KIMSHEALTH Hospital - Umm Al Hassam

A LEADING global expert in plastic reconstructive and microvascular surgery is coming to KIMSHEALTH Hospital Umm Al Hassam Bahrain. From November 9 to 13 KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum senior consultant plastic surgeon Dr Saffia P M will be available for consultations. With more than 35 years of experience Dr Saffia is known for her precision compassion and innovative surgical techniques says KIMSHEALTH Hospital. During her visit patients in Bahrain will have the unique opportunity to consult with Dr Saffia and explore a wide range of surgical solutions from complex reconstructive procedures to aesthetic enhancements. Dr Saffia specialises in repairing cleft lip and palate a congenital condition that affects the upper lip mouth and nose. Her expertise ensures optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients of all ages. Whether you desire a fuller more voluptuous bust or a smaller more proportionate appearance Dr Saffia can tailor breast augmentation or reduction procedures to your specific needs and goals. Dr Saffia performs abdominoplasty more commonly referred to as a tummy-tuck to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen resulting in a flatter more toned stomach. This procedure can significantly improve body contour and self-confidence. For those seeking to target and eliminate stubborn fat deposits Dr Saffia offers a range of minimally invasive fat reduction procedures such as liposuction and body contouring. Dr Saffia s expertise extends to complex reconstructive surgeries for patients who have suffered burns or traumatic injuries. She utilises advanced techniques to restore function and appearance minimising scarring and maximising patient comfort. The hospital s state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team of healthcare professionals complement Dr Saffia s expertise ensuring the highest standards of patient care said a KIMSHEALTH spokesperson. Beyond her clinical expertise Dr Saffia is actively involved in medical education and research. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented her work at national and international conferences. Her dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in plastic surgery ensures that her patients receive the most innovative and effective treatments available. To schedule a consultation with Dr Saffia contact KIMSHEALTH Hospital on 17822123 or WhatsApp 39757482.

INNOCENT cooing and giggles filled the air at one of Bahrain s renowned hospitals yesterday as it celebrated its latest milestone of delivering its 500th baby. KIMSHEALTH Hospital in Umm Al Hassam held a ceremony at its auditorium to mark the accomplishment. On this happy occasion I would like to thank our dedicated team as well as the parents who put their faith in us group executive director operations and projects (GCC) Jacob Thomas told the GDN. We hold on to our pillar ethics and are committed to our patients safety and offering the highest quality care he added. When I came to the hospital I was really scared as my regular doctor wasn t available. But the on-duty doctor calmed my fears and made me comfortable even though I wasn t familiar with her said Pakistani expatriate Mariam Kashif mother of the 500th baby delivered at the facility. They treated me as a family member and encouraged me to go for a normal delivery without epidural and within two hours of labour my daughter Mirha came into this world added the 40-year-old freelance writer for Urdu publications. Her husband Kashif Saleem aged 44 is a businessman and the Adliya residents have six children including Mirha. Present at the celebration were the hospital s dynamic team of doctors nurses and midwives as well as the parents and their babies who over the last three-and-a-half years have become part of the journey. My wife and I came to the hospital on March 25 2021 in the afternoon and around 12am on March 26 Steev was born said Indian expatriate Sanju Mathew father of the first normal-delivery baby at the hospital. It was a long process but throughout it everyone took good care of (wife) Sumitha. The nurses were with her all the while. I was also present during the process and it was assuring to see so many doctors and nurses present added the 38-year-old finance professional and Tubli resident. In Bahrain the medical practice mandates a paediatrician to be present during a caesarean (surgical) delivery but at KIMSHEALTH Hospital a paediatrician accompanies other medical staff during normal deliveries as well according to senior paediatrician Dr Sajeev BK. The celebration featured a cake-cutting ceremony and some parents shared their positive experiences from receiving emotional support to premium care for both mother and baby. Parents who attended the ceremony were gifted a Little Citizens card launched by KIMSHEALTH Hospital earlier this month It provides a range of benefits including discounts for various services to babies born at the facility and is valid for three years from birth. The hospital also organises monthly antenatal programmes open to any expectant parent in Bahrain free of cost. Parents can benefit from educational talks by diverse experts including breastfeeding consultants labour nurses midwives gynaecologists neonatologists and paediatricians who impart knowledge and assure parents that delivery is normal thing Mr Thomas added.

A LEADING global expert in plastic reconstructive and microvascular surgery is coming to KIMSHEALTH Hospital Umm Al Hassam Bahrain. From November 9 to 13 KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum senior consultant plastic surgeon Dr Saffia P M will be available for consultations. With more than 35 years of experience Dr Saffia is known for her precision compassion and innovative surgical techniques says KIMSHEALTH Hospital. During her visit patients in Bahrain will have the unique opportunity to consult with Dr Saffia and explore a wide range of surgical solutions from complex reconstructive procedures to aesthetic enhancements. Dr Saffia specialises in repairing cleft lip and palate a congenital condition that affects the upper lip mouth and nose. Her expertise ensures optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients of all ages. Whether you desire a fuller more voluptuous bust or a smaller more proportionate appearance Dr Saffia can tailor breast augmentation or reduction procedures to your specific needs and goals. Dr Saffia performs abdominoplasty more commonly referred to as a tummy-tuck to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen resulting in a flatter more toned stomach. This procedure can significantly improve body contour and self-confidence. For those seeking to target and eliminate stubborn fat deposits Dr Saffia offers a range of minimally invasive fat reduction procedures such as liposuction and body contouring. Dr Saffia s expertise extends to complex reconstructive surgeries for patients who have suffered burns or traumatic injuries. She utilises advanced techniques to restore function and appearance minimising scarring and maximising patient comfort. The hospital s state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team of healthcare professionals complement Dr Saffia s expertise ensuring the highest standards of patient care said a KIMSHEALTH spokesperson. Beyond her clinical expertise Dr Saffia is actively involved in medical education and research. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented her work at national and international conferences. Her dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in plastic surgery ensures that her patients receive the most innovative and effective treatments available. To schedule a consultation with Dr Saffia contact KIMSHEALTH Hospital on 17822123 or WhatsApp 39757482.

INNOCENT cooing and giggles filled the air at one of Bahrain s renowned hospitals yesterday as it celebrated its latest milestone of delivering its 500th baby. KIMSHEALTH Hospital in Umm Al Hassam held a ceremony at its auditorium to mark the accomplishment. On this happy occasion I would like to thank our dedicated team as well as the parents who put their faith in us group executive director operations and projects (GCC) Jacob Thomas told the GDN. We hold on to our pillar ethics and are committed to our patients safety and offering the highest quality care he added. When I came to the hospital I was really scared as my regular doctor wasn t available. But the on-duty doctor calmed my fears and made me comfortable even though I wasn t familiar with her said Pakistani expatriate Mariam Kashif mother of the 500th baby delivered at the facility. They treated me as a family member and encouraged me to go for a normal delivery without epidural and within two hours of labour my daughter Mirha came into this world added the 40-year-old freelance writer for Urdu publications. Her husband Kashif Saleem aged 44 is a businessman and the Adliya residents have six children including Mirha. Present at the celebration were the hospital s dynamic team of doctors nurses and midwives as well as the parents and their babies who over the last three-and-a-half years have become part of the journey. My wife and I came to the hospital on March 25 2021 in the afternoon and around 12am on March 26 Steev was born said Indian expatriate Sanju Mathew father of the first normal-delivery baby at the hospital. It was a long process but throughout it everyone took good care of (wife) Sumitha. The nurses were with her all the while. I was also present during the process and it was assuring to see so many doctors and nurses present added the 38-year-old finance professional and Tubli resident. In Bahrain the medical practice mandates a paediatrician to be present during a caesarean (surgical) delivery but at KIMSHEALTH Hospital a paediatrician accompanies other medical staff during normal deliveries as well according to senior paediatrician Dr Sajeev BK. The celebration featured a cake-cutting ceremony and some parents shared their positive experiences from receiving emotional support to premium care for both mother and baby. Parents who attended the ceremony were gifted a Little Citizens card launched by KIMSHEALTH Hospital earlier this month It provides a range of benefits including discounts for various services to babies born at the facility and is valid for three years from birth. The hospital also organises monthly antenatal programmes open to any expectant parent in Bahrain free of cost. Parents can benefit from educational talks by diverse experts including breastfeeding consultants labour nurses midwives gynaecologists neonatologists and paediatricians who impart knowledge and assure parents that delivery is normal thing Mr Thomas added.

Saudi Arabia s Naba Alsaha Medical Services Company has awarded a contract to Fujitec Saudi Arabia for the supply and installation of elevators and escalators for the Naba AlSaha Hospital project in the Al-Munisiyah district in Riyadh. The contract is part of the third phase of the project said a filing at the Saudi Exchange. The contract is valued SAR5.43 million and covers supply and installation of 14 elevators and 4 escalators including a 5-year warranty and free maintenance. - TradeArabia News Service ...

Saudi Arabia s Al-Modawat Specialized Medical Co has announced that construction work is nearing completion on the expansion of the eastern wing of the hospital s main building. The wing is expected to become operational and officially open during the fourth quarter of 2025 it said in a filing to Saudi Exchange. This expansion will result in a 23% increase in the number of inpatient rooms and a 12% increase in the number of medical clinics it said. The opening of the eastern wing is expected to enhance the hospital s capacity and accommodate a higher number of patients which will positively impact the group s financial performance. The financial impact is anticipated to begin appearing in the fourth quarter of 2025 and extend into the first quarter of 2026 it added.-TradeArabia News Service ...

Saudi Arabia s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has set a global benchmark in telehealth by delivering 293 381 virtual consultations in 2024 thus registering a 58.2% year-on-year increase. Through this it demonstrated how digital care could expand access to specialised services improve efficiency and ease pressure on hospital outpatient clinics. A government-owned Saudi foundation with a private non-profit nature KFSHRC aims to serve society with the highest level of healthcare and best patient experience in an integrated education and research setting. The Saudi institution s digital health services expanded rapidly averaging more than 800 virtual visits per day. Launched in 2021 the virtual consultation service was introduced to reduce travel burdens for patients in remote areas said the statement...

The National Energy Services Company (Tarshid) has announced that it has completed the installation of solar panels and systems across Al Iman General Hospital s buildings and facilities in Riyadh. The solar project which was implemented in co-ordination with Al Iman General Hospital will have a total capacity of 638 kilowatts which is expected to result in annual energy savings of approximately 1 million kilowatt-hours. Tarshid said the move was mainly aimed at improving the hospital s energy efficiency and reduce consumption by generating solar power for on-site use as per the highest international standards and best practices. By achieving significant energy savings and reducing carbon emissions Tarshid supports the Kingdom s strategic sustainability goals in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Tarshid Board Membe...

RAK Hospital is advising travellers especially those with underlying health conditions to consult their physicians before long flights especially during the summer holidays. The advisory follows a recent emergency case where a male patient developed a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE) after returning from an 8-hour flight from the UK. The patient was admitted to the ICU for monitoring and treatment with anticoagulants but the case serves as a reminder of the health risks associated with prolonged immobility during air travel. Travelers are strongly advised to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as chest pain shortness of breath coughing rapid heartbeat or palpitations pain redness or swelling in one leg or light-headedness and fainting after a flight. To stay safe while flying RAK Hospital ...

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has earned ISO 13485:2016 certification for its 3D Printing Services Department. This ISO certification represents the highest global standards for quality management systems in the design and manufacture of medical devices. It reflects the KFSHRC s strength in delivering innovative custom-made solutions in complex clinical settings with rigorous quality control and assurance said the Saudi facility in a statement. KFSHRC s 3D Printing Services Department has become a cornerstone of the hospital s precision healthcare ecosystem. The department uses advanced additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific anatomical models surgical guides prosthetics and implants to improve surgical planning reduce intraoperative risks and augment clinical outcomes it stated. In 2023 the department produced o...

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully executed a groundbreaking procedure in the Middle East implanting an advanced smart device within the brain to help manage chronic neurological disorders. This device monitors abnormal electrical activity and sends targeted electrical impulses to the affected regions aiming to alleviate symptoms decrease dependence on medication and enhance patients quality of life independence and health stability. This state-of-the-art innovation enables patients to better control neurological symptoms and potentially lower medication doses by as much as 50% reducing side effects and improving daily activities- especially for those with Parkinson s disease epilepsy and movement disorders said the centre. The device s built-in artificial intelligence rapidly analyses brain sig...

Saudi Arabia s National Energy Services Company (Tarshid) said it has joined hands with Al Amal Mental Health Hospital (Irada) to launch an energy efficiency project targeting 19 of the buildings within the hospital premises in Al Qurayyat region of the kingdom. The initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce consumption in alignment with international best practices. According to Tarshid the project is expected to reduce annual electricity consumption by 20% from 4.5 million kilowatt-hours to 3.7 million kilowatt-hours. This will result in annual savings exceeding 1 500 barrels of oil equivalent and a reduction of 500 MT of carbon emissions - equivalent to planting more than 9 000 seedlings annually. On the key tieup Tarshid CEO Waled Al Ghreri said the project follows comprehensive on-site surveys and technical studies tha...

Thumbay Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up the region s first private psychiatric and rehabilitation hospital Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital in Sharjah Healthcare City. It will focus on Innovation and Patient-Centered Care and is equipped to meet the highest clinical standards offering Advanced Therapeutic Modalities Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programmes Integrated Tele-health Solutions and Precision Medicine among others. The hospital s multidisciplinary model includes psychiatrists psychologists addiction counselors family therapists physical therapists and occupational specialists ensuring a holistic and individualised approach to patient care. Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital will have in the 1st Phase 60 beds and 2nd Phase 60 beds with a total of 120 beds and has following Key features. ...

In a landmark collaboration the UAE s Mulk International and India s Ajeenkya DY Patil Group have become equal shareholders in Mulk Med Healthcare announcing plans to launch the region s first large-scale virtual hospital featuring a network of over 20 000 doctors. The groups have further pledged to investment AED100 million ( 27.2 million) to revolutionise healthcare in the MENA and Asia-Pacific regions. This strategic partnership is set to redefine healthcare delivery by leveraging virtual solutions to enhance access and provide comprehensive services to millions said a statement. Dr Nawab Shafi Ul Mulk Founder & President of Mulk Med Healthcare emphasised the transformative vision of this collaboration: Our partnership and shared vision with the DY Patil Group is a major landmark agreement which signifies a shared dedication to rapidly evolving innovation and inclusivity in healthcare. The new Initiative introduce...

