Arab Health is considered as the largest healthcare event in the Middle East and as second-largest trade fair in the world. The prestigious congress is supported by the UAE Ministry of Health, the Abu Dhabi Health Authority, the Dubai Health Authority and the Dubai Healthcare City Authority. The conference is attended by more than 100,000 people…
The extremely dreaded and often misleading term “peptic ulcer” or more commonly known as stomach ulcer, is nothing but breaks or holes that develop in the Esophagus (oesophagal ulcer), Stomach (gastric ulcer) and Small intestine (duodenal ulcer). These sores are formed due to tissue damage and usually occur when the stomach acids erode the linings…
Gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity and the gluten-free diet have become common terminologies these days. However, it was not a long time ago that these terminologies were rarely known or talked about. Celiac disease is definitely not new, but not in too distant past, most of the people were unaware of this condition. This implies that…
A medical buzzword that has taken the entire healthcare fraternity by storm is Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A growing health menace AMR, has become a critical health issue. But despite a worldwide response headed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other major health agencies, a solution to this problem is yet to be discovered. The…
The country has witnessed a steady and saddening increase in the rate of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the past couple decades. Not only does NCD account for over 60% deaths globally, they also come off as the largest contributor cumulatively towards the total mortality burden of the country. One other obstacle faced is the early…
It has become a buzz phrase nowadays. Technology is going to revolutionize everything under the sun. Healthcare has become one of the key areas where technology has played a crucial and transformational role. The answer to the next wave of revolution is right there in your pockets and hands. If you’re suffering from an ailment,…
India is currently experiencing a fast-paced growth scenario in the field of modern biotechnology. If the immediate future of the country’s business and regulatory environment is favourable, experts estimate the biotech industry to reach a whopping value of $100 billion by the year 2025. To understand the magnitude: bio-pharmaceuticals (a sub-sector of the biotech field)…
The African continent is a land of cultures, people and customs spread across extensive geography. The challenges faced by the land, especially so in healthcare requires particular and specific treatment. With a shortage of healthcare professionals and limited infrastructure, what could help the continent to amp up its healthcare sector? Trading with foreign nations will…
Authored by: Ms Chandra Ganjoo, Executive Director & Group CPO Females contribute to almost half of humanity and, therefore, half of its capabilities. A flourishing society with sustainable human development today can never be imagined without the active participation of women. Gone are the days when women were considered inferior or the weaker sex. Humanity,…
Healthcare is an industry which is always at the threshold of technological advancement. Especially so in recent years, the industry has experienced a drastic evolution. So what are the tech trends that are set to take the healthcare arena to the next level? Chatbots Chatbots are becoming highly prevalent in many sectors and healthcare is…
