COPENHAGEN: The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) said that humanity’s “collective amnesia” about the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic “should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the ongoing spread of respiratory diseases”. Coronaviruses like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously” as they are particularly dangerous […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought illness and death worldwide, but its impact went beyond just physical health. To control the virus’s spread, governments imposed strict measures like stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and school closures. These restrictions disrupted everyday life for billions, including work and education, and significantly affected mental health, especially among adolescents. Research reveals teen […]
AstraZeneca, a prominent pharmaceutical company involved in Covid-19 vaccine production, has announced a global cessation of its vaccine manufacturing operations. The decision stems from what the company describes as an abundance of alternative vaccines tailored to address emerging variants of the virus. This move follows the voluntary withdrawal of its European Union marketing authorization in […]
He had multiple life-threatening complications including intracerebral bleeding, recurrent seizures, Covid-19, pneumonia and herpesviral encephalitis damaging his brain. Sharjah: Anis Abbasbhai Cochinwala, a 70-year-old elderly expat in Dubai, has done the impossible. He has defied death. A bold fighter, he did not give up despite being on life support for 27 days suffering from multiple life-threatening […]
DUBAI: The city’s exceptional handling of the pandemic, its ability to provide one of the world’s safest environments and the gathering pace of its economic growth have made it a preferred international destination for business, tourism and events. The increasing confidence of global travellers in Dubai is borne out by the fact that key indicators […]
DUBAI: Dubai received 630,000 international health tourists in 2021, according to a report released by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) during the ongoing Arab Travel Market in Dubai. Spending by international patients reached nearly AED730 million in the past year despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. The report indicated that most health tourists who came to […]
Even before COVID-19, the world of work was changing at high speed. Growing numbers of people were starting to work remotely, at least part-time, automation was beginning to reshape how many jobs were done, and organisations were increasingly looking at more fluid ways of sourcing talent. Now, as the dust settles on the pandemic, it […]
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Health, Eng. Fahd Al-Jalajil confirmed a reassuring health status for all pilgrims and visitors to Makkah this Ramadan. He added that no epidemic outbreaks or any threats to public health have been recorded so far. Noting the Saudi government’s keenness to provide the best services for pilgrims and to maintain their […]
DUBAI: DP World has received the “Best Logistics Technology & Cold Chain Delivery” award at this year’s Vaccine Industry Excellence Awards, held in Washington DC. The award recognised DP World’s work over the last two years to address challenges in vaccine delivery and supply chain bottlenecks. For the past 21 years, the World Vaccine Congress […]
2022 will be a comeback year for events, I hear this often… As our world evolves, events too are evolving to accommodate the needs of our community by hosting physical, virtual, and/or hybrid events. A new era for events is gradually but certainly coming up, and the setting holds challenges from both the past and […]
DUBAI: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Discovery, announced the launch of a two-part documentary COVID-19: Dubai, chronicling Dubai’s journey in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary, featuring two 45-minute episodes, highlights the emirate’s robust response to the pandemic and its effective health measures, which ultimately enabled the city to contain […]