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) and Eli Lilly Saudi Arabia Limited (Lilly) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would pave the way to transform KFSHRC s Neuroscience Centre into a regional hub of excellence for Alzheimer s Disease. The parties aim to jointly explore initiatives to educate and train Saudi Arabian healthcare professionals about neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer s including the latest global research findings and best-in-class global practices in care. This comprehensive collaboration envisages among others Lilly transferring certain manufacturing know-how to KFSHRC to enable future manufacturing of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents and tracers in Saudi Arabia with export potential. PET scans are advanced imaging tests utilising radiopharmaceuticals called tracers. Or...

Al Qassimi Hospital has successfully implanted the first Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System (Esprit BTK System) in the UAE. Esprit BTK is a first-of-its-kind dissolvable stent in the UAE for people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below-the-knee (BTK). Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2024 the Esprit BTK System is designed to keep arteries open and deliver a drug called everolimus to support vessel healing prior to dissolving. Esprit BTK System The Esprit BTK System comprises materials similar to dissolving sutures. Once the blockage is open the device is implanted through a catheter-based minimally invasive procedure. The scaffold helps heal the vessel and provides support until it is strong enough to remain open on its own. ...

Saudi-based Fakeeh Care Group has announced that its key subsidiary - Dr Soliman Abdulqader Fakeeh Hospital Company (DSFH) - has signed up Advanced Horizons Contracting Company for the construction of its new medical centre in Makkah with a total built-up area of 14 400 sq m. Under this SAR104.1 million ( 28 million) contract Advanced Horizons Contracting will be responsible for construction electromechanical and finishing works said Fakeeh Care Group in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The entire work will be competed by AHC a key subsidiary of DSFH within 18 months it stated. According to the Saudi group the excavation shoring and dewatering works for the project have already been completed. Once ready the new 2 450-sq-m healthcare facility will offer the local community 20 clinics covering all specialties an expanded ER d...

SSH a leading master planning infrastructure building design and construction supervision company said it has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the Al Adan Hospital extension in Kuwait. Located within the Al Adan medical district this specialised hospital for women and children features 637 beds. According to SSH the Al Adan Hospital underscores Kuwait s dedication to enhancing medical services within the community and marks a significant addition to the country s healthcare infrastructure aligning with supporting the government s national healthcare expansion plan. Spanning 554 000 sq m of built-up area the hospital has over 28 operating rooms and complements the existing medical facilities within the site. On behalf of SSH we would like to congratulate the Ministry of Health on...

Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2 has announced the ground breaking of the Asan-UAE Gastroenterology Hospital the emirate s first integrated hospital specialised in gastroenterology. This marks the first international venture of Asan Medical Centre (AMC) South Korea s largest hospital. It is being developed by AMC in partnership with Scope Investment a UAE-based investment group. The groundbreaking ceremony held at DHCC Phase 2 was attended by Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; Moon Byung Jun Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai; Issam Galadari Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA); Dr. Soo-Sung Park Chief Financial Officer and Paediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Asan Medical Centre; Najib Fayyad Chief Executive Officer at Scope Investment; Dr. Saeed Al Dayeh General Manager Health Care Sector at Scope Investment and...

With the surge in screen time among both adults and children Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) also known as digital eye strain is becoming a significant health concern. Dr Archana Sood Senior Specialist Ophthalmologist and Head of the Department at RAK Hospital highlights the urgency of addressing this issue and shares preventive measures to safeguard our vision. Digital eye strain results from prolonged use of computers tablets e-readers and smartphones. Common symptoms include blurred vision double vision dry eyes eye discomfort and headaches. Digital eye strain Most of us are spending an average of 8-9 hours per day on devices which has taken a toll on our overall health especially our eyes says Dr Sood. We are seeing an increasing number of cases in our eye clinic where youn...

Red Sea Global (RSG) the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala has announced that work has begun on its new hospital project located in Red Sea s Turtle Bay area following the project design approval by Ministry of Health. The Turtle Bay Hospital once completed will provide world-class healthcare to the community of people living in working at and visiting the 1.5million sq m waterfront site. The Red Sea destination is set to welcome approximately 300 000 guests annually once the first phase of resorts is complete next year. Moreover Turtle Bay will eventually be home to some 14 000 employees and their families all of whom will benefit from easy access to quality healthcare and medical services. Today the developer announced it received approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) on the designs...

Introducing a unique multi-sensory healing experience Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital has opened at Al Qusais bringing a 126-bed advanced care facility integrating over 30 specialties under one roof. Inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum this modern tertiary care spans 335 000 square feet and aims to serve the healthcare needs of both local and international patients aligning with Medcare s commitment to UAE s Vision 2031 which aspires to position the country among the top 10 globally for quality healthcare. Sheikh Rashid commented: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai the healthcare sector has made tremendous progress over the last few decades driven by his vision for Dubai to have one of the best healthcare sectors in the world. With world-class healthcare institutions bri...

Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital part of the GCC s leading integrated healthcare provider Aster DM Healthcare FZC has announced the launch of the Aster Stroke Unit and Aster Urgent Care 24x7 programme in Oman. Located in Al Ghubra Muscat the hospital is set to significantly enhance its regional healthcare services with these new facilities. The inauguration was attended by Dr Ahmed Salim Saif Al Mandhari Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Organisation The Sultanate of Oman who officially opened the new units in the presence of esteemed guests including Dr Sherbaz Bichu Group CEO Aster Hospitals & Clinics UAE Oman & Bahrain; Shailesh Guntu CEO of Aster Hospitals & Clinics Oman; and Dr Ali Al Balushi Vascular Neurologist and Neuro-endovascular Surgeon Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital Oman. Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital is now the first private hospital in ...

The Buildings & Factories (B&F) vertical of Larsen & Toubro Construction (L&T) has secured a contract to construct the Al Namaa General Hospital from the Ministry of Health Sultanate of Oman. The scope of work includes construction of a 165-bed hospital building (G 4) including basement and ancillary buildings like substations STP etc. said a company statement. The project is to be executed in 30 months involving civil structures finishes MEP services medical equipment and external development including landscaping. The project value has not been disclosed. - TradeArabia News Service ...

RAK Hospital a leading healthcare institution in the UAE is introducing a cutting-edge diabetes management tool in collaboration with THB Asia s foremost Enterprise Healthcare SAAS company. This collaboration aims to enhance healthcare delivery patient engagement and support holistic diabetes care. Diabetes poses a significant global challenge often arising from family history unhealthy diets sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity. Dr Raza Siddiqui Executive Director of RAK Hospital stated: In a first-of-its-kind initiative RAK Hospital is integrating advanced technology and digital health platforms into patient care pioneering a novel patient engagement model. This model establishes a continuous communication loop between patients doctors and the hospital setting new standards for healthcare delivery in the region. With the UAE ranking 15th in the global ...

Alghanim International a leading engineering procurement and construction contracting company in Kuwait said its consortium with Saudi infrastructure major Tamasuk has achieved the financial close for the Al Ansar Hospital Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project thus marking a significant milestone in the healthcare infrastructure of the kingdom. The PPP project was awarded to the consortium by the Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia (MOH) in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP). The project scope includes finance design procurement construction and commissioning as well as providing operations and maintenance services for the emergency hospital and associated facilities for 20 years. Announcing the financial close Alghanim said as per the deal the consortium will develop the 244-bed Al Ansar Hospital in the city of Madinah. /d...

King Saud University (KSU) has achieved a new global milestone by entering the Guinness World Record for the largest dental hospital in the world with a total area of 37 165 sq m. This achievement confirms the university s commitment to providing healthcare services supporting medical education training programs and scientific research in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The university s medical city provides treatment services through its three campus hospitals and eight affiliated centres of excellence. The development programmes of the university s medical city and the expansion of its healthcare network have contributed to meeting the needs of patients and the local community. Advanced position This achievement comes after the university s medical city obtained an advanced position ...

SSH a leading project management company said it has completed the work on the New Maternity Hospital one of the largest healthcare projects in the region. A state-of-the-art specialist maternity hospital it is aimed at servicing the growing healthcare needs of Kuwait and the GCC on an international scale by bringing together all aspects of maternity care into a single complex said a statement from SSH. The expansive 789-bed hospital comprises three towering structures positioned atop a dense clinical podium. Adjacent to these are the outpatient clinical buildings a 1 200-car multi-storey parking lot and a multi-level entry atrium. Nestled along the Kuwait Bay coast within the Al-Sabah Health Zone the project boasts a breath-taking 360 000-sq-m site with a captivating connection to the sea it stated. SSH expressed delight ...

Dubai s King s College Hospital London marked a historic milestone by performing the first successful liver transplantation in Dubai on a 38-year-old woman grappling with liver failure. As the first facility to provide liver transplantation services in Dubai the hospital has raised the standard for advanced medical care in the region. This medical achievement not only signifies a triumph over a rare and severe liver condition but also establishes Dubai s capability to offer critical medical interventions previously unavailable in the local healthcare landscape said a statement. Currently King s College Hospital London is the sole licensed facility for liver transplantation by the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA). With a team boasting extensive experience having performed over 1 500 liver transplantations the hospital has positioned itself at the forefront of liver care in the UAE and beyond. The patient appeared jaundiced ...

Bahrain s King Hamad American Mission Hospital (KHAMH) situated in A ali has won the best designed hospital project in the 13th Annual MEED Projects Awards for incorporating wellness and healing as a primary feature of its design reported the Gulf Daily News our sister publication . For further details visit https://www.gdnonline.com ...

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) will present at the 2023 Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh (October 29-31) its advanced approach to enhancing patient experience by harnessing state-of-the-art digital healthcare solutions. The hospital will showcase the role of such technology in enhancing healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency across diverse medical domains at the exhibition that will see 250 exhibitors from 15 countries participating. Recognised as a premier healthcare gathering in the Middle East it serves as a platform for collaboration among Saudi and global healthcare communities including regional and international manufacturers and suppliers. This year s summit operating under the theme Investing in Health promises to be a pivotal event shaping the future of healthcare. The expo will showcase KFSH&RC s achievements and substantial advancements in streamlining the patient adm...

Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the delivery of health services within government schools. The entities joint efforts align with sustainable development goals in the field of public health and encompass strategic cooperation in several key areas such as developing the medical environment in schools enhancing students awareness through educational programmes improving counselling and therapeutic services and expanding community partnerships. The signing of the MoU took place in the presence of Dr Mohammad Salim Al Olama Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Health Services; Dr Yousif Mohammed Al-Serkal Director General of Emirates Health Services; and Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings. The MoU was signed by Dr Essam Al Zarooni Acting Executiv...

Aster DM Healthcare a leading integrated healthcare provider has launched the 175-bed state-of-the-art Aster Royal Al Raffah Multispecialty Hospital at Al Ghubra in Muscat. The hospital was inaugurated by Sayyid Fahar bin Fatik Al Said in the presence of Dr Azad Moopen Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare and Alisha Moopen Deputy Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare. This marks a significant milestone in bringing world-class healthcare services closer to the heart of Oman. Spanning 25 750 sq m the hospital is a multispecialty tertiary care facility that now stands ready to serve Oman s 5 million population. Highest standard of care Equipped with cutting-edge technology to deliver the highest standard of care the facility offers a wide range of sp...

Saudi-based Zamil Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Services Company (Zamil AC) said it has secured a major contract to provide mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) services for a premium 350-bed hospital project in Jeddah. Headquartered in Dammam Zamil AC is a key subsidiary of Zamil Industrial Investment Company a premier business group engaged in the development of innovative design and engineering solutions for use in the construction industry. The SR759 million ( 202 million) contract was awarded by Al Muhammadiyah Hospital for Healthcare Company a unit of Saudi-based Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group. Spread over a 24 000 sq m area it will boast a state-of-the-art hospital with 270 clinics armed with the latest medical equipment and led by top-tier specialists consultants and an experienced medical team. The new medical f...

A new state-of-the-art hospital located on Seychelles third most populated island La Digue and built at a cost of AED25 million ( 6.8 million) has been inaugurated by the country s President Wavel Ramkalawan. The hospital was built through a contribution provided by HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Chairwoman of the General Women s Union (GWU) President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and the Mother of the Nation a WAM report said. The hospital is equipped to provide services to around 3 000 residents annually and was established according to the latest international standards and equipped with state-of-the-art devices and equipment covering various medical specialities required by the island and the nearby islands and built in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed ...

Surgeons at a specialised hospital in Dammam eastern Saudi Arabia succeeded in setting a record by transplanting 26 livers in 90 days. A statement by King Fahd Specialised Hospital KFSH said that all donors underwent clinical examinations according to detailed medical standards in the preparation stage. The marathon surgeries witnessed great successes. For the first time in Saudi Arabia one liver was divided between two patients. Also a liver was taken from a deceased child at the age of 2 marking it as the youngest and smallest in the history of Saudi organ transplantations. KFSH staff are well-known globally in the field. Two of them head the Arab Liver Transplant Society and Saudi Liver Transplant Committee.-- TradeArabia News Service ...

Burjeel Holdings a leading healthcare provider in the region said it has been awarded a the contract to operate and manage Al Dhannah Hospital one of the largest healthcare facilities in the Al Dhafra region owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Under the agreement Burjeel Holdings will assume full operational responsibility for Al Dhannah Hospital aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services to Adnoc employees their families and the community in Al Dhafra region in a move that further underlines its Operation and Management (O&M) capabilities. Al Dhannah Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty hospitals in the Al Dhafra region with a capacity of 122 beds accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). It offers multi-specialty services including occupational medicine orthopedics pediatrics and emergency care. /div...

Scope Investment and Asan Medical Centre a renowned healthcare institution based in South Korea have tied up to develop Dubai s first comprehensive Gastroenterology Hospital. The agreement establishes the operation and management framework for the Asan GI Hospital-UAE a 65-bed specialised facility dedicated to the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The hospital will provide comprehensive care for various gastrointestinal conditions including those affecting the stomach colon liver bile duct pancreas as well as pediatric gastrointestinal disorders. Advanced treatments Asan GI Hospital-UAE will offer a wide range of advanced treatments and procedures including minimally invasive techniques through endoscopy surgical interventions for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers bariatric surge...

Egis a leading engineering and operations company said it has secured the project management contract for the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) in Aqaba Jordan. A key medical facility for the kingdom KHCC will be located on a 12 000 sq m plot. The five-floor building consists of a basement ground floor and three upper floors with a total area of 6 670 sq m and an additional building extension of 300 sq m. According to Egis the facility is designed to meet green building standards set by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and it also aims to achieve Leed Silver certification. The foundation stone was laid by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in March this year. This project will bring advanced oncology and cancer patient care to the southern governorates of Jordan thus eliminating the need for travel to Amman for cancer tre...

