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Hospital News
Apex Health Secures Five Prestigious Awards for Patient Experience Excellence from Arab Hospitals Federation
Apex Health, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding Q.S.P.C. and one of the fastest-growing healthcare providers in the MENA region, has earned five Distinction Awards under the Arab Hospitals Federation’s Gold Initiative Certificate – Star of Excellence in Patient Experience. The awards underscore the organization’s leadership in delivering patient-centered care across the Middle East. Qatar’s The View Hospital, in affiliation with…
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Colleges
Gene therapy restores immune function and extends the lives of children with a rare immune disorder
9 children born with severe LAD-l are symptom-free two years after treatment. An investigational gene therapy has successfully restored immune function in nine children with the rare and life-threatening immune disorder severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, or LAD-I, in an international clinical trial co-led by UCLA Health. LAD-I is a rare genetic disorder affecting about one in 1 million people. It’s…
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Medical Articles
Pfizer Appoints Rodrigo Puga as Cluster President for the Middle East, Russia & Africa
Pfizer announced the appointment of Rodrigo Puga as Cluster President for the Middle East, Russia & Africa (MERA). In this role, Rodrigo will spearhead Pfizer’s operations across the region, leading strategy, operations, and performance, while ensuring patients across the region have access to breakthrough innovations. In his new position, Rodrigo will oversee a diverse portfolio that spans vaccines, oncology, rare…
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Health News
Revive ME Strengthens Industry Leadership
Revive ME, the Middle East’s pioneering conference and exhibition dedicated to longevity science, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, ultra-personalised wellness, and AI-powered healthcare innovation, is proud to announce the Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi as a Supporting Partner. This strategic collaboration further elevates the event’s role in shaping the future of healthy longevity and healthcare innovation across the region. Taking place…
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Medtech
KERN & SOHN obtains MDR certification for medical scales
KERN & SOHN GmbH has obtained MDR certification for its medical scales. This means that products from the Southern German family business now officially fulfil the requirements of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), EU 2017/745. The MDR replaces the previous MDD Directive and is considered to be much stricter regarding quality assurance, patient safety and traceability. Both KERN’s quality…
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Medical Articles
Al-Ahli Hospital Launches Qatar’s First Comprehensive Well Child Preventive Wellness Package
Al-Ahli Hospital proudly leads the way in pediatric care with the launch of Qatar’s first fully integrated Well Child Preventive Wellness Package, a groundbreaking initiative offering children a full-circle health experience focused on early detection, prevention, and long-term wellness. Recognizing that healthy childhoods lead to healthier societies, this one-of-a-kind program is designed to screen for physical, emotional, sensory, developmental, and…
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Hospitals
Cedars-Sinai Ranked Among Top U.S. Hospitals
Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year and tied for No. 1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-26” rankings. But the Cedars-Sinai story goes far beyond the numbers. It’s a story of impact across continents, of patients finding answers, and of a health system that meets…
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Health News
KFSHRC Deputy CEO at C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit: AI Will Support, Not Replace, Healthcare Workers
Artificial intelligence is ready to play a major role in healthcare, but it must be seen as a tool to empower medical staff, not replace them, according to Dr. Björn Zoëga, Deputy CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC). Speaking during KFSHRC’s participation as a Strategic Partner at the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ New York Summit: Healthcare…
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Medical Articles
Morocco’s Healthcare System 2025: Reforms, Investments, and an Emerging Regional Hub
Morocco at a Glance: Key Health and Economic Indicators Morocco, a North African nation of around 37 million people, has been rapidly transforming its healthcare landscape in recent years . The country’s economy reached roughly $165 billion GDP in 2025 (nominal) , and health sector spending has been rising significantly. Current health expenditure stands at about 5.7% of GDP .…
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Hospitals
Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery: Innovation, Precision, and Patient-Centered Care
Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery program offers comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain tumors, spine disorders, vascular malformations, epilepsy, movement disorders, and traumatic injuries. The team includes US fellowship-trained, US board certified neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, and integrated clinical support staff who work across specialties to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. Henry Ford Health Neurosurgery is widely recognized for…
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