World AIDS Day: How a hidden epidemic threatens Madagascar
On paper, Madagascar is largely unaffected by AIDS and HIV: according to UNAIDS, the prevalence of HIV is 0.3 percent.
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China to investigate scientist's claim of gene-edited babies
Beijing has ordered an investigation into claims by a Chinese scientist to have created the world's first genetically-
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China seeks new markets for ancient medicines
A crowd gathers at a Shanghai hospital, queuing for remedies made with plant mixtures and animal parts including
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$778m worth of business generated by Arab Health 2018
Arab Health, an exhibition for healthcare and trade professionals in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA, region,
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Delhi bans trucks as megacity chokes
Delhi authorities have imposed a three-day ban on trucks entering the world's most polluted major city as its 20
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ADM seizes 8,958 cosmetics, inspects 263 commercial establishments
The Public Health Division, Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has undertaken an inspection and awareness campaign for
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Ministry of Health cautions public on use of medical device claiming to improve eyesight
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has released a circular cautioning the public on the use of a medical
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Environment agency to tackle harmful effects of asphalt manufacturing
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, EAD, has extended its Eltezam compliance campaign to target the damaging effects of
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Dubai Health Authority inaugurates smart pharmacy at Latifa Hospital
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, inaugurated a smart pharmacy with a robot for dispensing and prescribing medication in
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Cottage cheese can make you burn calories while you sleep
Cottage cheese can make you burn calories while you sleep. According to Florida University, research has shown that
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EU parliament moves to ban single-use plastics
European Union lawmakers moved on Wednesday to ban widely-used, throw-away plastics such as straws and cotton buds, and
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WHO Pakistan acknowledges UAE's contribution to polio eradication efforts
On World Polio Day, which is marked on 24th October, Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, Head of World Health Organisation Office in
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'Game changer' tuberculosis drug cures 8 in 10
A new treatment for a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis can cure 80 percent of sufferers, according to a trial
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Burj Khalifa illuminates in pink to raise awareness about breast cancer
Burj Khalifa will be illuminated in pink every weekend (Friday and Saturday) throughout October to honour Breast Cancer
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India reports 80 Zika cases, 22 pregnant women
India has reported an outbreak of the Zika virus with 80 confirmed cases since last month including 22 pregnant women
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's 'post-pregnancy' acne
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has revealed her skin hasn't been the same since becoming a new mum. The 31-year-old model
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FNC discusses usage of communications technology in health sector
During its meeting today, the Federal National Council, FNC, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee continued
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In Canada, pot legalization poses health and safety challenges
Canada will end its pot prohibition Wednesday with the goals of curbing the black market and use by youth, amid
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Nahyan bin Mubarak opens 10th UAE Cancer Congress in Dubai
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and President of the UAE Genetics Association, has said that
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DHA, Noor Dubai sign MoU to benefit patients with sight problems
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, and Noor Dubai Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to benefit UAE
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Three cases of polio detected in Niger: ministry
Health officials have detected three cases of polio in southern Niger, near the border with Nigeria, the health
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World's first human case of rat disease found in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong man has developed the world's first ever human case of the rat version of the hepatitis E virus, according
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Many doctors in India miss TB signs
Many private sector doctors in India miss the signs of tuberculosis and therefore provide patients inadequate treatment
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Perfume could cure baldness
New research suggests that chemicals in fragrances can trigger hair growth in just six days - with the scent of
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Mandatory controls to be applied on juices, dairy products in 2019: ESMA
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has set up an awareness workshop for more than 300