Seha Virtual Hospital (SVH) has received the highest level of Canadian international accreditation of the diamond category for its excellence in adopting safety standards and quality of care for its virtual services. Saudi Deputy Minister of Health Eng Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih attended the celebration in Riyadh marking SVH as the first virtual hospital in the world to obtain the certification. Since its launch in late 2021 SVH has worked to implement the highest standards of quality care and patient safety as this accreditation is considered one of the most prestigious endorsements provided by the Canadian Accreditation Commission after evaluating the performance of health facilities. SVH obtained it after undergoing a comprehensive evaluation of all its virtual services as well as patient safety standards. SVH provides virtual healthcare services in 17 major specialties and 57 sub-...

Evexia Day Surgery Hospitals & Clinics a leading ambulatory surgery centre has opened its new hospital at Zinj in Bahrain thus promising a paradigm shift in healthcare. A first of its kind facility in the kingdom Evexia specialises in one-day surgeries - an approach that minimises the risk of complications and maximises the patient s convenience. It was inaugurated by Mashael Isa Fairooz the Director of Evexia and the Founding Partner of JEO Capital Management a boutique consulting and investment firm that spearheaded the launch of the brand in the presence of senior officials prominent doctors and medical insurance company representatives. The management s vision is to launch a Bahraini day surgery brand that provides high-quality care by leading medical experts in a calm and peaceful environment that comb...

Saudi-based Dallah Healthcare Company is set to build a new hospital over a 45 000 sq m area within its own land located in Riyadh-Al-Arid district. The preparatory works on the new healthcare facility will begin in the coming days and the project is likely to be completed in Q4 of 2025 said Dallah Healthcare Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. The hospital which boasts a total built-up area of 87 300 sq m will have 250 beds in the initial stage with possibility for further expansion it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Olayan Financial Company (OFC) represented by Olayan Saudi Holding Company (OSHCO) and Austria healthcare firm Vamed Group have partnered to open a new rehabilitation and long-term care hospital in Saudi Arabia with 150 bed capacity. The facility will provide inpatients and out patients state of the art medical and non-medical services to insured patients government referred patients and cash patients the facility is the first of several planned as part of OSHCO s strategy to expand its healthcare investment portfolio will begin operations in Riyadh in the second quarter of 2024 and offer rehabilitation and post-acute long-term care. The announcement follows the establishment of a medical investment partnership between Olayan Saudi Holding Company and Vamed Group last month. An agreement was signed at Olayan Financing Company premises in Riyadh in the presence of Dr Nabil AlAmoudi Chief Executive officer of OFC Uwaidh Alharth...

Saudi German Health a leading healthcare group in the Mena region has inaugurated its latest hospital in Makkah under the patronage and presence of Prince Badr bin Sultan Al Saud Deputy Governor of Makkah Province. The facility is fitted with the latest medical technologies to provide locals and visitors from around the world including millions of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims with high-quality medical care. A total of 100 outpatient clinics 300 beds a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) the largest dialysis unit centre in Makkah with 30 rooms and cutting-edge surgery rooms are all features of the new hospital. Two of the important procedures that the emergency room in the hospital offers are STEMI pathway and stroke pathway. Well-equipped ER Furthermore 25 emergency beds are available m...

King Hamad American Mission Hospital (KHAMH) a state-of-the-art multi-speciality hospital among the most advanced of its kind in the region in Bahrain has now opened its doors to outpatients. The obstetrics and gynaecology department and the surgical departments will follow on March 26. The 125-bed purpose-built hospital which occupies a 25 000-sq-m area in A Ali has been fashioned as a five-star hospitality facility but is focused on the American Mission Hospital s (AMH) ethos of preventing illness through promoting wellness rather than purely treating diseases. The premium healthcare institution was officially opened by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince and Prime Minister earlier this year on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The inauguration was he...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi a Mubadala Health partner has been ranked the UAE s top hospital for a second consecutive year in Newsweek s prestigious 2023 World s Best Hospitals list. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is also the only hospital in the Gulf region ranking among the global list of top 250 hospitals from 28 countries. Hasan Jasem Al Nowais Vice Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Health said: A regional pioneer when it comes to healthcare innovation Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi continues to push the envelope and serve as an industry benchmark for outstanding patient-centric care delivered through the adoption of the latest technological and medical advancements and globally renowned multidisciplinary experts. Hard work /di...

Arzan Wealth a Dubai-based consulting firm governed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced that it had provided advice on a mezzanine financing opportunity for a healthcare facility located in Houston Texas. The structure has been created to comply with Shariah law. This investment is designed as a mezzanine loan to a Class A healthcare facility located in Houston US. Built in 1978 and fully renovated in 2022 the property is a 167 445 sqft urban hospital and is 100% leased to two premier healthcare tenants with a weighted average remaining lease term of 12.7 years. The term of this mezzanine loan is four years with two one-year extension options. Distributions would be made to investors on a quarterly basis at attractive risk adjusted returns over the life of the loan. Arzan Wealth advised on the structuring of the ...

RAK Hospital a premier hospital in the UAE has signed a clinical collaboration deal with India s Apollo Hospitals Group the largest healthcare provider in Afro-Asia. The partnership will cover training telemedicine services academics and laboratory referral services with the aim to cooperatively advance the field of health utilising the latest medical technology. Dr K Hariprasad Group President of Apollo Hospitals and Dr Raza Siddiqui Executive Director of RAK Hospital made the announcement. Expanding capacity Dr Siddiqui remarked that international partnerships are vital for expanding clinical capacity. The association will be immensely beneficial for patients who will now get access to the excellent medical team of Apollo without having to travel outside UAE. /...

On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince and Prime Minister today (January 26) inaugurated the King Hamad American Mission Hospital (KHAMH) a premium healthare institution in Bahrain located on a 25 000-sq-m area in A Ali. Speaking at the launch Prince Salman highlighted HM the King s unwavering support for development projects that enhance the kingdom s economic competitiveness and benefit citizens and residents reported BNA . Emphasising the importance of the healthcare sector and its key role in the kingdom s overall development the Premier said KHAMH was an extension of the longstanding Bahrain-US partnership and stressed upon the American Mission Hospital s (AMH) 120-year-long legacy as one of the first hospitals in the region since its opening in Bahrain. /di...

Novartis one of the world s leading pharmaceutical companies joined hands with the National Oncology Centre Royal Hospital Oman to empower women and raise awareness about Breast Cancer in Oman. The collaboration aimed to educate women about the importance of self-testing and regular cancer screenings in the early identification of breast cancer during an open day event at the hospital. Attendees to this event had the opportunity to meet with doctors to learn if they are at risk of breast cancer. As part of its mission to improve the health of communities around the world Novartis strives to be at the forefront of missions that improve public health education and the partnership with the National Oncology Centre is a key factor in this strategy. Working together with healthcare systems doctors and patients the company delivers on this commitment while ensuring the correct support is provided to ...

Bahrains Labour Fund Tamkeen announced its support for the upcoming King Hamad American Mission Hospital (King Hamad amh) located in A Ali through which around 200 Bahrainis will be employed in healthcare fields. Tamkeen s support will further the upskilling opportunities for Bahrainis and create high-value sustainable jobs.The announcement comes as part of Tamkeen s strategy to support all sectors while incentivising high-potential sectors which includes specialised healthcare in line with national priorities and the economic recovery plan. The Hospital will continue to offer unique collaboration opportunities with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Children s hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) which will help create an innovative healthcare hub. King Hamad AMH is also collaborating with Mayo Clinic in the United States on...

Al Borg Medical Laboratories has signed a partnership agreement with Al Amin Hospital in Taif to operate and manage its medical tests for five years starting October 1 2022. Al Borg Medical Laboratories was represented by its CEO Dr Saeed bin Mohammed bin Saeed Al Amoudi and Al Amin Hospital in Taif was represented by its General Manager Abdulmalik Abdulmughni Mohammed Al Amin. This partnership aims to expand the scope of services provided by both parties. The hospital seeks to be a leading medical centre that provides a wide range of unprecedented medical services at a high level with the highest quality. Expansion plans Within this strategic partnership comes the expansion plans for Al Borg Laboratories in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moreover this takes Al Borg s vision to be the diagn...

Investcorp a leading global alternative investment firm has sold its stake in ASG Eye Hospital the second largest eye care hospital chain in India to General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital. Investcorp invested in ASG in 2017 and has worked closely with its founder and management team to drive significant expansion and revenue acceleration by implementing several value enhancement initiatives. During the period Investcorp was an investor in ASG ASG successfully executed a domestic expansion strategy entering new and under-served markets in India. As a result of these initiatives the number of hospitals operated by ASG in India has increased two-and-a-half fold and revenues have tripled since Investcorp s investment. Earlier this year ASG won the bid to acquire Vasan Eye a large eye care hospital chain in India. This acquisition will expand ASG s ...

RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah won two accolades including the Medical Tourism Hospital of The Year award from World Medical Council (WMC) for its efforts in promoting UAE as a medical tourism destination across the globe. The awards were presented at the recently concluded WMC Excellence Awards 2022 in Dubai. Dr Raza Siddiqui CEO of Arabian Healthcare Group and Executive Director of RAK Hospital was also named CEO of the Year for his innovative leadership enduring commitment and high level of professionalism as well as his immense contributions towards the healthcare industry. Talking on the occasion Dr. Raza Siddiqui said: UAE has taken wide leaps in attracting foreign patients and is fast on the track of becoming a major medical tourism hub. RAK Hospital which has worked in line with the UAE s vision has built a trusted name across several countries for its seamless medical tourism as well...

Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad laid the foundation stone for the project to rehabilitate and expand the General Children s Emergency Hospital in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek. SFD will finance the project with a 30 million soft development loan. The ceremony held under the patronage of Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov was attended by Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the Kyrgyz Republic; Gulnara Baatyrova the Acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan and several officials. The project will contribute to developing the health sector in the Kyrgyz Republic and improving health services in paediatrics. To cater to the growing healthcare needs of the Republic the project will include constructing and equipping a five-storey surgical building with a total area of 17 000 sq m and a capacity of about 212 medical beds. The...

Clemenceau Medical Centre (CMC) Hospital in Dubai has opened the CMC Dental Clinic a fully serviced state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing exceptional dental care. Introducing the CMC Dental Clinic allows the hospital to offer its uncompromising care to a new segment of patients seeking best-in-class dentistry services within a modern and comfortable environment that inspires trust reassurance and relaxation. Building trust is important when it comes to choosing a dental office that can properly take care of a patient s needs as well as those of their family comments Dr Ali Khodr Head of the CMC Dental Clinic. Best care He adds: Our team is dedicated to providing the best possible care to each patient while assisting them in making informed treatment decisions. Our mission is to make every patient smile by prioritising t...

Sharjah s Kuwait Hospital an affiliate of Emirates Health Services (EHS) has revealed it is working to activate a clinic dedicated to migraine patients and to offer the most advanced treatments for the condition. This is in line with its development plans that aim to enhance the quality of treatment services provided and meet customers needs across all health facilities under the EHS umbrella. The clinic was activated at an event organised by the Hospital under the theme Together Towards a Migraine Treatment just as EHS began offering the latest drugs and medications for migraines that were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA. Community communication The event sought to enhance community communication and raise awareness of the disease its causes and fa...

King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital in Taif (west Saudi Arabia) has successfully accomplished 998 cardiac catheterizations and 10 open-heart surgeries during the first half of this year. Taif Health explained that the heart centre at the hospital achieved this through a local team of dedicated surgeons aided with the latest medical equipment to provide integrated services for heart patients which contributed to the decline in the number of patients who seek treatment in other Saudi cities. The Centre provided its services in the same period for more than 8 000 patients in general and subspecialties such as paediatric cardiac surgery and ultrasound clinics. TradeArabia News Service ...

Kuwait Hospital in Sharjah an affiliate of Emirates Health Services (EHS) has performed 939 surgeries and welcomed 15 040 patients in the first half of 2022 up from the 573 surgeries and 10 992 patients last year. Furthermore the hospital received 10 434 customers at outpatient clinics in the first half of the year compared with 8 483 in the same period of 2021. This is in line with EHS efforts to provide world-class health services in line with international best practices. Dr Essa AlMuallemi Assistant Director of Kuwait Hospital for Medical and Technical Affairs said: The advanced treatment technologies and health services that Emirates Health Services introduced to the Hospital have attracted more and more customers looking to receive treatment and medical services and particularly surgeries at Kuwait Hospital in Sharjah due to the accuracy of diagnosis speed of performan...

For the 28th consecutive year Cleveland Clinic is America s No 1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery in US News & World Report s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings while earning a Top 5 overall ranking for the 24th year in a row. Cleveland Clinic s main campus hospital ranks No 4 in the nation placed nationally in 13 specialties including nine in the Top 10 and six in the Top 5 and is the No 1-ranked hospital in Ohio. These rankings are a recognition of our caregivers compassion and expertise said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic MD. While this has been a challenging time for all of healthcare our commitment to delivering the best care possible has not changed. We continue to be dedicated to our goal to be the best place to receive care and best place to work in healthcare. Every day and with every patient we s...

Thumbay Group s Gulf Medical University will be the first to adopt Metaverse and fee payments in crypto currencies. Besides the group will launch the first Virtual Hospital on Metaverse to interact with patients and improve patient experience. Also planned is a Yoga Studio and Fitness Studio on Metaverse providing fitness programmesa and Yoga for Metaverse users. The full-fledged Virtual Hospital will be built in a phased manner on Metaverse platform providing patients with an immersive experience in healthcare. Virtual Medical University The Virtual Medical University and various labs at the Gulf Medical University will go on Metaverse giving students the ability to learn in the virtual world. Skills can be practised on virtual patients and simulated 3D Labs with gamification techniques for fast learni...

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura Development & Construction said it has signed an agreement with Fakeeh Care Group to build a state-of-the-art hospital in Makkah city at a total investment of SR1 billion ( 266 million). Fakeeh Care Group is a unit of Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital one of the most distinguished pioneers in healthcare institutions in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for more than 42 years. The major medical facility will boast 200 beds 60 outpatient clinics 20 emergency units and six operation rooms stated Umm Al Qura the owner and developer of Masar destination in Makkah city. The agreement was signed at a key ceremony held in the presence of the Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah. Today we add a new dimension to the Masar in providing integrated health care to the visitors and residents of Makkah in a strategic partner...

Healthcare market opportunities especially the new hospital projects in the Middle East and Africa (Mena) region worth 68.8 billion come under sharp focus at the Mena Hospital Projects Forum 2022 that took off on June 9. More than 250 delegates including senior government officials project owners developers healthcare industry experts and key stakeholders are examining and discussing these opportunities including the growing opportunities in the 243.6 billion healthcare sector at the two-day forum. With a young and vibrant population that is growing at a fast pace the Mena region will need a large number of hospital beds clinics pharmacies operation theatres medical laboratories physiotherapy centres and associated facilities in the coming decades. Significant growth The high-profile international con...

