Category Archives: Health Care

Parvo in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

The feline parvovirus can be considered one of pet owners’ greatest fears. This type of virus causes severe illness in cats and often leads to death.

Between 2014 and 2018, the UAE, along with Australia and New Zealand, experienced a feline parvovirus outbreak. But, the origin of the outbreak remains a mystery.

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Response Plus Medical ambulance at NYU Abu Dhabi enhances emergency access to students

Abu Dhabi, November 22, 2024: Response Plus Medical, a leading provider of pre-hospital and emergency medical services in the UAE, has stationed an ambulance at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi) on Saadiyat Island to enhance student access to rapid emergency care.

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Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Inaugurates its first Nursing Conference in Abu Dhabi today

  • The annual event will provide insights into innovative practices and advancements in complex patient care.
  • The conference, held under the theme ‘Advancing Nursing Excellence’ is taking place at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi today and tomorrow (November 20-21)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. November 20, 2024: Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the “Mother of the UAE,” Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, is honored to host its first Annual Nursing Conference in Abu Dhabi. This landmark event, commencing today, aims to advance nursing practices, enhance professional development, and celebrate nursing excellence in the region. With the theme, ‘Advancing Nursing Excellence’, the conference will bring together nursing professionals from around the globe to explore the latest advancements in complex patient care and innovative nursing practices, underscoring Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s commitment to elevating nursing as a key pillar in healthcare.

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Thumbay Hospital Fujairah Marks World Diabetes Day with 500 Participants in Walkathon to Raise Awareness and Offer Free Screenings

United Arab Emirates, November 20, 2024: In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, Thumbay Hospital Fujairah successfully organized a Walkathon titled on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The event, aimed at raising awareness about diabetes prevention and promoting healthier lifestyles, saw an overwhelming participation of over 500 individuals from various sectors of the community.

The Walkathon began at Thumbay Hospital Fujairah and followed a route to the Fujairah Football Stadium Roundabout, with participants walking for an hour from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Hospital staff, government organizations, local schools, universities, insurance companies, community associations, and corporate entities came together to support the initiative. Participants were seen carrying banners and holding placards with important health messages to raise public awareness of diabetes and its growing prevalence in the UAE.

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12th UAE International Orthopedic Congress kicks off Friday in Abu Dhabi


19-November- 2024: The Emirates Orthopedic Division of the Emirates Medical Association Orthopedic Congress will kick off Friday at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel, with the support of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Health Authority in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of more than 800 consultants, doctors, nurses and technicians from the UAE, the Middle East and the world. With the participation of more than 15 companies from the most important companies manufacturing slats, supports, external fixatives and medical devices.

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