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Noncommunicable Diseases: A Major Cause of Health Loss and a …

WebSimilarly, NCDs account for 73% of all deaths in Saudi Arabia. The top noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, injuries, mental health conditions, and several others, are creating a burden on patients and a significant impact on healthcare infrastructure in the MENA region.

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Digital Healthcare Ecosystem in the Middle East

WebA significant societal problem in the present time is inadequate quality of the health services. The problem persists worldwide, however, in developing or low-income geographies is more prevalent than the developed ones. Thus, worldwide rampant measures are underway by several governments to facilitate best-class healthcare …

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Battling Chronic Diseases in the MENA Region: A Growing Health …

Web1. Introduction. Chronic diseases pose a significant health challenge in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As the region experiences rapid socioeconomic transitions, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has steadily increased. This article explores the prevalence, risk factors, and potential solutions to …

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Healthcare Burden and subsequent advances in the Healthcare

WebIn its journey to realize its Vision 2021, UAE is working to catalogue itself among the countries with the best healthcare in the world. 42.2% of the federal budget of UAE is devoted to Social development and overall well-being of the people, out of which the government has set aside around 7.3% for the healthcare domain.

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UAE Regulatory Norms Governing AI In Healthcare

WebThe flow cell sensors by Admetsys will be installed in ICU to alert doctors of any sudden drops in the vitals of patients admitted in the ICU. UAE is not only implementing AI in the healthcare sector but also making new policies to regulate the guidelines. In May 2018, the Department of Health (DOH) introduced a new approach to govern AI.

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Mental Health in the MENA Region: Breaking Stigmas and …

WebAccording to 2019 data from The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the prevalence of mental health conditions ranges between 13.6% in Qatar and 16.2% in Jordan. Although the prevalence of mental health conditions has remained relatively consistent over the past two decades, mental health conditions have increased …

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Middle East’s First Virtual Hospital In UAE

WebIn 2013, Dubai announced a 12-year plan to reshape the healthcare system, with a budget of $820 million. Recently the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention started working on the project of the virtual hospital, which will be the first smart hospital to be built in the GCC nation. The project is being developed along with the country’s top

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Introducing Nutraceuticals Zone at DUPHAT 2025

WebDUPHAT is committed to providing a complete solution to the pharmaceutical industry. This unique event brings the entire value chain of the pharma industry from the suppliers of raw material to the manufacturers of formulation, to the distributors and pharmacy networks. Build relations and network with 26,400+ Attendees.

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Scenario of Precision Medicine in MENA Region

WebPrecision medicine is a specific type of approach that allows doctors to select treatments for patients based on the genomic understanding of the patients’ disease.Recent advancements in Research and Development have sped up the pace of research in the MENA region. Precision medicine is an evolving method for a disease that analyses a …

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UAE’s Booming Investment In The Healthcare Space

WebThe healthcare sector in the UAE region is experiencing significant growth. With the rapid urbanization of the country, demographic shift, modernization of people’s lifestyle, excessive tobacco consumption, and a looming burden of chronic lifestyle disease, the demand for value-based healthcare in the region is going through the roof. …

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Advancing Parkinson’s Disease Care in MENA Region: Unmet …

WebEpidemiology studies are crucial in determining the disease burden and estimating the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease. A global burden study by Safiri et al. (2019) revealed an age-standardized point prevalence of 82.6 per 100,000 population and a death rate of 5.3 in the MENA region for Parkinson’s disease, showing an increase from …

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The Corona pandemic has taken center stage and tops the list

WebThe 26th edition of Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition – DUPHAT successfully concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Center. The 3-day premier pharma event featured a number of key scientific sessions, workshops and highly specialized sessions which focused on presenting the most up-to …

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Current Scenario of Genetic Disorders in MENA Region

WebMENA region is currently lacking in terms of approved treatment for genetic diseases. Very few therapies are approved in the region for different genetic disorders like recently, in 2022, Emmaus received approval from the UAE Ministry of Health for Endari® (L-glutamine oral powder) indicated for the treatment of sickle cell anemia.

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Cancer diagnosis in the MENA region: Headway toward a better …

WebBreast cancer is a major cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in the MENA region. Compared to Europe and North America, the incidence of breast cancer in Arab countries is significantly lower but is steadily increasing. The incidence of breast cancer in 2016 among women in the Arab region (28/100,000) was …

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MENA: Can it become a prime hotspot for the healthcare sector

WebAccording to reports, government spending on healthcare across the MENA region is expected to reach US$ 144 billion by 2020, which will be notably higher than the $81.1 billion recorded in 2011, for a CAGR of 6.6%, wherein the worldwide healthcare market was believed to have been worth $5.9 trillion in 2010.

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Policy Change Medicines, Medical Devices and Health Consumer

WebLast year the UAE government adopted a new federal law to consolidate and restructure the legal system in which medical products are marketed in the UAE. Herein are key points pertaining to new laws and regulation- Dubai Health Authority generated a ‘Positive List’ which intended to allow 100% Foreign Direct […]

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Telehealth: Is it the Future of Healthcare in the MENA Region

WebThe Ministry of Health has also launched smartphone applications for promoting Telehealth. These include Seha, Seha for Doctors, Tetamman, Tabaud, Tawakkalna, and others. Current Scenario, Challenges and Proposals for Implementing Telehealth across MENA. Telehealth is a door via which healthcare will be delivered to …

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UAE: An Ideal Location for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device

WebThe UAE’s strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa offers significant pharmaceutical and medical device industry advantages. It serves as a vital gateway for manufacturers and distributors, providing easy access to regional and international markets. The country’s world-class logistics infrastructure, including …

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NAFLD/NASH: Rising Prevalence and the Treatment Challenges in …

WebNASH is a histological variant of NAFLD with signs of hepatocyte damage like hepatocyte ballooning. About 20% to 30% of individuals with NAFLD progress to NASH. Fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular cancer can develop from NASH. In Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the prevalence of NASH was 4.2% and 4.1% of the total population in 2017

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Growth Hormone Deficiency in the MENA Region

WebThe right to good nutrition is out of reach for over 16 million children under 5 years old in the MENA region. Despite some improvements, trends in children’s nutrition have stagnated or worsened since 2000. More than 7 million (7.1) children suffer from chronic malnutrition (short for their age or stunted), and 3.7 million children suffer

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DUPHAT Commences on its Second Day

WebSHARE. The 26th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition ‘DUPHAT’, the biggest pharmaceutical event in the Middle East North Africa region commenced on the 2nd day at the Dubai World Trade Center. This specialized event runs until the 7th of April, 2021 and has attracted a large …

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