Alfanar Construction the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) division of Saudi group Alfanar has announced that it has been awarded a SR109 million ( 29.7 million) contract by the Ministry of Health to replace and develop the infrastructure for Ohud General Hospital in the city of Madinah. The 24-month project is aimed at revamping infrastructure for the 300-bed hospital said a statement from Alfanar. This project is part of the health ministry s plan to renew and upgrade its hospitals across the kingdom. Engineer Amer Al Ajmi Executive Vice President at Alfanar Construction said: It is our pleasure to work as success partners with a prestigious entity such as the Ministry of Health. Alfanar Construction has strong credentials in infrastructure projects execution and the Ohud General Hospital contract further strengthens our do...

Aldara Hospital and Medical Center one of the leading health care facilities in Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr Faisal Albattah as Chief Executive Officer of the hospital. The appointment aims to empower Saudi talents at all administrative levels specially leadership departments in order to achieve the hospital s strategic goals and drive the transformation of the health care industry in line with the objectives of the Kingdom s Vision 2030 said a statement. Dr Albattah with an extensive experience in managing medical facilities for more than 20 years is a valuable addition to Aldara Hospital and Medical Center team said a statement. He has held several executive and leading positions within renowned medical facilities in Saudi Arabia. Prior to his appointment at Aldara Hospital he was the CEO of GNP hospitals and before that he served as the CEO o...

Align Technology a leading global medical device company has announced the launch of its iTero Element 5D Plus imaging system in the Middle East. The iTero Element 5D Plus Imaging System provides a new comprehensive approach to clinical applications workflows and user experience. Building upon the success of the iTero family of scanners the iTero Element 5D Plus Imaging System offers doctors superior visualisation capabilities and cutting-edge digital scanning performance that delivers a seamless scanning experience enhancing digital adoption and productivity. With the iTero Element 5D Plus imaging system doctors can simultaneously record 3D intraoral colour and near infrared imaging (NIRI) images with just one full arch scan in as little as 60 seconds. The scanner can help doctors further optimise patient experience supporting minimally invasive treatment and a radiation free diagnosis. ...

Expression of Interest (EOI) has been sought from local and international partners to design build finance operate and maintain (DBFOM) Al-Iman General Hospital staff accommodation facilities in Saudi Arabia. This was announced by the Saudi Ministry of Health in cooperation with the National Centre for Privatisation (NCP). By launching this project the ministry aims to select a local or international developer to construct an additional 564 housing units with a variety of 280 parking spaces. Health sector privatisation The facility is scheduled to be operated for a period of 25 years including the design and construction period of two years. The project aims to contribute to achieving a major goal of the kingdom s Vision 2030 by increasing privatisation in the healthcare sector. &...

Dubai Hospital has launched the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot for performing robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries. Dr Maryam Al Raisi CEO of Dubai Hospital highlighted that in line with the vision and mission of the DHA the hospital places emphasis on the implementation of the latest technologies and smart solutions to provide the highest-quality of specialised patient-centred care. Al Raisi said the robot is one of the most sophisticated laparoscopic surgical technologies available and will significantly help enhance comprehensive general surgery and laparoscopic surgery services provided by the hospital. She added that the Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot enables surgeons to perform complex surgeries with increased precision and flexibility under various disciplines such as oncosurgery urology bariatric surgery gynaecology general surgery and cardiothoracic sur...

The Mena Hospital Projects Forum will focus on the growing opportunities in the 243.6 billion Middle East and North Africa (Mena) healthcare sector that needs additional hospital beds doctors nurses paramedics and pharmacists. Collectively healthcare projects under execution in the Middle East and Africa region are valued at 45 billion followed by pre-planning and planning schemes worth 23.8 billion according to a report by MEED Projects a regional construction project tracker. The high-profile two-day international conference takes place from June 9 to 10 2022 at a time when the healthcare sector in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is witnessing a phase of significant growth due to increased demand for healthcare services. A recent report by Fitch Solutions suggests that the Mena region s healthcare market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11...

AlSalam Specialist Hospital (ASSH) has been awarded Platinum Level of Accreditation status by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) in Bahrain. This assessment conducted during December 2021 by NHRA is based on the best international practices towards ensuring the highest quality of healthcare and providing safe environment for all patients. Dr Jamal Saleh Chairman of Board of Directors at AlSalam Specialist Hospital said: This award is the result of tireless efforts of every member of the team in improving quality safety and experience to every patients. Indeed this level of commitment will continue to excel in every aspect of quality. We are proud of this achievement and the team shall continue to keep improving the processes and systems in order to raise the level of our service and quality in every way possible he added. ...

In line with the efforts of UAE to position the country as the number one destination for medical tourism Clemenceau Medical Centre Hospital Dubai has recently obtained accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). This accreditation is granted to healthcare institutions that apply a group global standard for quality improvement and the quality of healthcare. The Clemenceau Medical Centre was distinguished by applying a standard criterion to obtaining this accreditation. Rigorous onsite evaluation CMC was 99.5% compliant with the 285 standard requirements of the 1 160 Measurable elements set by JCI Reaccreditation. The JCI accreditation was awarded to Clemenceau medical centre after a rigorous onsite evaluation by an international surveyor team of healthca...

The operations contract has been awarded for the Red Sea Coastal Village Hospital which will provide world-class healthcare to the community of 14 000 people working in and around the 1.5 million sq m waterfront site. The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) the developer behind the world s most ambitious regenerative tourism project has awarded the contract to the Steward alf Global Healthcare Company a joint venture (JV) between Alf Healthcare the health care arm of Saudi-based Alfanar a renowned developer and operator of large-scale PPP projects and leading international healthcare provider Steward Health Care International. As part of the contract Steward alf Global Healthcare Company will develop site-wide emergency response provision ensuring the utmost safety of workers and visitors. The hospital will be fully integrated with the wider healthcare of...

Gulf International Bank - Saudi Arabia (GIB Saudi Arabia) has announced that it has closed a project finance facility worth SR400 million ( 106.5 million) with the Saudi German Hospital Group for the construction of a 350-bed hospital in Jeddah. Spread over a 65 000-sq-m area the healthcare facility will mark the Saudi German Hospital Group s expansion of footprint across the kingdom. The project is led by Humania Capital (the investment arm of the Bait Al Batterjee Group) in partnership with Middle East Healthcare Company. The facility was fully underwritten by GIB Saudi Arabia and was closed in a two-bank financing deal between GIB and Bank Al Jazira. The project is already partially completed and expected to start operations in 2024. As a group we remain committed to providing greater access to state-of-the-art healthcare for ...

Gulf International Bank - Saudi Arabia (GIB Saudi Arabia) has closed a project finance facility of SR400 million ( 106.5 million) with Saudi German Health to build a state-of-the-art hospital in Jeddah. This 65 000-sq-m 350-bed hospital marks the Group s expansion of footprint in the Saudi Arabian healthcare space. The state-of-the-art hospital will address the untapped need for healthcare by offering a wide range of high-quality healthcare services needed by the market. The project is led by Humania Capital (the investment arm of the Bait Al Batterjee Group) in partnership with Middle East Healthcare Company (MEAHCO). The facility was fully underwritten by GIB Saudi Arabia and was closed in a two-bank financing deal between GIB and Bank Al Jazira. The project is already partially completed and expected to start operations in 2024. As a Group we remain committed to providing greater access to state-of-the-art healthcare f...

Oman International Hospital (OIH) the multi-super specialty hospital in Oman has launched Med Academy an exclusive centre for medical training research and development at its premises. The Med Academy is established with support from Siemens Healthineers and will be the first of its kind in the private healthcare sector in Oman. OIH soft-opened in May 2021 and was officially inaugurated by Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi Minister of Heath Oman on January 6 2022. It has already achieved several milestones. The establishment of Med Academy comes close on the heels of the hospital accredited with the prestigious EFQM Certification two weeks ago. Dr José Alexandre Cunha Board Member of OIH and Chairman of IGHS Group that manages the hospital said: It s indeed a proud moment as we emba...

Work has begun on a major multi-speciality hospital in Jeddah which is being developed by King s College Hospital London in partnership with Ashmore Group a specialist emerging markets investment manager and Saudi Bugshan Group. Scheduled to open in 2023 the state-of-the-art King s College Hospital Jeddah (KCHJ) located on King Abdulaziz Road will cover an area of over 32 000 sq m with a capacity of 150 beds in the first phase. The world-class healthcare facility will be fully integrated with King s College Hospital s facilities in London said a statement from Ashmore Group. Building on the success of King s College Hospital Dubai which in a short period of time has become one of the best hospitals in UAE Ashmore said the Jeddah facility will be the country s first truly integrated hospital bringing the full benefits of King...

Saudi Arabia s Jeddah is set to become home to a 150-bed world-class multi-speciality hospital which will be fully integrated with King s College Hospital s facilities in London. Building on the success of King s College Hospital Dubai which in a short period of time has become one of the best hospitals in UAE Ashmore Group a specialist emerging markets investment manager in partnership with King s College Hospital London and Saudi Bugshan Group has announced the start of construction of King s College Hospital Jeddah (KCHJ). The hospital is scheduled to open its doors to patients in the second half of 2023 and this is expected to be the first of many similar projects providing Ashmore and King s the platform for further growth in KSA. The state-of-the-art King s College Hospital Jeddah located on King Abdulaziz Ro...

Aster is opening a 200-bed multispecialty quaternary care hospital Aster Royal located next to Aster Al Raffah hospital in Ghubra in Oman. The name and logo of the new hospital has been unveiled by the Indian ambassador to the Sultanate to Oman Amit Narang in Muscat. The upcoming quaternary care hospital with permission from Ministry of Health Oman will aim to conduct complex treatment including transplant which will help the residents and citizens of Oman from travel to other countries for these procedures Dr Azad Moopen Founder Chairman & MD Aster DM healthcare conveyed through a Digital video Message. Through the services of Senior Omani Consultants & consultants from India Robotic Surgeries 24hrs Emergency and intensive care the team will ensure that each patient would receive royal services in this hospital ...

In a very rare case that happens once in every 55 million natural births quintuplets - 3 boys and 2 girls were born recently thanks to the efforts of a team of more than 20 specialists at Dallah Namar hospital. All newborns and their mother are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical care. The team included consultants in Ob Gynae Paediatrics and Anesthesia with a senior nursing staff. Dr Ayesha Nasir Head Ob Gynae Department at Dallah Namar and fellow of the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology who led the team said: The pregnant woman came to Dallah Namar in her 28th week and was in distress with difficulty in walking due to her enlarged abdomen. Her first ultrasound showed 5 placentas on the anterior and lateral walls. The plan was to continue the pregnancy till at least 32 weeks were completed to reduce th...

Bahrain Specialist Hospital one of the leading private hospitals on the occasion of World Diabetes Day has announced the launch of the Diabetes Care Centre. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health the centre will cater to the growing needs of diabetes care in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The centre s mission is to provide comprehensive and complete care to the patients with diabetes under one roof. According to the Ministry of Health the kingdom is considered one of the countries most affected by diabetes where the incidence of diabetes is 16.3% of the adult population in the age group between 20 - 79; an age group that is considered to be the most important for social and economic productivity. Dr Kasim O Ardati Bahrain Specialist Hospital s Managing Director sai...

Bahrain Specialist Hospital will organise a Diabetes Cycleathon to promote the importance of physical exercise in managing treating and preventing diabetes. On November 13 at 8 am the hospital will host the cycleathon at its premises in Juffair. The hospital has urged people to join the BSH Diabetes Cycleathon in large numbers to spread awareness and defeat diabetes. The activitiy is part of the Diabetes Awareness Month of November. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of US being physically active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that permits your body s cells to utilise blood sugar for energy) which aids with diabetes management. Physical activity also lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases and nerve damage by helping to control blood sugar levels. Dr Kasim O Ardati Bahrain Specialist Hospital s Ma...

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) a leading provider of Islamic financing solutions has provided project financing for KIMSHEALTH Bahrain enabling the launch of its latest medical facility KIMSHEALTH Hospital located in Umm Al-Hassam. With a total construction area of 10 000 sq m KIMSHEALTH Hospital boasts more than 20 specialties a modern infrastructure along with the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities. The multi-specialty Hospital has two operating rooms radiology ICU laboratory and inpatient rooms. With the inauguration of the new Hospital KIMSHEALTH has become one of the largest private healthcare providers with two hospitals and four medical centres in Bahrain namely Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH) in Salmaniya KIMSHEALTH Hospital in Umm Al Hassam RBH Medical Center in Janabiyah and KIMSHEALTH Medical Centres in Umm Al Hassam Muharraq and Askar. /d...

Dubai-based Moorfields Eye Hospital has added visual electrophysiology to its growing line of services. When someone looks at something a picture of the object is projected onto the retina at the back of his/her eye. The retina changes this optical picture into little electrical signs which pass along the optic nerve to the brain where the sense of seeing happens. Visual electrophysiology measures these small signs created by the eye and the brain. According to experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai visual electrophysiology assesses how the visual system is processing visual information and supports in the diagnosis of the visual problem. They also help monitor the progression of a visual disorder or the effects of any treatment. The tests are conducted by small electrical signals from the eye being recorded in response to a flashing light or a patt...

Bahrain Specialist Hospital is taking a step forward by setting up a Drive-through Covid-19 testing facility in Juffair. Its Mobile Medical Unit will reach out to various locations across Bahrain reducing the burden to travel long distance for the Covid-19 Test. The virus is highly infectious and the Drive-through facility is an added measure where one can get tested without worrying about exposure to the virus while standing in the queue and also takes the pressure from hospitals struggling to cope up with the flood of patients that require sample collection and analysis said Dr Kasim Ardati Managing Director at Bahrain Specialist Hospital. Drive-through Covid-19 centres across the kingdom play a key role in reinforcing the steps taken by the MOH in reducing infections and protecting health and safety. Bahrain Specialist Hospital Drive-through Centre makes it a convenient affordable and acc...

Scope Investment a UAE-based leading private investment group has partnered with Asan Medical Centre (AMC) the largest and the foremost hospital from South Korea to open GCC s first comprehensive GI (Gastroenterology) hospital in the emirates. The partnership brings global standards of specialised healthcare and increases the UAE s capacity in the fields of digestive health oncology organ transplantation and lifestyle diseases. In line with the UAE s vision to achieve a world-class healthcare system the hospital will build healthcare capacity and capability through advanced GI treatments as well as train local medical professionals. To date Asan has trained more than 3 700 international physicians from over 90 countries. Starting with gastroenterology services for both adults and children as well as surgical treatments the new provider named Asa...

