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Medcare saves a 5-year-old girl from a watermelon-sized scalp tumour, one of the largest in the world

  • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and subsequent skin lesions affect approximately 50,000 people in the United States and one million people worldwide. Each year, around one out of every 6,000 children are born with the condition. [i]
  • The child’s scalp tumour was the largest (20cm × 10cm) described in medical literature. Scalp tumours measuring 6cm are regularly documented in the literature. [ii]

Dubai, UAE – April 7, 2025: Doctors from Medcare Hospital Al Safa, successfully operated on afive year old Arab girl with a 20cm x 10cm scalp tumor—the size of a watermelon—one of the largest in recent medical history, marking an exceptional medical milestone. The child had Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a genetic condition that can cause the growth of benign skin lesions and consequent seizures. The tumour, the largest ever documented in medical literature, had a huge impact on the child’s life, causing her discomfort, hair loss, and social isolation.

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World Health Day: PHRMAG celebrates 20 years of advancing healthcare innovation in the Gulf

Marking two decades of impact, collaboration, and commitment to patient-centric healthcare across the Gulf region, PHRMAG continues to drive innovation and excellence. 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 7, 2025: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association Gulf (PHRMAG) is proud to commemorate its 20th anniversary, heralding two decades of fostering innovation, catalyzing policy discussion, and improving patient access to life-saving treatments across the Gulf. In keeping with the global spirit of World Health Day, this landmark moment underscores PHRMAG’s relentless efforts in instilling hope for the potential treatments and cures of the future.

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PureHealth and SEHA Partner with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an Open a New Dialysis Centre, Expanding Community Access to Critical Care in Abu Dhabi

  • In line with the UAE’s Year of Community, SEHA Abu Dhabi Dialysis Centresupports better health outcomes across the community
  • The centre provides greater access to essential care to Abu Dhabi residents

Abu Dhabi, UAE 29March2025 – The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, the Government of Abu Dhabi’s official channel to receive social contributions through a unified platform, in partnership with PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, and its subsidiary SEHA, have announced the opening of SEHA Abu Dhabi Dialysis Centre.

The centre provides vital care for Abu Dhabi residents living with kidney failure, ensuring greater access to essential care and improving health outcomes across the community.

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Emirates Hospitals and in Collaboration with Novo Nordisk awareness – “From Obesity to Wellness”

From Obesity to Wellness” Awareness Campaign: Promoting Awareness on Obesity Risks Under the Supervision of Emirates Hospitals and in Collaboration with Novo Nordisk

As part of a dedicated health awareness campaign titled “From Obesity to Wellness,” Emirates Hospitals Group, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, organized a special event aimed at raising awareness about obesity risks and promoting preventive and treatment approaches. The event was organized by iConference and featured various educational activities and lectures focused on the importance of improving lifestyle and overall health.

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Health Hub Clinics by Al-Futtaim Awarded Platinum Status by Accreditation Canada

  • AllHealthHub Clinics, including the Day Surgery Centre in Dubai Festival City, now hold Platinum Status as per Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum International Standards

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 27March 2025: HealthHub Clinics, a leading primary and specialised healthcare provider based in Dubai and part of Al-Futtaim Health ,today announced that all its clinics have been awarded Platinum Status by Accreditation Canada, a world-leading health services and accreditation organisation.

HealthHub was graded according to Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum International Standards, which seeks to identify policies and practices that contribute to high quality, safe, and effectively managed care. Previously, nine HealthHub Clinics held the Gold Accreditation status, including a state-of-the-art Day Surgery Centre located in Dubai Festival City, while three clinics held the Platinum Accreditation – the first group of clinics in the UAE to achieve this recognition.

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