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Reem Mall Raises Awareness about Breast Cancer with week-long Activities

Reem Mall Raises Awareness about Breast Cancer
with week-long Activities

#PinkPoweerReemMall

Abu Dhabi, October 05, 2023: Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi’s latest signature retail, leisure, and dining destination on Reem Island is set to raise awareness about breast cancer during the month of October. Acknowledged worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness month, 5 to 12 October will see a variety of events, activities, and public programmes hosted in the mall, which is situated in the heart of new Abu Dhabi.

This year, Reem Mall has announced several initiatives to raise awareness within the community. The mall has collaborated with a lineup of health, wellness and lifestyle brands to drive the cause further during Pink October. These include Mediclinic – Reem Mall, Bin Sina, Al Majed Oud, Medicina, WOW Salon, Supercare Pharmacy, K-Lynn, Sunglass Hut, Tips & Toes, FitnGlam, and Al Jaber Optical. Recognising the mall’s position as an integral part of the community, Reem Mall stands firm in its dedication to promoting health and well-being. The mall further invites the larger community to participate in spreading awareness and supporting this significant cause.

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Excellence in Oncology Care Conference (EIOC 2023) Kicks Off Today

Excellence in Oncology Care Conference (EIOC 2023) Kicks Off Today

Over 200 Expert Speakers and 28 SpecializedOrganizations

Dubai, UAE – October 6, 2023 – The highly anticipated Excellence in Oncology Careconference (EIOC 2023) has officially kicked off today at the Intercontinental Festival City in Dubaiand set to bring together global leaders in oncology from October 6th to 8th, 2023.

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Novartis Launches “Unblocked” Movement to Tackle Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases

Initiative aims to tackle prevalence of ASCVD in the UAE through internal activations and collaborations with employers across the country, including du and Virgin Mobile.

29 September 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Novartis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, launched “Unblocked,” a movement for heart health, in honor of Cholesterol Education month in September. The initiative aims to bring patients, their loved ones, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems together in a shared mission to “unblock” barriers to heart health and raise awareness of the importance of screening cholesterol to minimize the risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).   

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Dubai to Host ARM 2023: Global Collaboration Driving Radiology Excellence

Dubai to Host ARM 2023: Global Collaboration Driving Radiology Excellence

From Vision to Practice: Pioneering Radiology for Public Health

Dubai, UAE – 4 October 2023: The Annual Radiology Meeting (ARM 2023) is set to take place from 31st October to 2nd November at Dubai World Trade Centre, presenting prominent health experts from across the globe. The annual event unites radiologists, radiographers, manufacturers, distributors, and government representatives to strengthen collaboration efforts in advancing public health through radiology.

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71 children from around the world receive life-changing gene therapy

71 children from around the world receive life-changing gene therapy

for rare spinal muscle disorders at Medcare Women & Children Hospital

The hospital in Dubai becomes the first private health facility in the GCC offering gene therapy for Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder significantly diminishing the patient’s quality of life.

Dubai – October 04, 2023: Medcare Women & Children Hospital (MWCH) in Dubai has successfully treated 71 children suffering from life-threatening Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a disorder affecting the motor neurons, the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, located in the spinal cord. MWCH has emerged as the private health facility in the GCC to offer this life-saving gene treatment through a globally managed access programme for gene therapies.

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