As part of its goal to strengthen its position as a first-class multi-specialty hospital in Dubai Valiant Clinic & Hospital has announced that Faisal Juma Belhoul is now the Executive Chairman of its board. Leveraging on his many years of experience in various leadership positions Belhoul will lead Valiant towards achieving its goals of providing world-class healthcare services and a preferred healthcare destination. Belhoul is well known in the UAE healthcare industry for his leadership and entrepreneurial insight. He is the Founder of Amanat Holdings PJSC a publicly listed healthcare and education investment company where he served as Chairman. He was also Chairman of the Board of UAE Private Hospitals Council and of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Equipment Business Group of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). Belhoul also led the successful listin...

Aster Volunteers the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare has signed an agreement with Al Shifa Multispecialty Hospital in New Delhi to help set-up a 50 bed field hospital to meet the shortage of hospital beds for Covid-19 patients. The initiative is aimed at supporting patients who are financially disadvantaged and yet in need of critical care. As a part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) Aster would be supporting the development of the medical facility and ensure that the necessary infrastructure is in place while Al Shifa would be responsible for operating the hospital. The funds will be used to purchase patient beds medical equipment and other items needed to operate the field hospital. Dr Azad Moopen Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare said: India requires aggressive measures at the moment to be able to tackle the current situation. While our 14 hospitals in India spread across Kerala ...

The Specialty Hospital Amman Jordan has announced it is the first hospital within the Mena region to adopt the innovative geko device for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in high-risk vascular patients unable to be prescribed standard of care. VTE is a serious complication for patients in vascular care units and a preventable cause of hospital deaths worldwide. The current standard of care for VTE prevention when blood thinners cannot be prescribed due to bleed risk is a boot-like cuff that compresses the leg to increase blood flow called intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC). IPC however is not suitable for all patients due to vascular disease fragile skin or complex limb injury. IPC also requires resource to correctly fit the cuffs and pneumatic pumps are not always readily available. The result is the need for an alternative mechanical intervent...

Al Jalila Foundation a philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical innovation has unveiled plans to establish the UAE s first charity hospital to help cancer patients in need. To be built under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai the hospital will be completed in two phases. The state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer facility will open its doors in 2023 a WAM report said. The 250-bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology will have the capacity to treat 30 000 patients a year offering comprehensive services ranging from prevention diagnosis treatment and palliative care. The cancer care hospital will bring together innovative expertise and highly qualified medical professionals and advanced medical technologies on par with the best in the...

Oman International Hospital (OIH) the multidisciplinary private hospital has announced the soft opening of its facilities in Al Ghubra next week on May 2. The hospital is the result of a partnership between Suhail Bahwan Group Oman Brunei Investment Company and Idealmed GHS which is part of the European health group IGHS said a report in the Oman Observer . As a teaching hospital OIH has partnered with recognised academic institutions such as the University of Coimbra which is considered to be one of the oldest and most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Additionally in collaboration with Siemens OIH will host a Med Academy to ensure the continuous training of all its staff and promote the sharing of competencies and experiences. The hospital s services will...

Fakeeh University Hospital and DP World entered into a strategic partnership marking the first-ever tie-up of DP World a provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics with a hospital. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr Fatih Mehmet Gul CEO Fakeeh University Hospital and Abdulla Bin Damithan Chief Commercial Officer DP World UAE Region. The partnership will result in DP World being in charge of and responsible for logistical and supply chain requirements of the hospital. This essentially means pharmaceutical (including cold chain) storage and delivery and any current and future needs pertaining to warehouse management surgical consumables and other hospital utilities. To ensure that we are providing the best healthcare delivery services for our patients we need to stay completely focussed on the clinical aspect of our hospital. The collaboration with DP World enables us to optimize our ...

Meitra Care Network (MCN) an initiative by KEF Healthcare has announced its partnership with Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH) to launch a collaborative Centre of Excellence that will offer heart and vascular care services to patients. CSH and KEF Healthcare are at advanced stages of signing MoU for the full spectrum of services and in the first phase the centre will offer advanced interventional cardiology procedures and electro physiology department. A full-time MCN team will also be located at the CSH as per the terms. In the second phase the Centre will have a full-fledged cardiac sciences department that will offer all heart-related surgical procedures. Centres of Excellence in Orthopedics & Robotic surgery Advanced Neurosciences & Spine will also be introduced during the second phase. The Centre will be a first...

Bahrain Specialist Hospital the first hospital in Bahrain to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) is now reaccredited for the 4th time in a row. The hospital has reinstilled the trust laid by the authorities in maintaining the organisation s commitment to best practices in quality improvement and patient safety. Dr Kasim O Ardati Bahrain Specialist Hospital s Managing Director comments: As a premier healthcare provider one of our top strategic priorities is quality of care and patient safety. It is an honour to achieve this golden seal of accreditation as it reinforces our commitment towards offering world class healthcare service of international standards. This is accomplished by the multidimensional approach of our quality improvement framework with the involvement of teams using quality improvement tools with a focus on clinical governance patient satis...

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has announced the opening of a 204-bed hospital in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Field Hospital which spreads over a 7 000-sq-m area has been built by Seha in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention. Employing 75 doctors 231 nurses and 44 paramedics the facility features 48 ICU units and 156 dedicated units for moderate and severe cases of Covid-19 it added. Speaking at the opening Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah said: The establishment of the 204-bed hospital is reflective of the singular efforts made by the UAE on confronting the Covid-19 pandemic and on ensuring world-class medical care services for the entire population. It is a qualitative addition to this vital sector that rei...

VPS Healthcare s Burjeel Hospital has successfully administered advanced gene replacement therapy in an effort to save the lives of seven-month-old Emirati twins. With the gracious support of the government and leaders of the UAE the therapy has been carried out on the twins by the Abu Dhabi based hospital who diagnosed them with a rare and most severe form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1) a highly fatal disease. After visiting Burjeel Hospital for a neurological assessment with Consultant Pediatrician and Child Neurologist Dr Hussein Matlik the twin babies were diagnosed with the rare and devastating monogenetic neuromuscular disease SMA1 which is also known as Werdnig Hoffman disease. SMA is caused by a defective or missing survival motor neuron (SMN1) gene. The genetic disorder affects nerve cells that control voluntary muscles of the body resulting in the rapid and irreversib...

Staying at the forefront of providing advanced treatment options to the community RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah has now introduced Bamlanivimab. It is a highly effective antibody treatment against Covid-19 which greatly reduces the risk of hospitalisation or progression to severe disease and bad outcome including artificial ventilation. Bamlanivimab has been authorized for emergency use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat mild to moderate symptoms of Covid-19 in non-hospitalized adults with Covid-19 Positive result and who are at high risk for developing severe Covid-19 symptoms or the need for hospitalization. It is the first drug to be approved that was designed specifically against the new coronavirus. When there s a virus in your body like Covid-19 your immune system makes antibodies to ...

Saudi-based Sulaiman Al Habib Group said its subsidiary Gharb Al Takhassusi Hospital for Healthcare has signed up Masah Construction Company for the development of a new maternity and paediatric hospital in capital Riyadh. The move comes following the go-ahead from the board members for SR71 million ( 19 million) contract for the key healthcare facility said Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Under this one-year contract Masah Construction Company will complete all structural works related to the project it stated. Sulaiman Al Habib Group said the initial approval was obtained from the Ministry of Health to open the healthcare facility The company is currently working to receive the construction license from Riyadh Municipality it added .-TradeArabia News Service ...

A new state-of-the-art dialysis centre has been set up in Riffa Bahrain providing equitable and affordable access to the services of the well-established Bahrain Specialist Hospital Nephrology & Hypertension Center of Excellence at Juffair. Situated at Bahrain Specialist Hospital - Riffa Clinic the dialysis centre caters to patients suffering from kidney ailments as well as end-stage kidney failure. Bahrain Specialist Hospital Managing Director Dr Kasim O Ardati commented: Patients requiring dialysis cannot travel long distances; till now they had to make the journey from Riffa to our main facility in Juffair. With the opening of our new Outpatient Dialysis Center we can now extend our expertise in treating dialysis patients of Riffa and surrounding areas. The dialysis centre having four private dialysis stations is staffed by experienced dialysis nu...

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) the largest healthcare network in the UAE has signed an agreement with King Fahad Specialist Hospital (KFSH-D) Dammam KSA aiming to aims to foster healthcare benefits between both institutions. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed under the patronage of Dr Abdulaziz Al Ghamdi Chief Executive Officer of the First Health Cluster in Eastern Region KSA; Seha s Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Gareth Goodier and the Chief Executive Officer of King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Dammam Omar Sharif. The MoU aims to establish training programs exchange administrative and clinical knowledge and expertise as well as promote services in the fields of medicine academia and clinical research. Dr Gareth Goodier said: Throughout Seha s legacy we have seen the power of partnerships facilitate the exchange of best-practice knowledge and clinical expertise ultimately cont...

Zulekha Hospital in the UAE and Israel-based Health Plus have signed a mutual agreement to cooperate in the field of medical tourism said a report. The partnership hopes to further strengthen both healthcare systems by sharing medical expertise and best practices news agency WAM reported. In their statements following the signing of this agreement Senior Director Administration at Zulekha Hospital Dubai Dr. Zia Ur Rahman Shah; and Dr. Tatiana Zhelninova Head of Health Plus Middle East said the collaboration will for the first time also allow patients from Israel who are undergoing dialysis to receive treatment while in the UAE. Under the programme Holiday Dialysis patients who previously could not travel due to ongoing dialysis treatment will now be able to travel to Dubai once travel restrictions ease and continue their dialysis - combining their holidays with quality health treatments. Other hea...

Saudi Arabia s Haif Development Company has signed up Khatib&Alami (K&A) as the lead designer for its first healthcare project a 300-bed general hospital to be located at a prime site in the heart of capital Riyadh. With a built-up area of 39 456 sq m the hospital will provide a full breadth of healthcare and diagnostics services said a statement from K&A. As per the agreement K&A will design the project according to international healthcare standards and meeting all Leed best practice sustainability requirements. Subject to authority approvals the design phase is likely to be completed in December 2021 with construction expected to take 11 months it stated. The development of the proposed hospital at the Cairo Intersection in the growing business district of Olaya will support the aims of the Sa...

The team of doctors at Thumbay University Hospital Ajman have performed a mid-foot reconstruction using 3-D technology and saving a nine-year old Nigerian boy from foot amputation. The young boy who had severely injured his right foot including bones and soft tissues because of the accidental gunshot in Nigeria had lost all hopes of getting it back as numerous consultations with Doctors in his native country and in UAE had only indicated one solution: foot amputation. After a thorough analysis and a CT angiography of the foot Dr Faisal Ameer Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Thumbay University Hospital concluded that salvation of the limb was possible with a series of complex surgeries and treatments. The first challenge was to provide adequate coverage and blood supply to save the foot. In a surgery lasting more than 14 hours the doctors of the organization performed a micro-vascular free flap as the first procedure. ...

Al Salam Specialist Hospital one of the premium healthcare facilities in Bahrain has signed a partnership deal with Silah Gulf towards provision of contact centre services. As per the deal Al Salam Specialist Hospital will gain access to the most advanced Contact Center technology and BPO solutions provided by Silah to ensure the highest quality of services to ASSH s valued customers through an efficient accurate and prompt response. Al Salam Specialist Hospital CEO Dr Ramez Elawady said: Silah is providing a dedicated team of well-trained multi-lingual customer service experts to deliver service excellence to our customers. This partnership with Silah is a further indication of our commitment to ensuring continued growth through highest standards of customer service to all our valued customers both locally and internationally he stated....

The Global Mercy the world s largest civilian hospital ship is now soon to be ready and leave the Tianjin Xingang shipyard in northern China after several years of design and construction. Mercy Ships the international charity that ordered the vessel expects it to enter service by the end of 2021 after transport to Africa. The Global Mercy has been a very special project for Swedish Stena RoRo an expert in building tailored vessels for special needs. Stena RoRo has been responsible for the design the contracting and the construction oversight of the complex vessel. In addition to the Chinese shipyard the project includes several European American and Asian subcontractors. We have applied one of our concepts on a ship from the RoPax-class which are passenger and freighter vessels for international voyages and modified her into a pure passenger ship with hospit...

Dubai-based Latifa Hospital for Women and Children recently performed minimally invasive procedure for endometriosis on a patient who flew down from Poland to receive treatment at the hospital s Endometriosis Centre of Excellence. Dr Muna Tahlak consultant gynaecologist and CEO of Latifa Hospital for Women and Children said: Prof Arnaud Wattiez has been a mentor and instructor to surgeons in minimally invasive gynaecology surgery (MIGS) all over the world. His work is at the forefront of technical advances in endoscopic gynaecological surgery. MIGS is an area of expertise at the hospital we feel extremely proud that today Latifa Hospital has become a referral centre for MIGS in the region and abroad. Dr Tahlak added that presently almost 80 to 90 per cent of all gynaecology surgeries at Latifa Hospital are done through minimally invasive methods which ensure fewer complications and faster recovery for patients. Dr ...

Hill International a global leader in managing construction risk said it has secured a contract from Cairo University to provide project management services for the Kasr Al Ainy Hospitals Development project located in the Egyptian capital. As per the deal Hill International will provide project management services during the design procurement and execution stages of the project which involves the renovation of all existing Kasr Al-Ainy hospital buildings and facilities and construct any additional facility buildings if required. The ultimate goal of the EGP5 billion ( 318 million) revamp project is to transform the hospital into a facility organized by specialist departments rather than general care and to increase hospital capacity by some 300%. This will allow Kasr Al-Ainy to serve more patients at a lower cost while also i...

Oman s Ministry of Health has laid the foundation stone for the new Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah which is being set up at an investment of RO129 million ( 334 million). To be built over 94 400 sqm the main building consists of a ground floor and six floors. The 700-bed project will have speciality wings for both men and women besides 25 labour rooms two operation theatres and an integrated accident and emergency unit reported The Oman Observer. Designed for the purpose of meeting future demands the hospital contains a pharmacy medical laboratories a daycare unit a room for minor operations physiotherapy and chemotherapy units it stated. The project includes offices for an administration services building medical warehouses auxiliary electric generators and potable desalination devices the report added. ...

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has reopened the rehabilitation department in Al Ain Hospital resuming the provision of world class medical care to its patients. The rehabilitation department which is located in a building separate from the main hospital facility provides specialized services including physiotherapy occupational therapy and speech-language pathology reported Emirates News Agency WAM . Sumaya Al Hammadi Director of the Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Center Al Ain Hospital said: We are pleased to provide holistic multi-disciplinary services to the community of Al Ain through our rehabilitation department which is equipped with the latest equipment and advanced technologies. The rehabilitation department cares for People of Determination patients recovering from an illness or fracture-related surgeries patients with learning disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disor...

Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi today announced the launch of the first E-GPS Robot from Globus Medical in Middle East. The E-GPS Robot or Excelsius-GPS is used in spine surgeries for accurate screw placements. It is a breakthrough innovation in spine surgery developed by Globus Medical US. John Sunil CEO of Burjeel Hospital said: We constantly monitor the developments and innovations in the healthcare industry and embrace technologies that help us to serve our guests the better. We are pleased to be the first in the Mena region to launch the Excelsius- GPS Robot technology at Burjeel Hospital. This would help our specialist doctors to perform complicated procedures with greater precision. We believe the adoption of the latest robotic technology will help us in delivering superior-quality treatment to our guests. The launch was held on August ...

Automation Anywhere a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) announced a collaboration with Saudi German Hospital (SGH) using AI-powered software bots to help improve patient care and automate end-to-end business processes during the Covid-19 crisis. The digital workers provided by Automation Anywhere are expected to transform SGH front and back offices to modernise key touchpoints -- from patient on-boarding to insurance billings office management operations and other financial processes ultimately improving business resiliency for one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. The deployment was facilitated by Advansys ESC. The addition of newest Automation capabilities will allow SGH hospital to add value and support caregivers in the treatment process by providing deeper insights on the patient s specific condition lifestyle and patient be...

Jeddah-based Saudi German Hospital one of the largest private healthcare provider groups in the Mena region said it has successfully performed a surgical procedure on a newborn suffering from a rare congenital condition called Congenital Thoracoschisis. This is the Arab world s first ever surgery dealing with this critical condition which is a congenital malformation characterised by herniation of the abdominal content through a defect detected in the thorax that developed during the fetal stage said a statement from the Saudi German Hospital. According to the hospital s senior officials the infant was born with a portion of the colon stomach and liver outside of its body. Upon being admitted to the hospital a team of surgeons assessed the situation and condition of the infant and immediately prepared for surgery. The objective was to place the inte...

International law firm Clifford Chance has advised three international development finance institutions on a 108.5 million equity financing package to Humania a private healthcare company within the Bait Al Batterjee Group. Led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) the other institutions involved in the consortium were: IFU the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries and Proparco member of the Agence Francaise de Développement (AFD) group. The Clifford Chance team advised the consortium on their investment terms and on the terms of the shareholder arrangements in Humania said the company in a statement. The financing will be used in conjunction with a separate Islamic facility (on which Clifford Chance advised the lenders) to develop greenfield general hospitals in Alexandria (Egypt) and Casablanca (Morocco) greatly improving the quality of healthca...

Mulk Healthcare has launched the Middle East s first digital hospital with a network of 2 000 doctors and access to the best diagnostic clinics hospitals and medical experts. For patients E-Hospital offers complete end-to-end services from booking appointment seeking consultation securing health insurance approval diagnosis prescription and medication. E-Hospital offers cost-effective medical solutions to all health-related problems making it cheaper and less time consuming compared to the existing healthcare regime. Mulk E-Hospital comes as a downloadable app that brings a whole range of healthcare services at the fingertip of a patient. This is the first major healthcare app in the region that will provide the full 360 degrees of healthcare from consultation to post hospital care. The global telemedicine technologies market wa...

American Hospital Dubai part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group has selected Oracle Cloud Applications and Cerner a Gold Level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN) for a major digital transformation. The initiative is aimed at reducing cost optimising physician performance driving better inventory management avoiding losses to over or understocking and hiring and retaining the best talent. As per the agreement Cerner will deliver a new health IT platform an electronic health record (EHR) to improve the safety quality and healthcare experience for patients and caregivers. In addition Oracle will provide the digital business platform and Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud to enhance productivity reduce costs and improve controls. Both solutions will integrate hospital business and clinical operations to improve efficiency and business decision-making based on real-time d...

Al Ain Hospital has introduced technology-led services that allow patients to visually and vocally communicate with their first-degree family members boosting their morale during their hospital stay. Al Ain Hospital is a healthcare facility that operates under Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) the largest healthcare network in the UAE. This announcement is aligned with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Hospital s mission to provide holistic support enabling them to improve their psychological wellbeing which has a direct impact on their treatment journeys and physical condition. Mohammed Salem Thaaloub Alderei Chief Operating Officer Al Ain Hospital Al Ain Hospital said: With patient experience and comfort our top priority we are committed to providing a unique model of care with a truly integrated approach that focuses on both medic...

A new concept bed the disposable emergency hospital bed engineered to meet the needs of temporary quarantine centres in India has garnered laurels there and is now available in UAE and across the GCC. The low-cost 100% recyclable bed is made high strength corrugated board made from high performance grade craft paper is easy to transport and assemble. The bed has had a rapturous reception in India in recognition of this feat of engineering. Although the bed is only 10 kgs it is engineered to carry 200 kgs. It is coated with a chemical that enables it to withstand liquids so the floor can be mopped and disinfectant can be used says Mahesh Kumar of Regent Trading which has imported the beds. A lot of thought and ingenuity has ensured it meets the needs of quarantine centres in the current conditions. The beds are easy to assemble the pieces...

Aster DM Healthcare one of the largest private healthcare service providers in the UAE has launched a 50 bed critical care Aster Hospital in Muhaisnah Dubai UAE. Dr Amer Ahmad Sharif Chairman of the Covid-19 Command and Control Centre & Vice Chancellor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and Dr Muna Tahlak CEO-Latifa Hospital formally inaugurated the hospital in the presence of Alisha Moopen- Deputy Managing Director at Aster DM Healthcare Shamsudheen AP- Director at Aster DM Healthcare& Chairman of Regency Group and Dr Sherbaz Bichu- CEO of Aster Hospitals UAE. The new facility will provide treatment to Covid-19 patients in addition to other Aster and Medcare Hospitals in UAE. Aster Hospital Al Qusais and Medcare Multi-Specialty Hospital Al Safa are designated centres by Dubai Health Authority for Covid-19 treatment. With this new facility Aster DM Healthcare strengthens its presence in UAE ...

Saudi-based Al Murjan Group has reached an agreement with Mediclinic Middle East a unit of British heathcare group Mediclinic International for the setting up of a 200-bed hospital on a 80 000 sq m area in Jeddah city. As per the deal Mediclinic Middle East will manage the hospital and support Al Murjan Group with expertise and advisory services in planning design and construction while the commissioning of the hospital is expected by the second quarter of 2022 said the statement from the company. Situated on King Abdul Aziz Road in the northern part of Jeddah the hospital is being built at an investment of more than SR1 billion ( 266 million). The hospital designed and to be completed in accordance with international standards will comprise eight floors offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including general surgery internal medicine cardiology...

Xerox Holdings Corporation is leveraging its manufacturing capabilities and in-house materials expertise to produce 140 000 gallons of hand sanitizer by June 2020 an initiative focused on helping to save lives during the current global health crisis. First deliveries are expected by end of month just a few weeks from concept to market. Xerox will produce the sanitizer at its facilities in Toronto and near Rochester NY distributing the product to resellers who are approved vendors to frontline healthcare organizations. This is a time for every company every person to look at what they can do to help society said John Visentin vice chairman and chief executive of Xerox. Essentials like hand sanitizer will continue to be in high demand. The team moved fast figured out how to get over the hurdles and are starting to deliver product all in under a month. This initiative follows Xerox ...

Dubai Government is developing a large field hospital within the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)in a major move to deal with any potential increase in Covid-19 patients. The hospital will have critical facilities and size needed for the proper functioning of a large hospital. Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is installing medical equipment at the new field hospital and providing the staff to ensure the facility can start operating as soon as there is a requirement for increased capacity. The temporary hospital will operate under the umbrella of DHA the Covid-19 Command and Control Centre and the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai. Humaid Al Qutami director general of Dubai Health Authority said the field hospital which will be developed in phases within DWTC can be expanded to provide up to 3 030 beds. Staffed by well-trained medical staff including doctors nurses and para-medical personnel the hospital wil...

Acwa Power a leader in power generation and water desalination projects has signed up leading construction and contracting firm Thabat to build an integrated mobile hospital with a 100-bed capacity fully resourced with the medical equipment and supplies needed to treat Covid-19 cases. The new hospital which will be operational within 70 days aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services and aid in handling the pandemic. The agreement was signed by Thamer Al Sharhan of Acwa Power and Essam Al Muhaidib of Thabat in the presence of Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Health Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah and Acwa Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan. As per the agreement Acwa Power will utilise its extensive expertise and capabilities in the swift implementation and delivery of projects that require the highest standards of safety and security. Upon completion of construction w...

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (MEHD) has introduced the option of virtual consultation appointments for both new and existing patients to complement their current face-to-face appointment offering. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai s world class team of ophthalmologists will now be available to provide virtual consultations from 10 am to 10 pm Saturday through Thursday to consult with patients remotely for certain eye conditions. Face to face appointments will still be offered depending on the need of the patient said a statement. While promoting the Stay Home. Stay Safe campaign Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is protecting the health of patient s eyes from the convenience of their homes. The video consultation will be facilitated through a safe and secure video platform approved by Dubai s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. ...

Adnec and ExCeL London are co-operating with the National Health Service of the UK and all relevant parties with the aim to provide all available necessary capabilities to facilitate medical teams reported state news agency Wam . In addition Adnec and ExCeL London will provide all necessary technical and logistical support to sustain the functionality of the venue s facilities in accordance with the highest global standards. This co-operation is aligned with Adnec s strategy which aims to support all national and international initiatives that will mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 by providing the capabilities facilities and infrastructure to the concerned authorities on all local and international levels. NHS Nightingale Hospital will have a capacity of 4 000 beds and will be able to provide a comprehensive range of medical support facilities for those infected with COVID-19. The hospital shall contain two w...

Ajman Free Zone has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi German Hospital Ajman with the aim of providing health services to customers investors and employees. This step came as part of Ajman Free Zone s efforts to provide services of various levels to customers and investors to enable them to run their business easily and conveniently. The region not only provided services to facilitate the establishment of businesses but also extended beyond that with the provision of various services to meet the interests of investors. The MoU supports the aspirations of Ajman Free Zone to improve health services provided to its members and to support them by reducing fees for medical statements in case of illness or having any accident while maintaining the best medical practices provided and pledged by the hospital. We are pleased to sign the Memorandum of Unders...

King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH) has launched a host of eServices via the Sehati health services app which is provided by the Information &eGovernment Authority (iGA). The hospital s services include uploads of medical report as they become available medical appointment reservations and medicine delivery. KHUH Commander Major-General Dr. Shaikh Salman bin Atiyatallah Al Khalifa said: King Hamad University Hospital is the first government hospital in the kingdom to introduce an app and electronic system that makes communication easier between the hospital and its visitors. We always strive to offer our services through the most modern and effective methods in order provide better care to all patients. iGA Chief Executive Mohammed Ali Al Qaed said: Launching the hospital s services via the Sehati app is i...

Saudi German Hospitals (SGH) Group has officially announced the opening of its newest hospital in Dammam in the presence of HRH Prince Saud Bin Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Governor of the Eastern Province. The new facility is SGH Group s first hospital in the Eastern Province and its 11th hospital in the region. This is in line with the group s strategic expansion plans which aim to extend the group s presence in the Kingdom and the region--providing world-class medical care an SGH statement said. Makarem Sobhi Batterjee president Saudi German Hospitals Group said: We are proud to announce the opening of our first hospital in the Eastern Province which affirms our commitment to reach to every patient in Saudi Arabia. We aim to provide patients with easy access to premium international healthcare close to home so that they do not need to travel abroad for medical care. This newly-opened Sau...

American Hospital Dubai part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Imaging one of the global leading company in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment. As per the agreement signed during the Arab Health 2020 high-performance (PET/CT) scan machine manufactured by United Imaging to be installed at American Hospital Dubai s Nuclear Medicine Department and both companies will be engaged in intensive cooperation in clinical and scientific research. A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning. A PET scan uses a radioactive drug (tracer) to show this activity. This scan can sometimes detect disease before it shows up on other imaging tests. The new technology is useful in revealing or evaluating several conditions incl...

American Hospital part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group and one of the leading pioneers of private healthcare in the Middle East has partnered with Etisalat Digital to launch the first-of-its-kind telehealth service in the private sector. The service is a continuation of American Hospital s mission to provide clinical excellence to patients in need said a statement. This strategic partnership was revealed during the ongoing Arab Health 2020 the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. The new service is in line with the Fifty-Year Charter launched earlier in 2019 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The telehealth service will enable UAE residents to request and avail remote medical consultations with the doctors of American Hospital by utilising the Et...

Dubai will kick off the 45th edition of the World Hospital Congress (WHC) in 2021 under the theme Achieving Sustainability and How Should We Look in 2030? . Organized by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation (IHF) and INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions a member of INDEX Holding the annual World Hospital Congress will be held from December 5 to 8 2021. IHF 2021-World Hospital Congress will gather world renowned hospitals leading healthcare institutions specialist doctors and industry professionals from across the globe with the aim of addressing the most important healthcare challenges facing hospitals around the globe how to cope up with ever increasing burden of diseases facilitate superior services and deliver excellence in healthcare for communities societies and its people. This was announced during a press conference held earlier today at the Dubai...

American Hospital part of Mohamed & Obeid Al Mulla Group one of the leading pioneers of private healthcare in the Middle East has inaugurated its robotic surgery services. The hospital is the first medical facility in Dubai to offer the fourth generation of the da Vinci Xi surgical system to conduct robotic surgery services solidifying the emirate s position on a regional scale as a hub for medical tourism for patients seeking world-class professional care. The event was held in the presence of Humaid Al Qutami director general of the Dubai Health Authority; Buti Almulla chairman of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group; Sherif Beshara chief executive officer of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group. The launch of the service aligns with the overarching goals of the UAE Centennial 2071 and the recent three-year budget cycle (2020-2022) approved by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of ...

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) said that the new Emergency Department at the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Seha s latest world-class facility will begin accepting patients from 7am on January 9. Simultaneously the Emergency Department at Mafraq Hospital will shut permanently reported Emirates news agency Wam . On the same day the inpatient wards at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City will be activated signifying the full-fledged functioning of the UAE s largest hospital. In partnership with Mayo Clinic a non-profit global leader in medical care education and research Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City reflects Seha s commitment to medical excellence and patient experience. The new hospital is devoted to providing the community with world-class healthcare and medical services with its cutting-edge technologies in diagnostic and medical care and globally accredited professionals. Specialised services ...

American Hospital part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group has become the first medical facility in Dubai to offer the fourth generation of da Vinci Xi surgical system to conduct robotic surgery services. The launch of the service aligns with the overarching goals of the UAE Centennial 2071 and the recent three-year budget cycle (2020-2022) approved by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to make Dubai one of the most liveable cities in the world. As per this budget cycle for the year 2020 5 per cent has been dedicated to Excellence and Innovation. Dr Hatem Moussa American board certified consultant general surgeon and an international robotic surgery trainer at American Hospital said: The facilities at the hospital represent the most advanced services from across the world and with the addition of the robotic surgery system we will be taking the surgery beyond the...

