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Health News
DoH Enhances Customer Experience with Comprehensive Health Insurance Services on TAMM
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, announced a set of new health insurance service features via the TAMM platform. This initiative represents a major step in simplifying and streamlining health providing community members with a seamless and effortless digital healthcare experience. At the centre of this enhancement is the…
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Hospital News
Dubai Healthcare City Authority unveils AED1.3 billion development plan
Issam Galadari: Our upcoming development plan reflects our commitment to contribute to shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure in Dubai Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), has announced an AED1.3 billion development plan for DHCC Phase 1, reinforcing its position as an attractive destination for global healthcare investment. The first stage of this…
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KFSHRC Inks Agreement with Rady Institute for Genetic Screening of Newborns
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has signed a partnership with the Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) in the United States to collaborate on implementing RCIGM’s genome-based newborn screening platform enabling early detection of more than 500 treatable and preventable genetic diseases, helping protect children from serious complications and ensuring timely medical intervention. The agreement was…
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Interview
Dr. Emmanouil Nikolousis
Transforming Blood Cancer Care in the Middle East: An In-Depth The fight against blood cancers has entered a new era, one defined by cellular therapies, and a global push toward earlier diagnosis and more effective cures. In the Middle East, where lymphoma and leukemia rank among the top five cancers¹, the potential for life-saving innovation is immense, especially given the…
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Hospitals
Traveling to Türkiye for Prostate Cancer Treatment: What Acıbadem Offers
Although prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, the good news is that it is generally treatable. At Acıbadem, we offer both surgical and non‑surgical options to cure localized disease permanently. For metastatic prostate cancer, we utilize systemic therapies and targeted radioactive treatments to control cancer progression, relieve symptoms, and enhance the patient’s quality of life. The prostate…
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Interview
Renée-Marie Stephano
From Good to Exceptional: The Practices and Metrics that Drive Medical Travel Success The Middle East continues to position itself as a global hub for advanced healthcare services, attracting patients from across the GCC, Africa, and Asia. Governments and private health systems have invested heavily in world-class hospitals, state-of-the-art facilities, and internationally trained staff. Yet, while infrastructure is essential, what…
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Interview
Professor Ali Taher
Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia In a major achievement for Lebanese medicine, Professor Ali Taher, a leading expert in hematology and oncology, has published the results of a groundbreaking clinical trial in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet. Dr. Taher, who holds multiple key positions at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Chronic Care Center, was the lead researcher on a…
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Health News
Revive ME to Spotlight the Future of Healthy Longevity in Abu Dhabi This November
Abu Dhabi is set to host the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind conference and exhibition dedicated to longevity science, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, ultra-personalised wellness, and AI-powered healthcare innovation, Revive ME. Taking place on 26 – 27 November 2025 at Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, this transformative event will bring together global pioneers, scientific leaders, and healthcare futurists, positioning the UAE capital as an…
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Medical Articles
Breaking the Stone: Understanding & Preventing Kidney Stones
In a region known for its soaring temperatures and long summers, kidney stones are not just a medical concern, they’re a public health issue. At Al-Ahli Hospital, Consultant Urologist Dr. Elfadil El Malik has treated hundreds of patients suffering from the excruciating pain of kidney stones. His message is clear and timely: kidney stones are preventable, treatable, and should never…
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Hospital News
ACIBADEM HEALTHCARE GROUP… Two Babies with Liver Failure from Georgia and Libya Treated in Türkiye
Two babies, a two-year-old from Libya and a four-month-old from Georgia, underwent successful liver transplants performed by Turkish doctors at Acıbadem in Türkiye. Liver transplantation, which involves removing a portion of a healthy person’s liver and transplanting it into a patient to save their life, sounds like a miracle. Yet, for experienced transplant surgeons, it is part of their daily…
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