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Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE's Representative Office in Ajman, has launched a medical examination campaign for workers at Alrawdha Foodstuff Industry, with a view to raising health awareness and ensuring the well-being of employees. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dnYNtCSU Dr. Amal Yousef Al Hosani, Head of the Public Health Program Support Department at the Ministry of Health and Prevention's representative office in Ajman, stated that medical campaigns play a key role in promoting public health and improving quality of life, as they contribute to the early detection of diseases. #mededgemea #WorkerHealth #AjmanChamber #PublicHealth #HealthCampaign #WorkplaceWellness

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Sim&Cure, a leading provider of advanced digital solutions for neurovascular therapy. The partnership between the two companies started 5 years ago and is now entering into a next phase with the aim to further enhance Philips’ position in the interventional neuro domain by integrating Sim&Size™ software into Philips’ next-generation Image-Guided Therapy platform – Azurion. Read More : https://lnkd.in/dGCthAEW “The strengthened collaboration with Sim&Cure allows us to bring the power of simulation and image-guided therapy together in one platform, enhancing physician confidence and improving patient outcomes,” said Nicole Hermkens, VP Marketing IGT Systems at Philips. “By integrating Sim&Size™ into our Azurion platform, we are reducing complexity and variability in neurovascular procedures, ultimately helping to address the growing burden of brain aneurysms.” #mededgemea #NeurovascularCare #PhilipsHealth #InnovationInHealthcare #StrokeCare #NeuroTherapy Mathieu Sanchez Roy Jakobs

The Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE (MoHAP) has announced that mandatory genetic testing will be introduced as part of the premarital screening programme for all Emiratis planning to marry nationwide, starting early January 2025. Read More: https://lnkd.in/df7ii6_M The Ministry stressed that it is working as one unified national team, in close collaboration with all relevant authorities, to implement genetic testing for Emiratis about to marry, adding that it has already provided medical staff, specialized expertise, guidelines, and technical infrastructure, in line with the National Genome Strategy. The strategy aims to create an integrated national genetic database that will help proactively identify genetic diseases among Emiratis, facilitating early medical intervention. #mededgemea #GeneticTesting #UAEHealth #FutureGenerations #PremaritalScreening #HealthcareInnovation Department of Health Abu Dhabi Dubai Health Authority Dubai Health EHSUAE | مؤسسة الإمارات للخدمات الصحية

Thank you MedEdge MEA fir this thoughtful discussion about #BMT vs. #GeneTherapy as transformative / Curative- intent therapies for #SickleCell disease . The important message I want to emphasize is ensuring ACCESS to comprehensive sickle care and having discussion about potential benifits and side effects . Thus therapies could be a way to help with #Health disparities for this population and help next generation achieve all their potentials. As one of my patients said “Gene therapy gave him freedom to dream and live his life”

As Syria stands at a crossroads following the recent transfer of authority, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a US$ 56.4 million flash appeal to address the urgent health needs of Syrians affected by years of conflict. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dyJ-X8xb “The health infrastructure in Syria is severely strained, more than ever, with over half the country’s hospitals non-functional. Even before the recent events, 141 health facilities in northern Aleppo and Idlib were at risk of closure due to funding shortages. Without urgent support, these facilities could shut down in the coming weeks, with devastating consequences,” said Christina Bethke, WHO Representative a.i. for Syria. #mededgemea #HumanitarianAid #HealthcareSupport #GlobalHealth #SyriaCrisis #EmergencyResponse Rosa Crestani Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Hanan Balkhy

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC “Mubadala” has acquired an 80% stake in Global Medical Supply Chain (GMSC) and Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS) from GlobalOne Healthcare Holding (GHH), with GHH retaining a 20% stake. This strategic acquisition enhances Mubadala’s footprint in the healthcare logistics and pharmaceutical distribution sectors, aligning with the UAE’s vision to establish a robust life sciences infrastructure. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dfJ_5iju Ismail Ali Abdulla, Executive Director of UAE Clusters at Mubadala's UAE Investments Platform, commented on the acquisition: “The expanding pharmaceutical market drives an increasing demand for specialized and efficient drug logistics solutions. By integrating GMSC and IDS into our portfolio, we are poised to create a vertically integrated life sciences sector in the UAE and enable its potential to encompass the entire value chain from logistics and distribution to specialized manufacturing.” #mededgemea #HealthcareLeadership #PharmaceuticalInnovation #SupplyChainManagement #LifeSciences Yas Holding

The Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment مؤسسة الإمارات للدواء (EDE) has wrapped up its annual meetings for 2024 with a session outlining this year’s key achievements and evaluating progress on its strategic goals for the 2024-2026 period. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dmHRc_y9 Chaired by Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Chairman of the Emirates Drug Establishment, the meeting was attended by H.E. Dr. Maha Taysir Barakat, Vice Chairman of EDE’s Board of Directors, and H.E. Dr. Fatima Alkaabi, EDE Director General. Also present were board members, including H.E. Dr. Essa Abdulfattah Kazim, H.E Badr Al-Olama, H.E. Dr.Amer Sharif H.E. Dr. Farhan Malak, and Professor Chris Evans. For her part, H.E. Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, stressed that the establishment will continue to develop and execute strategic plans to fulfil its ambitious goals. “We’ve made great progress in advancing our structure and strengthening research partnerships that would help improve the quality of life for our community and contribute to sustainable economic growth,” she said. #mededgemea #PharmaceuticalInnovation #HealthcareLeadership #Sustainability #InnovationInMedicine

Hamad Medical Corporation’s Human Resources Department has been honoured with the Best Wellbeing Program Award at the CIPD Middle East People Awards 2024, held recently at The The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in Dubai. This achievement marks a historic milestone, as HMC becomes the first organization from Qatar to receive this distinguished recognition, underscoring its commitment to creating a healthy and empowering workplace environment for its employees. Read More: https://lnkd.in/d7SQva9t Mr. Husameldin Ali Rudwan, Acting Executive Director of Employee Wellbeing, Engagement and Performance Management, added: “This award is a stepping stone for our continued journey to enhance employee wellness. Through our programs, we aim to create a healthier workplace environment that impacts not only our staff but also the broader healthcare community. We are proud to lead the way in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing in Qatar.” #mededgemea #WorkplaceWellbeing #HealthcareLeadership #CorporateWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing Mohamed Almarri Aidan Kehoe Iain Tulley

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