40-Year-Old Filipino Patient with Cricket Ball-Sized Jaw Tumor Successfully Treated with Microvascular Surgery Using Bone from the Leg at Aster Hospital Mankhool. Dubai: Aster Hospital Mankhool, successfully treated a rare, non-cancerous jaw tumor in a 40-year-old Filipino patient, Mr. Jesy Garcia Basilio, using an advanced technique. The condition, known as Ameloblastoma, is a rare and […]
Rising demand, technological advancements and government initiatives drive GCC healthcare sector growth: Alpen Capital. Dubai: Alpen Capital’s latest healthcare industry report for the GCC forecasts the Current Healthcare Expenditure (CHE) in the region to reach US$ 159 billion by 2029, implying an annualized growth rate of 7.8%. During the forecast period, CHE in the GCC […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), after cataracts, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of permanent blindness globally and is expected to affect 111.8 million patients by 2040. Glaucoma is much more common among older people, with those over 60 being six times more likely to develop the condition. Dubai: Aster Hospital Al Qusais, has successfully […]
With a committed investment of AED 60 million, Medcare Medical Centres is set to have the largest network of clinics in the premium sector. Dubai: Medcare, the UAE’s leading provider of premium healthcare services, has announced the expansion of its Medical Centres network to meet the rising demand for easily accessible premium and quality healthcare […]
Dubai: Mecomed and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) hosted 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit at the voco Dubai in Dubai UAE on 30 January 2025. The event was the first ever collaboration between the two organizations and attracted 135 global regulatory professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers —across 25 countries—to address the evolving regulatory landscape […]
Dubai: It has taken more than a decade for a 59-year-old Sudanese woman with achalasia, a rare oesophageal disorder, to regain her ability to eat and drink comfortably and sleep lying down. A cutting edge, minimally invasive procedure called Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) was successfully performed by the expert consultant gastroenterologist at Medcare Royal Specialty […]
Aster Volunteers Mobile Clinics through its global network of 50 units across India, the Middle East, and Africa, can benefit at least 1 million people annually getting free health support services. Dubai: Aster Volunteers, the global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) arm of Aster DM Healthcare, launched two IoT-enhanced Mobile Medical Clinics with Tele-Medicine Services to […]
Dubai: Aster Hospital Mankhool, recently restored the vision of a 13-year-old Indian 8th grade student, who suffered a severe eye injury caused by a cricket ball. The injury resulted in a Giant Retinal Tear which can be present with minimal symptoms but if missed and left untreated it can lead to retinal detachment which is […]
The Future of Cognitive Health: How Advanced Solutions Can Help Us Live Better for Longer As our understanding of human health continues to evolve, one truth has become increasingly evident: cognitive health is just as essential to our quality of life as physical health. Yet, for too long, conversations about longevity have focused primarily on […]
Collaboration to provide patients with virtual 24/7 consultations from 20,000 + global doctors on board with 500+ pharmacies and service providers Dubai: In a landmark collaboration, Mulk International from the UAE and India’s Ajeenkya DY Patil Group have acquired stakes in Mulk Med Healthcare to become equal shareholders and launch what will be the region’s first large-scale […]
Dubai, UAE: Aster DM Healthcare Limited (“Aster”), one of India’s largest and fastest growing integrated healthcare service providers, and Quality Care India Limited (“QCIL” or “Quality Care”), backed by Blackstone and TPG, one of the largest privately held hospital chains in India with a focus on emerging cities, have today signed definitive agreements for a […]
