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Uganda Declared Free of Ebola by WHO After Passing Mandatory Monitoring Period
The World Health Organization has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country passed the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without new cases. Meanwhile, the outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to accelerate.
UAE Health Experts Stress Lifestyle Changes Alongside GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
A leading UAE health expert at the Dubai International Pharma and Technologies conference emphasized that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs must be combined with comprehensive lifestyle changes to ensure long-term success.
Tragic Measles Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania as US Faces Severe Outbreak
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles in Pennsylvania amid a severe nationwide outbreak driven by dropping vaccination rates.
Egyptian Red Crescent Welcomes 79th Group of Injured and Sick Palestinians at Rafah Crossing
The Egyptian Red Crescent received the 79th group of injured and sick Palestinians at the Rafah crossing to provide medical treatment, psychological support, and essential supplies.
UAE Medical Experts Urge Early Diabetes Screenings as Youth Cases Surge Dramatically
Medical experts in the UAE are advocating for early diabetes screenings in children and teenagers following alarming new studies revealing a sharp increase in youth Type 2 diabetes cases.
Tragic Toll in DR Congo: Nearly Half of Ebola Patients Succumb to Outbreak
Nearly half of all Ebola patients are losing their lives in the current outbreak in DR Congo, according to recent reports.
Dubai Hospital Pioneers Rapid Genetic Sequencing to Transform Care for Critically Ill Children
Al Jalila Children’s Hospital in Dubai is using rapid whole-genome sequencing to quickly diagnose critically ill children and guide effective treatments.
Inside Gaza's Healthcare Collapse: How Medical Care Became a Rare Privilege
Gaza's healthcare system continues to suffer from a worsening collapse, leaving displaced residents in camps without access to essential medical care and basic treatment.
Gaza Healthcare Crisis Deepens as Hospitals Face Severe Oxygen Shortages
Gaza's hospitals are facing a severe shortage of oxygen, pushing the healthcare system dangerously close to total collapse.
DRC Ebola Cases Surge to 5,515 as Pope Leo Appeals for International Intervention
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have reached 5,515 with a death toll of 2,642, prompting Pope Leo to call for urgent international intervention to contain the historic outbreak.
Egypt's Dar al-Ifta Rules on Permissibility of Cosmetic Eye Surgeries Amid Medical Debate
Egypt's Dar al-Ifta has issued a fatwa stating that cosmetic eye surgeries for implanting colored contact lenses are permissible, provided they cause no harm and are not intended to deceive, following a medical controversy involving the Egyptian Medical Syndicate.
UAE Confirms No Recalled US GreenWise Frozen Berries Reached Local Markets
UAE authorities have confirmed that no recalled GreenWise frozen berries linked to an E. coli outbreak in the US have been sold in local markets.
⚠️DeletedGaza Hospitals Face Critical Oxygen Shortages as Healthcare System Nears Collapse
Medical facilities in Gaza are facing a critical shortage of oxygen as the local healthcare system approaches total collapse.
Severe Sanitation Crisis in Gaza Leaves Displaced Palestinians Struggling Without Proper Toilets
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face a severe sanitation crisis, relying on primitive communal toilets and improvised facilities amid skyrocketing prices and severe supply shortages.
Empowering Communities and Protecting Frontline Workers: How to Stop the Deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Addressing the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history requires empowering local communities, protecting frontline health workers, and scaling up international support in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Solar-Powered Telemedicine Kiosks Transform Rural Healthcare Access in Chad
Solar-powered Telemedan kiosks are revolutionizing healthcare in rural Chad by connecting remote patients with doctors, overcoming challenges of distance and unreliable electricity.
Ebola Outbreak Worsens in the DRC as 16,000 New Vaccine Doses Arrive
Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as a new shipment of 16,000 vaccine doses arrives to combat the outbreak.
DR Congo Receives Over 16,000 Ervebo Vaccine Doses to Combat Deadly Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to help combat its deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak, with more supplies expected next week.
Abu Dhabi Launches Smart Ambulances and Control Room to Revolutionize Emergency Care
Abu Dhabi has introduced 18 smart ambulances and a centralized control room to route emergency patients directly to the best-equipped hospitals, significantly improving response times and medical outcomes.
DRC Ebola Death Toll Crosses 2,500 as UN Warns of Exponential Spread
The United Nations warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading exponentially as the death toll surpasses 2,500.
The Heavy Toll: Gaza Children Bear the Burden of Daily Survival and Water Scarcity
Children in Gaza are facing severe physical and psychological tolls as they shoulder the daily burden of securing food and clean water amid ongoing displacement and infrastructure destruction.
DR Congo Set to Receive 70,000 Ervebo Vaccine Doses Amid Mounting Ebola Crisis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to combat its escalating Ebola outbreak, which has caused thousands of deaths.
Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed Funds $2.4 Million Life-Saving Treatment for Jordanian Toddler with SMA
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has stepped in to fully fund a $2.4 million medical treatment at Al Jalila Children's Hospital for 16-month-old Katia Abu Al Saud, a Jordanian toddler diagnosed with SMA.
Dr TikTok: How Mental Health Care is Moving from Consulting Rooms to Social Media Feeds
Mental health content is booming across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking a debate among clinicians regarding its benefits for accessibility versus the risks of misinformation and blurred professional boundaries.