A delegation of the Indonesian Ministry of Health recently visited Burjeel Medical City a 400-bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital under VPS Healthcare in Abu Dhabi s Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The 15-member delegation headed by Dr Terawan Agus Putranto Health Minister of Indonesia was joined by Husin Bagis Indonesian ambassador to the UAE several government officials and industry leaders. The delegation was received by Dr Shamsheer Vayalil chairman & managing director VPS Healthcare who briefed the visitors about Burjeel Medical City. He gave an overview of the specialties and services available in the hospital and elucidated about the research centre and oncology treatment for adult and paediatric subspecialties long-term and palliative care (including immunotherapy and molecularly targeted therapies). Dr Vayalil highlighted the state-of-the-art techniques the hospital has adopted the high-quality...

Australian healthcare specialist Aspen Medical has started work on the first of the six major primary healthcare centres being developed in co-ordination with the Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi in the capital and Al Ain cities. Under a contract with the DoH Abu Dhabi Aspen will be responsible for management and operation of the hospitals beside its construction. Speaking at the official ground-breaking ceremony held in Abu Samrah area of the capital Aspen Medical Group CEO Bruce Armstrong said Aspen Medical is honoured and pleased to be working in partnership with the DoH to bring our global primary healthcare experience to the people of Abu Dhabi through our locally-based team. The company was selected by DoH Abu Dhabi to provide comprehensive primary healthcare in nine areas of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain following a public tendering process he stated. Mohamed Hamad Al Hameli the under-secretary...

Dubai Health Authority and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (KDAH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in key areas of healthcare. The MoU was signed by Humaid Al Qutami director-general of the Dubai Health Authority and Dr Santosh Shetty CEO and executive director KDAH in Mumbai during the DHA delegation s recent visit to India. The MOU envisages cooperation and sharing of advanced knowledge protocols to strengthen expertise in various aspects of healthcare. The MoU will facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration in key areas of healthcare and facilitate better healthcare services to the communities. Al Qutami headed the delegation that was on an official visit to India. During their visit to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai they were presented an overview of the specialties available across 15 centres of excellen...

Humaid Al Qutami director-general of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) recently inaugurated two superspecialty departments of Multiorgan Transplant Sciences and Andrology cum Reproductive Sciences at the BR Life SSNMC Hospital at Raja Rajeshwari Nagar Bengaluru India. The high-level delegation from Dubai led by Al Qutami was received by Dr B R Shetty chairman BRS Ventures Binay Shetty vice chairman and Group CEO BRS Ventures and Col. Hemraj Singh Parmar Group CEO BR Life at the BR Life SSNMC Superspecialty Hospital premises. The delegation was provided an overview of the super speciality services in the hospital including cardiac sciences neuro sciences ortho sciences GI sciences and oncosciences. Al Qutami said: In line with the vision of the leadership of Dubai we are keen to foster and promote collaborations with leading institutions in the world in the health sector with an aim to provide high-quality care to our pat...

Al Rajhi Capital one of the largest asset managers in Saudi Arabia and a leading regional investment firm said its shari a-compliant real estate investment trust (REIT) fund has acquired Al Salam NMC Hospital a 100-bed multispecialty hospital located in capital Riyadh for SR164 million ( 44 million). The transaction was funded through the available shariah compliant debt facility for Al Rajhi REIT said Al Rajhi Capital in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. A key healthcare property Al Salam NMC Hospital is an independent building consisting of two ground floors 6 upper floors. It specialises in obstetrics gynecology paediatrics internal diseases and ENT department besides general surgery. The property has been fully leased to Al Salam Medical Group with an annual rent payment of SR11.64 million said the statement from Al Rajhi Capital adding that the annual rent will be increased by 5 per cent every five years. ...

The UAE s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said that the medical team at Al-Kuwait Hospital Dubai recently performed two surgeries using advanced surgical robot technology. The first operation was for a patient with malignant cells in the larynx while the second one was for a patient with sleep apnea due to enlarged tongue. The ENT department of Al Kuwait Hospital has developed a treatment plan for the Laryngeal cancer case and prepared the patient for the surgery after necessary medical examinations have conducted. The surgery was performed using the latest generation of robots in the Middle East supported by the competency and expertise of the medical staff to perform such sensitive surgeries in which a lot of challenges are faced. Until now making an incision (cut) on the front of the neck and opening a patient s larynx were required in such operations the matter which has dangerous conseque...

Enhancing healthcare options for the residential community in Al Hail and surrounding areas of Muscat Oman NMC Health launched its third multispecialty hospital today in an elegant event. With competent outpatient and inpatient services the hospital not only addresses the medical gap in the area but also brings qualified clinicians advanced medical technologies and facilities to citizens and residents. The inauguration of the new facility was officiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Marhoon Al Mammari state counsellor Jalong with Prasanth Manghat CEO of NMC Health in Oman in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Health and staff members. Health Affairs Undersecretary Dr Sultan bin Ya arub Al Busaidi congratulated everyone present at the event and said: Oman welcomes global players like NMC Health who are genuinely interested in ensuring the o...

Align Technology a global medical device company will highlight its digital dentistry solutions that have helped transform the lives of millions of patients at the fourth International Dental Conference & Exhibition (DLS4) being held in Bahrain. Align Technology is a global medical device company engaged in the design manufacture and marketing of the Invisalign system - the most advanced clear aligner system in the world and iTero intraoral scanners and services for orthodontic and restorative dentistry. The event which opened today (November 14) will run until November 16 at Art Rotana Hotel Amwaj Islands. One of the highlights of the event will be an Invisalign seminar hosted by Dr Mario Greco the visiting professor at the University of Ferrara who will discuss in detail the advantages of clear aligners versus conventional appliances. The seminar is open to all delegates of DLS4 and will be held on Novemb...

Abu Dhabi-based United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) has started work on the expansion of its Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children project. The scope of work includes the construction of a new building adjacent to the current building in Abu Dhabi Gate City which will add 100 new beds thus increasing the total to 225 hospital beds. UEMedical CEO and Managing Director Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi and Danat Al Emarat Hospital CEO Mariano Gonzalez broke ground on the six-storeyed building in the presence of a number of government officials besides the project constructors contractors and consultants. Al Hammadi said: After conducting a thorough market study and witnessing Danat Al Emarat s growing patients volumes the decision was taken to invest Dh300 million ( 82 million) for the new facility adjacent to the existing hospi...

Bahrain Specialist Hospital has recently implemented its Antibiotic Stewardship Program that aims to curtail the overuse of antibiotics among patients and helps minimize the prescription of antibiotics to bare necessity. The hospital has dedicated necessary human financial and information technology resources for the effective execution of the program. Moreover it is regularly monitoring antibiotic prescribing and resistance patterns alongside regularly reporting information on antibiotic use and resistance to doctors nurses and relevant staff while educating clinicians about the resistance and optimal prescribing. The Antibiotic Stewardship Program ensures that a patient is treated with the right medication and the right time and for appropriate duration reducing the adverse reactions to the excessive use of antibiotics. It focuses on quality patient care and safety slows down the emergence of resistance while optimising the trea...

UAE-based Thumbay Group has opened its latest academic hospital at Thumbay Medicity Ajman. The new Thumbay University Hospital is the largest private academic hospital in the region with a capacity of 350 beds in the first phase. With over 100 consultation clinics and 100 beds dedicated for long term care and rehabilitation the campus is a one-stop family healthcare destination comprising Thumbay University Hospital Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital and Thumbay Dental Hospital. Moreover there are 40 beds for intensive care including ICU CCU NICU PICU etc along with a dedicated 10-bed dialysis unit for Nephrology with extended facility for transplant surgery (Renal and Liver) serving the GCC region and Africa. Additionally the hospital will be offering free consultations across all OPD specialties for the first 15 days of operations. Speaking about the new hospital Dr Thumbay Moideen the founder pre...

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed an agreement with the Government of Zanzibar to provide Dh37 million ( 10 million) towards the development of Wete Hospital on Pemba Island in Zanzibar. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi ADFD director general and Mohammed Ramia Abdiwawa Minister of Finance and Planning in the region reported Emirates news agency Wam . The project aims to support the healthcare sector improve the efficiency of healthcare services and develop the capacities of local medical personnel. It will provide treatment and healthcare services to thousands of citizens on Pemba and surrounding islands in Zanzibar. Al Suwaidi said: The MoU signed today articulates the active role of the UAE and ADFD in promoting sustainable development. ADFD supports various development programmes prioritised by Zanzibar Government to improve the region s healthcare sec...

Philadelphia Solar has installed the world s largest hospital solar PV project at the Abdali Medical Center in Amman Jordan. The Abdali Medical Center project is one of the wheeling projects installed by Philadelphia Solar a turnkey solution project to generate electricity for the centre that will cover its consumption enabling it to better serve its patients by establishing a reliable source of clean energy. The system consists of 25 090 Philadelphia Solar polycrystalline panels of 325 Wp each and Philadelphia Solar mounting structure solutions. The capacity of the system is 8.2 MWp which is considered to be the largest PV system installed for a single medical centre in the world said a statement. Philadelphia Solar is the first photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturer company in the Mena region and has an annual PV production ca...

Emirates Hospital Jumeirah in Dubai UAE was recently awarded the Collaboration of Organised and Recognised Endoscopy units (CORE) certificate by the World Endoscopy Organisation (WEO). Only five hospitals in the entire region received this recognition. Through this recognition WEO is looking at reaching out to endoscopy units worldwide to improve the quality of practice of endoscopy. The certification is awarded to endoscopy departments worldwide and recognises units performing Gastro-Intestinal endoscopy whilst adhering to the minimum criteria for endoscopy safety covering the standards of hygiene disinfection and the necessary training for any practice of endoscopy. It s a privilege to share this recognition with some of the leading names in the healthcare industry. Our goal has always been to enhance the quality of all our services including that of our endoscopy practice and ensure that our patients receive ...

The Ras Al Khaimah Medical District has revealed plans to develop and expand the trauma and operations departments at the Saqr Hospital. The move is in line with the Ministry of Health and Prevention s (MoHAP) vision to provide comprehensive and innovative healthcare services said Dr Abdullah Al Nuaimi director of the district. Al Nuaimi underlined that the services provided by both departments will not be affected during the development work and pointed out that the hospital has made all possible arrangements to ensure medical services are offered to the fullest extent said a Wam news agency report. The upgradation project aim at ensuring the continuity of providing high-level administrative medical and therapeutic services said Mohammad Rashid bin Arshid director of the Saqr Hospital. The work will continue for three months and will include the expansion of the waiti...

Sohar International a leading bank in Oman has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Hospital to offer a range of special services to its customers. Under the one-year agreement Sohar International s cardholders will be entitled to a range of services at Burjeel Hospital that include 20 per cent discount on all consultations and two general practitioner one cardiology and two dental consultations free in a year for out-patients; 10 per cent discount and an upgrade to the royal suite for in-patients; 20 per cent discount on diagnostics; free ambulance service; one free health checkup for credit cardholders and 50 per cent discount for their family members; and a 20 per cent discount on physiotherapy. Health has been a crucial component of our social responsibility initiatives and we have been exploring new ways to make a difference to our customers lives remarked Khalil Al Hedaifi the chief retail ban...

Aster DM Healthcare a leading healthcare service network in the GCC and the third largest healthcare company in India has opened its second multi-speciality quaternary care hospital in Bengaluru called Aster RV Hospital. Located in the heart of the city at JP Nagar 1st Phase the hospital has been formally inaugurated by the Governor of Karnataka Vajubhai Vala; in the presence of Sowmya Reddy MLA JP Nagar Constituency; Dr Azad Moopen founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare and Dr Panduranga Setty president of RV Group of Institutions. The 250-bedded Aster RV Hospital is introducing specialty services through its Centers of Excellence in cardiac-sciences neuro-sciences gastro-sciences general and laparoscopic surgery integrated liver care organ transplant urology and nephrology orthopaedics urology & nephrology & general medicine; with added features like Bi Plane Cath Lab Da Vinci Robotic System for robotic...

Bahrain s Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) has announced plans to build a new sports medicine hospital as part of its efforts to provide treatment and sports rehabilitation services to the kingdom s athletes and the public. The work on the hitech facility will begin soon reported the Gulf Daily News our sister publication. For further details visit https://www.gdnonline.com ...

Middle East Healthcare Company has announced that it has completed the construction of a multi- specialty tertiary care hospital on King Fahad Road west of Faisaliah area in the Saudi city of Dammam. Spread over a sprawling 30 000-sq-m area the Saudi German Hospital Dammam will house 100 outpatient clinics. The hospital building which has a built-up area of 39 041 sq m consists of inpatient and outpatient facilities critical care units besides operating rooms and laboratories in addition to other support functions said a statement from the company.. The company will soon announce the date of actual operation and the financial impact on the company after getting the approval from the Ministry of Health it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Bahrain Specialist Hospital is launching an Adult Immunization Campaign which will educate the masses on the importance of getting vaccinated. As part of the campaign hospital will provide vaccinations at special prices; hold several public awareness events across malls corporate communities and at special events. Through complete vaccination adults can be protected against 14 deadly diseases such as Influenza (Flu) Rubella Mumps Tetanus Measles Chicken-Pox HPV Whooping Cough Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Meningococcal Diphtheria and Pneumococcal disease. Bahrain Specialist Hospital has taken the cause very seriously and is at the forefront of creating awareness amongst masses about the benefits of immunization among adults as well as children. Millions of hospitalizations hundreds of thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of chronic illnesses and permanent disabilities can be prevented by just followin...

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) launched a new Neurology and Stroke Unit at Rashid Hospital in Dubai yesterday (May 20). Humaid Al Qutami director general of the DHA inaugurated the Ward 25 along with a number of DHA officials. The new Neurology and Stroke Unit has an 18-bed capacity and focuses on offering specialised neurology services to the average 20 000 annual visitors (both outpatients and inpatient) the neurology department receives. Al Qutami said: The expansion si in line with the authority s goals of providing specialised medical care to the community. The DHA strives to continuously develop all medical departments across DHA facilities and ensure that they are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies and qualified staff. Al Qutami commended businessman Yousef Mohammad Hadi Badri for sponsoring the new unit and contributin...

Aster DM Healthcare a top healthcare service provider in the GCC has strengthened its offering in primary and secondary care services in Oman with the opening of its third hospital in the Sultanate. Aster Al Raffah Hospitals & Clinics are now serving patients with its newest 22-bed Aster Hospital located in Ibri. The inauguration of the new facility was officiated by Sheikh/ Khalaf Salim Abdullah Alishaqi Wali of Ibri and Alisha Moopen executive director & CEO of Aster and Medcare Hospitals & Clinics- GCC in the presence of officials from various ministries public authorities staff of Aster Al Raffah Hospitals & Clinics and the residents of Ibri. Dr Azad Moopen founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare said Sultanate of Oman is top on our strategic plans. We already have two hospitals at Muscat and Sohar with six clinics in Oman. The inauguration of the new facility in Ibri reaffirms o...

