Loading ...Swine flu may continue spreading until 2011, says WHO
By Kipp • Dec 30th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business NewsThe H1N1 flu, popularly known as Swine flu, will not be contained until 2011…
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The H1N1 flu, popularly known as Swine flu, will not be contained until 2011…
Don’t poke me
By Muhammad Humaidan • Dec 21st, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Health, Saudi Arabia, The LifeSaudi 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.
Flu fears deterring Haj pilgrims
By Aarti Nagraj • Nov 25th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Saudi Arabia, The LifeFour 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.
Saudi pulls out all the stops
By Hamid Al-Sulami • Nov 24th, 2009 • Category: Article, Cover Story, Health, Regional, Saudi ArabiaSaudi 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.
Schools consider e-learning due to H1N1-related closures
By Marriam Mossalli • Nov 23rd, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Education, Regional, Saudi ArabiaSchools in Saudi Arabia are testing distance learning mediums lest they’re forced to shut down due to H1N1 cases, reports Arab News.
Kuwait H1N1 deaths increase to 24
By Kipp • Nov 8th, 2009 • Category: Kuwait, Middle East Business NewsKuwait has announced two more swine flu deaths…
UAE receives first batch of H1N1 vaccine
By Kipp • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business NewsWHO urges people to use H1N1 vaccine
By Kipp • Oct 6th, 2009 • Category: International, Middle East Business NewsThe World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed…
UAE to shut down schools without nurses
By Kipp • Oct 5th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, NationSchools in the UAE will be closed down…
UAE pilgrims need H1N1 clearance before getting Haj visa
By Kipp • Sep 15th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business NewsMuslims in the UAE planning on performing Haj this year will need to prove they are not infected…
Swine flu’s second wave may be coming
By Aarti Nagraj • Aug 24th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, International, The LifeThe WHO has warned that with autumn and winter approaching, the outbreak of the H1N1 virus may get worse.
Kuwait: Woman dies of swine flu after giving birth
By Kipp • Aug 23rd, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business NewsA woman in Kuwait died of the H1N1 virus only hours after giving birth by caesarean section…
Swine flu: The story so far
By Aarti Nagraj • Aug 2nd, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Nation, Regional, The LifeQatar has seen its first H1N1 virus death and Saudi has recorded four. And despite the rumors, we found no extra detection measures at Dubai airport.
Saudi swine flu death toll reaches four
By Dana El Baltaji • Aug 2nd, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business NewsSaudi Arabia announced two new H1N1 flu related deaths on Friday…
