Mafraq takes lead role in monitoring Abu Dhabi’s medical staff For exposure to X-RAy Radiation

• Phase one to cover all doctors, technicians and nurses in SEHA HealthSystem facilities
• Phase two to reach all private medical centre staff working in radiation field in the Emirate

Abu Dhabi’s Mafraq Hospital is to take the lead role in monitoring those members of staff in all SEHA HealthSystem medical facilities who are in regular contact with X-Ray machines to ensure they are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. Using a process known as Radiation Dosimetry Reading, the Hospital’s expert team, led by Dr Nouman Habbab, will track the daily exposure levels of medical staff across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Read more

Official working hours of all health centers during Ramadan

The Health Ministry has approved the official working hours of all health centers at the medical districts in the northern emirates taking into consideration they have been set to meet the general interests of the society and religious rituals and traditions during the holy month, according the official news agency WAM. Read more

A Special Forum for Gulf Nurses Concludes in Dubai

More than 120 Pediatric Nurses gathered together in Dubai, attending the “Trusted Golden Care Forum” organized by Pfizer Nutrition, one of the world’s leading child nutrition companies. The forum is the first of its kind in the region for nurses. Nurses, often the unsung heroes, play a pivotal role in the health and well-being of our young and loved ones. Read more

UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA) carries on initiative for UAE free from thalassemia by 2012

UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA), the sole non-profit genetic organization in the UAE, recently announced that they are on track to achieve their “UAE Free from Thalassemia 2012” initiative, saying that the target looks quite achievable to eliminate births of children born with the genetic blood disease within the next two years. Offering free and confidential testing and in association with National Bonds Corporation PJSC, the organisation held a blood screening drive earlier this week for its employees to screen them for the most commonly inherited blood genetic disorders—including as Beta Thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia, G6PD deficiency and Diabetes Mellitus—in support of UAEGDA’s national health campaign. Read more

Daman amnesty period ends July 27th

Expatriates in the emirate of Abu Dhabi have until the end of July 27th to renew their health insurance policies or subscribe for new health insurance policies without incurring a penalty, before the amnesty period announced in May by the Health Authority- Abu Dhabi (HAAD) ends. The National Health Insurance Company, Daman has announced that it is currently maximizing all its resources to ensure that applications get processed for those who visit the branches before the end of the amnesty period. Daman’s branches in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will remain open today, July 26^th for additional hours and will be open July 27^th from 8 am until midnight, to serve all those who visit its branches. Read more

Renew expired Daman health insurance policies before the amnesty period

he National Health Insurance Company (Daman), the leading health insurance company in the region, is reminding its customers that the amnesty period given regarding the renewal of health insurance policies or subscription to a new health insurance policy is to end on July 27th.

On May 27th, circular number 36 was issued by the Health Authority- Abu Dhabi (HAAD) – announcing a two month amnesty period, ending on July 27th 2010, for health insurance policy holders who were unable to subscribe for health insurance or renew their policies on time. During this amnesty period, all those without valid health insurance coverage will be able to correct their status without incurring a fine. Read more

Emirati families will begin receiving Weqaya cards in July

Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the regulatory body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, announced that during the month of July Emirati families across the region will begin receiving the much anticipated Weqaya screening test report cards, providing individuals with a critical analysis of their risk of suffering from diabetes or cardiovascular diseases now or in the future.

The Weqaya screening test report card will inform each individual their personalised levels of blood sugar (an indication of risk of diabetes), cholesterol and body mass index (an indication of risk of heart disease) and smoking (strongly linked with severe diseases including heart attacks and cancers). Read more

Over 40% of Thiqa members get their cards renewed

The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, the leading health insurance company in the region, has confirmed that it has successfully renewed over 40% of its Thiqa members’ policies for the year 2010.

Thiqa, the health insurance scheme for UAE Nationals, was launched in 2008 by the Health Authority- Abu Dhabi (HAAD), and was assigned to Daman to manage. Since its launch, Daman has successfully enrolled over 580,000 UAE Nationals. Read more

HAAD Launches the ‘Safety in the Heat Program 2010’

The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour has launched the summer program titled ‘Safety in the Heat 2010’. This program encourages companies to register through a website www.haad-safe.ae thereby generating awareness of working in the region during summer.

The summer brings about several health-related issues such as heat stress, prickly heat, heat cramps, dehydration, heat exhaustion and more seriously, heat strokes. A portal has been designed to focus in detail on problems and precautionary methods to be adopted during the summer months. Read more

HIMSS Announces 2010 Conferences in the Gulf Region

UAE will host three impactful events in one venue gathering the best minds in Healthcare IT Leadership, Management, and Insurance in the Middle East. The 2010 HIMSS Middle East Health IT Leadership Summit, HIT Management Conference and  Health Insurers Innovation Forum, are scheduled for 8-10 November 2010. This is the third  edition of events sponsored by HIMSS in the region. This event will showcase the latest advancements and trends in Healthcare IT and Insurance Innovation.
“We look forward to returning to the Middle East region in 2010 to continue our collaborative efforts with health IT leaders in the region,” said H. Stephen Lieber, CAE, HIMSS President/CEO. ” The rapid growth in healthcare services in the region demands the educational and networking opportunities that HIMSS provides.”     Read more

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