Swift diagnosis and emergency surgery prevent fatal complications for Indian expatriate

Untreated infections—whether in the ear, sinuses, or teeth—can quietly spread to the brain and become life-threatening.

4 August2025; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE –In a race against time, doctors at RAK Hospital saved the life of a 32-year-old Indian expatriate laborer after discovering a rare, fast-growing brain infection called a brain abscess — a painful, pus-filled swelling in the brain caused by infection that can rapidly worsen if untreated. The patient, who had been suffering from severe headaches, neck pain, and fever for a week, underwent emergency brain surgery that prevented potentially fatal complications.

Long-haul flights increase the risk of travel-related blood clots in individuals with chronic medical conditions

Don’t Ignore the Signs — Pulmonary Embolism Case Reinforces Importance of Pre-Travel Medical Advice

Dr. Suha Alsheikh Suleman, Specialist Pulmonologist at RAK Hospital

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – June 30, 2025: As international travel picks up during the summer holidays, RAK Hospital is urging travelers — particularly those with underlying health conditions — to consult their physicians before long flights. The advisory follows a recent emergency case where a male patient developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) — a potentially life-threatening blood clot in the lungs — days after returning from an 8-hour flight from the UK.

RAK Obefit Challenge 2025 continues with eye-opening insights into mindset, emotional triggers, and sustainable change

Ras Al Khiamah, UAE – April 29, 2025: As part of its ongoing RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025, RAK Hospital hosted a deeply engaging and enlightening Obefit Webinar on “The Psychology of Weight Loss”, led by renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Savita Date. The session brought to light a powerful, often-overlooked truth: lasting weight loss begins in the mind, not just on the plate.

Dr Savita Date, Clinical Psychologist