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Emirati Patient Shares Gratitude After Two Decades of UAE-Funded Spinal Treatment in Germany
An Emirati woman reflects on her 20-year journey receiving UAE-funded spinal treatment in Germany for severe scoliosis, expressing profound gratitude alongside the physical exhaustion of lifelong medical procedures.
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Announces Dh420 Million Expansion to Boost Healthcare Services in Dubai
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai is launching a Dh420 million expansion project to enhance specialised medical services and capacity by 2027.
Gaza Medical Crisis: Oxygen Shortages Put Vulnerable Lives at Risk
Families in Gaza face a severe medical oxygen crisis as dwindling supplies and damaged infrastructure threaten the lives of vulnerable patients like 14-year-old Abdulaziz Humaida.
Severe Medicine Shortages Plague Iran Amid Tightening US Sanctions and Naval Blockade
Iran's pharmaceutical sector is facing severe medicine shortages and skyrocketing prices due to tightening US sanctions, naval blockades, and war damage to domestic facilities.
Sudan Healthcare System Faces Imminent Collapse Amid Severe Aid Funding Cuts, MSF Warns
Doctors Without Borders warns that Sudan's healthcare system is near collapse due to drastic international aid funding cuts and escalating conflict.
Severe Vaccine Shortages in Yemen Threaten Millions of Children Amid Political Standoff
A severe shortage of routine childhood vaccines in Yemen leaves millions of children vulnerable as UNICEF operations halt and rival authorities trade blame over the crisis.
ASEAN Community in Doha Unites for Humanitarian Blood Donation Drive
The ASEAN Community in Doha organized a successful blood donation drive led by the Embassy of Malaysia to support Qatar's healthcare needs and strengthen community ties.
Malaysia Declares Emergency in Sarawak District as Toxic Haze Blankets Region
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in the Serian Division of Sarawak due to hazardous haze levels caused by wildfires in Indonesia. The crisis has also prompted school closures, emergency measures, and air quality advisories across several neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
The Seed Oil Divide: Why Nutritional Science and Social Media Are Worlds Apart
While online influencers warn that seed oils cause chronic disease and inflammation, medical experts and scientific evidence maintain that these oils are safe and heart-healthy when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Gaza Dentist Operates Out of a Tent Amid Siege and Destruction
Displaced by the destruction of his clinics in Gaza City, Dr Rizq Sufyan Abo Halima now provides dental care from a tent in an alleyway to protect his patients from soaring post-war rental costs.
Dubai Aesthetic Clinics Face Disciplinary Action Over Misleading Social Media Images and Influencer Marketing
The Dubai Health Authority has reinforced rules requiring aesthetic clinics to abandon edited images and exaggerated claims on social media, threatening disciplinary action for non-compliance.
Global Vaccine Trials Prepare as DRC Faces Historic Ebola Outbreak and Mpox Spread
Global health authorities are preparing for vaccine trials as the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its worst Ebola outbreak in history alongside an ongoing mpox spread.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Directs Continuous Monitoring of Medicine and Medical Supplies at Hospitals Nationwide
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has called for continuous nationwide monitoring of hospital medicine stocks and medical supplies to maintain adequate strategic reserves amid regional supply-chain challenges.
Children Return to School in DR Congo Amid Growing Ebola Concerns
Children are returning to school in DR Congo while growing concerns persist regarding Ebola, as captured in a recent video report.
Shattered Dreams: Gaza's Amputees Face Overwhelming Hardship Amid Rubble and Blockade
Thousands of amputees in Gaza, including young athletes like Shurouq Khaira and Shireen Abu al-Qumsan, face severe physical and mental challenges amid ongoing blockades, severe medical shortages, and widespread destruction.
Mass Hospitalization in Indonesia After Students Consume State-Supplied Meals
Over 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalised following the consumption of state-supplied meals.
WHO Chief Urges Urgent Action as DRC Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 3,000
The head of the WHO has warned that urgent action is needed to identify and break every transmission chain as the Ebola death toll in the DRC exceeds 3,000.
WHO Warns of Looming Health Disaster in Gaza as Winter Rains Approach Amid Water Contamination
The World Health Organization warns that the upcoming winter rains in Gaza will worsen a severe public health crisis driven by surging water contamination and rising diarrhea cases.
CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths From National Tally Amid Federal Scrutiny
The CDC has removed two Pennsylvania measles deaths from the national tally following directions from agency leadership, sparking debate over federal health policies and state public health reporting.
Jordanian Toddler Arrives in Dubai for Life-Saving $2.4M Treatment Funded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Jordanian toddler Katia Abu Al Saud has arrived in Dubai to begin medical treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, fully funded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.
Anxiety Mounts Among Parents and Teachers as DR Congo Starts School Year Amid Record Ebola Outbreak
Parents and teachers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have raised safety concerns as a new school year begins amid the country's largest-ever Ebola outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
Severe Toxic Haze from Indonesian Wildfires Chokes Malaysian Borneo and Triggers Health Crisis
Toxic smoke from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed Malaysian Borneo and neighboring regions in severe haze, causing a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses and forcing emergency school closures and event cancellations.
Hidden Genetic Variants in Middle East Populations Highlight Gaps in Parkinson's Disease Treatment
A major international study reveals that Middle East populations carry high frequencies of genetic variants linked to Parkinson's disease, highlighting a lack of local clinical trials and gene-targeted therapies in the region.
Qatar Authorities Detain Three Europeans for Illegal Cosmetic and Medical Procedures
Qatar's Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Public Health arrested three European nationals for operating an unlicensed facility providing medical and cosmetic procedures.