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Leaders Uncover The Future Of Healthcare At Forbes Middle East’s Healthcare Summit 2022
14 panel discussions over two days gave a platform to around 57 thought-provoking speakers who delved into the critical challenges and opportunities impacting healthcare systems
Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared
Public health messaging is critical and has worked well for Uganda in past Ebola outbreaks.
UAE reports 1st case of monkeypox
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed on Tuesday its first case of monkeypox in a 29-year-old woman who arrived from West Africa. The patient received medical care and the UAE health authorities took all necessary measures, including investigation, examination of contacts, and monitoring, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention said in a tweet, which …
Novartis Egypt launches 2 new products for asthma patients
Novartis Pharma S.A.E. (Novartis Egypt) held a press conference to announce the introduction of the first fixed dose combination triple therapy in one device for asthma in Egypt, with the goal of offering patients better control of their condition and improving their quality of life. Renowned respiratory and pulmonology experts were invited to discuss the …
Highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Namibia
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is a zoonotic strain and can be transmitted to humans from infected birds
Northeastern University, GlobeMed Group collaborate to launch the Impactful Research Initiative: “Harnessing the Role of Private Sector in advancing Universal Health Coverage in Egypt”
Minister of Finance: The importance of strengthening the collaboration between the private and public sectors
Egypt tightens travel restrictions amid COVID-19 spread
Egyptian and foreign travellers to Egypt, except children below the age of 12, will be required to present certificates of coronavirus vaccination or negative results of coronavirus tests
Disparity of accessibility to healthcare makes US suffer most in pandemic: Fauci
The United States is among a handful of countries that have actually suffered the most from COVID-19 pandemic and one of the most important reasons is “a fractured and disparate accessibility to healthcare,” top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has said. “We have individuals who don’t have access to care. We have a higher …
EVER Pharma and ESNPN launch awareness campaign about stroke, traumatic brain injury and rehabilitation
EVER Pharma, in collaboration with the Egyptian Society of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery (ESNPN), announced the launch of an awareness campaign about stroke and traumatic brain injury and their rehabilitation programs. The campaign focuses on the enrollment of the first biological Neurotrophic Factors (NTFs) in global treatment guidelines (EAN, Canadian, German). “Stroke is the third …
China’s internet health services gathering steam amid COVID-19
Internet-based health services, supported by government policies and information technology, are gathering steam in China, a process partly hastened due to COVID-19. A remarkable rise has been seen in the use of such services since China’s State Council or the Cabinet released a guideline on promoting “internet plus health services” in 2018. Number of internet …
Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding? Experts explain the safety, evidence and clinical trials
Terra Manca, Dalhousie University and Karina A Top, Dalhousie University https://narrations.ad-auris.com/widget/the-conversation-canada/should-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding–experts-explain-the-safety–evidence-and-clinical-trials Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, public health communications put a special focus on helping high-risk populations, such as seniors, stay safe. Yet, information for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals has been inconsistent and hard to find. Though most pregnant people who become ill with COVID-19 …
Orange Egypt Contributes in Renovating the Only Pediatric Department in Egypt
• Students of Faculty of Specific Education, Art Department at Ain Shams University participate in decorating the children’s family lounge as part of their graduation project
After India: The countries on the brink of another COVID-19 oxygen crisis
India neighbours – Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar – particularly as some of these rely on Indian-made oxygen and equipment
China-donated COVID-19 vaccines aid pandemic fight in Iraq
COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government have arrived in Baghdad. The Chinese vaccine is the first vaccine to reach Iraq
Algeria receives donation of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China
A third batch of the Chinese Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine arrived on Wednesday night in Algeria to help the country combat the pandemic
GLOBALink | H5N8, new threat to humans amid COVID-19 pandemic?
How big a threat would the reassortant bird flu virus (H5N8) pose to human beings? Is a new bird flu pandemic on the way?
GLOBALink | Mexico begins rollout of Chinese Sinovac vaccine
Health authorities in Mexico began to vaccinate older adults with a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese Sinovac on Monday
GLOBALink | Candles lit at White House to honor half a million COVID-19 deaths in U.S.
Candles were lit at the White House at sunset Monday, as number of Americans who died from COVID-19 broke staggering record of 500,000
Presidential adviser affirms optimal COVID-19 isolation period is 14 days
Treatment protocol for coronavirus is based on treating symptoms, some complications
GLOBALink | China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Mexico
The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from Chinese company Sinovac arrived in Mexico City on Saturday, authorities reported.
Egyptians can register for COVID-19 vaccine next week: Health Minister
Country has so far contracted to receive 100 million vaccine doses, says Hala Zayed
GLOBALink | UN urges global COVID-19 vaccine plan, calls for equal access to vaccines
“When a pandemic strikes, we are only safe if everyone is safe,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
GLOBALink| Global new COVID-19 cases decline for 5 straight weeks, almost halved
Global new COVID-19 cases have been declining for 5 straight weeks. Weekly new cases of COVID-19 have fallen by almost half.
Senegal receives first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
The first batch of 200,000 doses of vaccine was conveyed by a special flight of the national company Air Senegal from Beijing.
Gaza Strip receives 1st COVID-19 vaccine shipment
Palestinian territory has reported over 53,000 coronavirus cases, 538 deaths
Al-Borg Laboratories applauds hard work of Egypt’s doctors
Medical Professions Syndicates Union, Al-Borg Laboratories support medical staff and families through analysis services
Senegal to receive first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
A chartered flight carrying the first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines departed from Beijing on Wednesday morning for Senegal. The shipment of vaccines is expected to arrive in Senegal on Thursday morning. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Equatorial Guinea President receives 1st dose of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Monday received his first dose of Chinese vaccine against COVID-19, according to the official website of the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE). On this occasion, Obiang appealed to the entire population to get vaccinated, as vaccination is the only available remedy to avoid new deaths …
GLOBALink | Zimbabwe receives 1st batch of COVID-19 vaccines from China
A batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by China arrived in Robert Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe’s capital here on early Monday morning. The 200,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccines are the first batch that Zimbabwe has received as it steps up efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccines will cover all frontline …
GLOBALink | Hungary to receive first shipment of Chinese vaccines
Hungary is set to receive its first shipment of Chinese vaccines soon. It is the first EU member to acquire China-developed vaccines.