-Being Survey
Bahrain hospital uses new method to treat kidney stones
Laser lithotripsy is a novel technique of treating kidney stones
New curbs on sale of energy drinks in Bahrain approved
Stricter regulations for energy drinks containing caffeine, taurine, ginseng and guarana, among other things
Dr Batra launches first clinic in Abu Dhabi
Homoeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world
Tender floated for health cover scheme by Oman's CMA
The “Dhamani” platform is one of the basic steps in the administration of the scheme
300% jump in asthma patients in Saudi Arabia in recent years, says expert
"Repercussions of the disease surpass the health aspects and extend to other social and economic impacts"
GCC health services to grow at 12% in 2019: study
Region is witnessing increasing demand for healthcare services, largely driven by increased prevalence of chronic diseases and improved healthcare
Kuwait ministry hikes hospital fees for expats
The measure aims to ease congestion at public hospitals, while allowing government-run clinics to take in more patients, the ministry said
