Archives for the ‘Health’ Category
  Physician, prove thyself»

Does your surgeon cut it? Dubai health authorities are asking doctors to demonstrate their skills before being granted licenses to practice.

February 1, 2010

Supersize M.E. for McDonald’s»
The fast food chain reports a 3.4 percent surge in Middle East sales – amid mounting concern over obesity, diabetes and heart disease in the region.

January 25, 2010

Stubbing out the smoke»
The UAE government is hoping that its new anti-tobacco law will help the country’s smokers kick the habit.

January 7, 2010

Don’t poke me»
Saudi residents are still vary of the H1N1 vaccine, and many refuse to take part in the massive swine flu immunization campaign launched in the kingdom, reports Arab News.

December 21, 2009

The UAE has a growing obesity problem. Are you changing your lifestyle?»
The results are in.

December 6, 2009


Flu fears deterring Haj pilgrims»
Four pilgrims have died of the H1N1 virus during the Haj this year, but officials say they have taken adequate precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak.

November 25, 2009


Saudi pulls out all the stops»
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health has refuted reports that 10 pilgrims have died in the Kingdom. He also insists that pilgrims are protected against swine flu, Arab News reports.

November 24, 2009


Swine flu fears»
Even as the UAE gets its first batch of H1N1 vaccines, a majority of residents are still concerned about the virus.

November 5, 2009

H1N1 vaccine: Protection or conspiracy theory?»
The rumored side-effects of H1N1 vaccines are spreading fear Saudi Arabia’s residents, prompting some to question if the vaccines are part of a large, sinister conspiracy.

October 21, 2009

The rising illness»
Bahrain, which is suffering from high rates of absenteeism at work, has now approved a new plan that allows civil servants in the country to take a week off to support ill family members.

October 20, 2009

Fighting the fat»
Child obesity is escalating rapidly in the UAE. The government is trying hard to encourage kids and parents to battle the bulge.

October 14, 2009

Spreading the word»
As the number of swine flu cases in the region rise, authorities are resorting to varied methods to promote awareness.

September 24, 2009

Are you reconsidering sending your kid(s) to school this month because of swine flu?»
The results are in.

September 22, 2009

Swine flu scare is extending summer holiday»
Officials of Gulf States are delaying the start of schools due to the rise in the number of H1N1 cases in the region is increasing.

September 17, 2009

Swine flu update»
A school in Sharjah is closed for a week, and Oman has postponed the school year to curb the spread of the virus.

September 3, 2009

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