Loading ...10 major global events in 2009
By Kipp • Jan 1st, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, SlideshowFrom the swearing-in of a new US President to the death of the king of pop, 2009 was an eventful year.
Posts Tagged ‘swine flu’
From the swearing-in of a new US President to the death of the king of pop, 2009 was an eventful year.
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…
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.
Swine flu kills five during Haj
By Kipp • Nov 29th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Saudi ArabiaThe Saudi health minister, Abdullah al-Rabeeah, said that…
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.
Kuwait H1N1 deaths increase to 24
By Kipp • Nov 8th, 2009 • Category: Kuwait, Middle East Business NewsKuwait has announced two more swine flu deaths…
Saudi not to bar anyone from attending Haj
By Kipp • Nov 7th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Saudi ArabiaNobody will be barred from attending…
Swine flu fears
By Aarti Nagraj • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Nation, The LifeEven as the UAE gets its first batch of H1N1 vaccines, a majority of residents are still concerned about the virus.
H1N1 vaccine: Protection or conspiracy theory?
By Hassna'a Mokhtar • Oct 21st, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Regional, Saudi ArabiaThe 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.
WHO urges people to use H1N1 vaccine
By Kipp • Oct 6th, 2009 • Category: International, Middle East Business NewsThe World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed…
Spreading the word
By Aarti Nagraj • Sep 24th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Regional, The LifeAs the number of swine flu cases in the region rise, authorities are resorting to varied methods to promote awareness.
Are you reconsidering sending your kid(s) to school this month because of swine flu?
By Aarti Nagraj • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Regional, The LifeThe results are in.
Swine flu will mutate into deadlier strain, says WHO
By Kipp • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business NewsThe World Health Organization head said the H1N1 virus has not mutated into...
Swine flu scare is extending summer holiday
By Aarti Nagraj • Sep 17th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Health, Regional, The LifeOfficials of Gulf States are delaying the start of schools due to the rise in the number of H1N1 cases in the region is increasing.