CosmeSurge one of the region s most trusted brands for cosmetic and aesthetic procedures will soon launch the region s maiden state-of-the-art cosmetic and aesthetic surgery hospital in Dubai UAE. The hospital which is said to cost Dh40 million ( 10.8 million) aims to cater to the increasing demand of cosmetic surgeries amongst residents and at the same time to bolster medical tourism across the region. Located next to Burj Al Arab the hospital is expected to open its door to the public in May this year. We are glad to see the expansion of CosmeSurge with the opening of its new state-of-the- art hospital. This brand integrates squarely with NMC Healthcare s overall strategy and we are confident that the level of services expertise equipment and technology is in line or of an even higher standard to the likes of similar clinics anywhere in the US or Europe said Prasanth Manghat CEO and executive...

A 50-year-old man suffering from blocked kidneys and renal failure was saved from complicated and high-risk surgery at Bahrain Specialist Hospital. The patient had been diagnosed with two large stones in his kidneys one sized at two centimetres and the other a size of six to seven centimetres. He had also reported loss of appetite and lower abdominal pain previously. The conventional treatment for such large stones is open or keyhole surgery. These surgeries are difficult to perform in patients with renal failure. They are also associated with risk of major bleeding and further damage to the kidney explained Dr Krishanu Das consultant adult and pediatric urologist and transplant surgeon at Bahrain Specialist Hospital. Laser lithotripsy is a novel technique of treating kidney stones. It has several advantages over the traditional technique of fragmenting stones...

Bareen International Hospital in Mohammad Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi has launched its Take the Stairs challenge in an effort to fight the rising obesity rates in the UAE. The social media-driven campaign is designed to encourage people young and old to swap the lifts for stairs in a bid to boost exercise levels. The 30-day challenge will see people across the UAE forego using lifts to reach their workplaces or homes and pledge to use stairs instead. Participants are also encouraged to post images of their climb alongside the #TakeTheStairs hashtag. With 30 per cent of the world s population being obese or overweight (according to the World Health Organization) the figures are more alarming in the Middle East. The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents ranges from 5 per cent to 14 per cent in males and from 3per cent to 18per cent...

Middle East Healthcare Company said work was progressing at a steady pace on its 150-bed Saudi German Hospital coming up in Dammam city with nearly 84 per cent of the project already completed. Saudi German Hospital Dammam is a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital located on King Fahad road west of Faisaliah area in the city of Dammam saisd a statement from the company. The hospital which will come up on a sprawling 30 000 sq m area will also house 100 outpatient clinics it stated. The hospital building which has a built-up area of 39 041 sq m consists of inpatient and outpatient facilities critical care units besides operating rooms and laboratories in addition to other support functions said the statement. The work on the project began in 2016-end and is expected to be completed in June this year it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Amanat Holdings a leading healthcare and education company said that the Royal Hospital for Women & Children (RHWC) a new specialized healthcare facility has recently opened in Bahrain. Amanat acquired a 69.3 per cent stake in the hospital in August 2018 with a view to generating long-term sustainable value. Since acquisition Amanat has worked closely with its operating partners to secure top medical talent to deliver the highest standards of care with a focus on patient safety superior clinical outcomes and unparalleled patient experience a company statement said. Commencing with outpatient care at opening the hospital will ultimately offer an extensive range of medical services centred around women and children including maternity and neonatal care with NICU levels 1 2 and 3 assisted reproductive treatment (IVF) gynaecology paediatrics invasive and minimally invasive surgery and women-oriented wellness and aesthetic...

Oman-based Al Afia Healthcare Development and Investment Company has announced the start of construction works at the 100-bed Idealmed Hospital Project in capital Muscat. It is likely to be completed in Q4 of 2020. The new hospital a joint venture between Oman-Brunei Investment Company Suhail Bahwan Group Holding and the Portuguese Idealmed Group is strategically located in Al Ghubra area of Muscat and will come up on a 10 000-sq-m area reported Oman News Agency. The facility will boast 40 clinics for various medical specialties stated the report. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sa eedi Minister of Health in the presence of Abdul Salam bin Mohammed al-Morshedi CEO of the State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) it added. ...

Surgeons at Burjeel Hospital a premier healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi UAE have performed a rare and complicated back surgery done for the first time in the UAE. The patient came to Professor Amr El Shawarbi consultant neurosurgeon and medical director of Neurosciences (VPS) complaining of chronic low back pain. She had already had a bilateral knee replacement surgery but was not responding to conservative medical treatment. Her pain was getting more and more severe and she was unable to live a normal life. Prof Amr knew that a conventional procedure would not help the patient. He and his team needed to be more innovative with the solution. A regular surgical procedure would involve going into the patient through the back which was not possible in this case. So Prof Amr performed an Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion surgery wherein the surgery was performed from the side. This kind of procedure is not only unusual but also ext...

Zulekha Healthcare Group has announced the addition of an open heart center at the new Zulekha Hospital Dubai opened earlier this year. The Cardiac Center of Excellence now offers comprehensive end-to-end cardiac care and is equipped to facilitate high-risk treatments. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) represent 30 per cent of deaths in the UAE. The UAE Vision 2021 outlines a reduction in the number of lifestyle diseases such as CVDs to ensure a longer and healthier life for its citizens and residents alike. The cardiac center offers valve repair and replacement repair of septal defects - holes in the heart and complex treatments such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) to improve blood flow to the heart. This is one of the few facilities with both medical and surgical interventions under one roof and the only private facility with two catheterisation laboratories available. ...

Saudi German Hospitals Group one of the largest private hospital groups in the Mena region will soon open a world-class state-of-the-art Dh300 million ( 81.68 million) healthcare facility in Ajman UAE. The tertiary-care speciality and sub-specialty facility will be the biggest hospital in Ajman designed to cater to the growing population across all northern emirates while offering a wide range of medical services. Spanning over 41 062 sq m the 200-bed hospital will have 46 OPD clinics and over 20 specialities. It is the group s third healthcare facility in the UAE and 10th across the Mena region. Dr Reem Osman CEO of Saudi German Hospitals (SGH) Group UAE said: Everyone is entitled to proper healthcare and at SGH we are committed to providing superior quality services to our patients their families and community as a whole. ...

Emirates Hospital-Jumeirah has launched eight specialised clinics in the UAE and plans to open 11 more new Centres of Excellence as part of its expansion strategy. Emirates Hospital-Jumeirah is an internationally recognised 100-bed facility in the region created to diagnose and treat specific ailments that are common to the community. The clinics were inaugurated in the presence of Khalifa Hassan Aldrai CEO of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and the hospital s senior management. Lauding the Emirates Hospital-Jumeirah initiative Aldrai said there was a need for focused treatments for common medical issues. It is very impressive that Emirates Hospital-Jumeirah has taken the lead by conducting an independent survey to identify the most common ailments and needs. This will lead to the provision of targeted medica...

Middle East Medical Hospital the largest private hospital in Bahrain has received the platinum accreditation by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). The NHRA Accreditation Certificate was received by Dr Varghese Kurian chairman of Middle East Hospital from Supreme Health Council president D. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa during the ceremony was held at the Grove Hotel Amwaj Island. Under the National Accreditation System all private hospitals are ranked in four categories diamond platinum gold and silver. The mandatory accreditation process aims to streamline health services with patients having the options to choose the best service based on the new grading. TradeArabia News Service ...

Manzil Healthcare Services a leading home health and disease management company in the UAE has partnered with Thumbay Hospital Group for extending home health services to patients in the Northern Emirates. Manzil Healthcare Services will offer a host of home health services for Thumbay Hospital patients which include post-hospital discharge care paediatric care & senior care physiotherapy mother & baby services wound care ventilated care and other specialized home health services. Dr Sarper Tanli Group CEO of Manzil Healthcare Services said: We remain focused to extending superior home health services to the residents of UAE and this collaboration is a testament to our commitment. A professional home-based medical care is the need of the hour especially when the demand for home health services has increased by over 20 per cent as compared to 2017-18. I am confident that the residents of the Northern Emir...

Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa one of the leading five-star resorts in the emirate visited Dibba Hospital s Paediatric Ward as part of the Rotana Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. To partake in Valentine s celebration the visit was planned with the aim of spreading love to the children with ailment. During this time the team interacted with children through various activities such as face painting indoor games and distribution of gifts courtesy of Fujairah Rotana Resort. Commenting on the visit Ulrike Andorff general manager at Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa said: Corporate Social Responsibility remains a priority to us and visiting the Paediatrics Ward at Dibba hospital comes to express our feelings and care for kids who have special illness. Maybe our presence and interaction can relieve their pain for a while. We would like to thank the management of Dibba Hospital for welcoming us and looking forward to mo...

A Zulekha Hospital surgeon has become the first in the UAE to perform a thyroid surgery using an advanced minimally invasive surgical technique. The Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (TOET) is one of the least invasive medical procedures and was introduced a couple years ago to remove the thyroid without causing any scarring to the neck. Scarring from thyroid procedures had previously been a big problem for patients all over the world. The procedure was performed on 31-year-old Janet Atawe who had a tumour on her thyroid. Dr Fadi Alnehlaoui Specialist Surgical Oncologist said: This kind of surgery needs specific caution experience infrastructure anaesthesia appropriate equipment and preparation from the team. We are pleased to be the first team in the UAE to perform this procedure. Reports show that around five per cent of the population in the UAE suffer from thyroid problems. With this in mind it is...

UAE-based Avivo Group one of the fastest growing healthcare organisations in the GCC said its National Hospital has become the first multi-speciality hospital in Abu Dhabi to acquire prestigious Temos accreditation for excellence in international patient care. Temos (Trust Effective Medicine Optimized Services) certification is given to hospitals that have a national or international quality management system in place focusing on medical tourists. Healthcare facilities must fulfill the strict Temos quality criteria governing the treatment of international patients. The purpose of Temos standards is to neutrally assess and evaluate the quality of medical and non-clinical services identify the potential for improvement and optimise the medical quality of services in the interested organisation with the overall aim to assure a continuum of care for patients. &nb...

Middle East Healthcare Company said work was progressing at a steady pace on its new Saudi German Hospital project coming up in the city of Dammam with about 66 per cent of the healthcare facility already completed. The actual work started on the Dammam project on December 7 2016 and is due for completion by the first week of June this year said the Saudi Arabia-based company in a statement to kingdom s bourse Tadawul. Middle East Healthcare Company was founded by Batterjee family which owns and operates network of state-of-the-art hospitals under the brand name Saudi German Hospitals. Currently it operates multi-specialty tertiary level hospitals in the cities of Jeddah Riyadh Madinah and Asir.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah) has invited bids from qualified contractors for the construction and maintenance of the multi-storey carpark at the Salmaniya Medical Complex. The scope of work includes electro-mechanical services besides tthe earthworks concrete works precast works blockwork steel works roofing works woodworks metal works finishing works and all associated external works and services. As per the tender notification the bids are open for all building contractors registered as Grade A and/or Grade AA by the Ministry of Works Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning. The last date for submitting bids is February 20.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Saudi-based Jamjoom Pharma has signed an agreement with King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to build a specialised hospital on a 100 000-sq-m of land within its facility. Initially the hospital comprises 150 beds expandable to 500 beds upon completion of the remaining development phases said a statement from KAEC. We are honoured that our partners Jamjoom Pharma chose to build the hospital in KAEC. Their decision to do so stems from their confidence in the city s status its ambitious future and its strategic location which connects it to all western province cities in under an hour remarked KAEC Group CEO Ahmed Linjawy. This is in addition to the city s prominent role in realising Vision 2030 through having all the components for an ideal quality of life as well as the attractive and competitive environment provided by the city for its variety of investors and the ease of conducting business in KAEC &q...

Renowned hospital Moorfields Private will be at Arab Health 2019 taking place in Dubai from January 28-31 to showcase its range of world-leading eye treatments and diagnostics which are provided at its London-based facilities including in the Harley Street area. Moorfields Private is part of the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which has expanded its genetics services as part of efforts to improve access to testing counselling and clinical trials for UK and global patients and families with inherited eye disease. The genetics service which is the largest and most comprehensive in Europe runs as a standalone service to encompass all patients with a possible genetic cause of their condition. It has access to the latest technology and world-leading consultants that specialise in inherited eye diseases. Inherited eye disease is caused by a change in a person s genetic code. This may result in a genet...

Summertown Interiors a leading fit-out contractor specialising in green interiors in the UAE has completed the new Mediclinic Dialysis Department at Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi. The project which took 12 weeks to finalise was designed to allow for an open functional space with apt room for both equipment and patients said a statement from Summertown Interiors. A key element was to ensure plenty of natural light could enter while still maintaining the privacy of patients it stated. In addition to the installation of equipment in new treatment bays and clinical support areas to accommodate medical procedures the fit out also included a medication preparation room a general storage unit and housekeeping and dirty utility. Sarah Flowerday the business development manager (Healthcare) said: We are delighted to have worked on such a prestigious project a world-class healthcare facil...

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that the Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah was recently awarded an international accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI) after passing the rigorous assessments used to classify global institutions providing high-quality patient care. The JCI team conducted field visits to the hospital to evaluate its implementation of processes and procedures based on the internationally recognised standards for medical institutions. The award comes at a time where the UAE continues to maintain its number 1 ranking globally in terms of the highest number of accredited health institutions. Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed Al Owais Minister of Health and Prevention said that the international recognition bestowed on the hospital is a major boost to the country s efforts to become globally competitive and sustain a leading position in the international health in...

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is in the process of establishing a state-of-the-art cardiology centre Humaid Al Qutami director general of the DHA has revealed. Giving his opening speech of the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 Al Qutami said: DHA strives to always be among the leading health organisations that are contributing to the developmental drive witnessed in the medical field. Dubai s status positive role and the city s capabilities have contributed to transforming it into one of the world s fastest growing cities. Therefore the DHA is establishing an International Cardiology and Research Centre that aims to become a preferred destination for those looking for quality cardiology treatment. The World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 kicked off on Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage and...

The World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 will kick off on Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre to run until December 8 in collaboration with the Emirates Cardiac Society and the Gulf Heart Association. Organised in partnership with the World Heart Federation the congress is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council. Dubai won the bid to host the event after competing with countries and cities that include Cape Town Singapore and Korea. The congress is a global interactive event that aims to promote cardiovascular health by uniting cardiovascular disease specialists with other disciplines to network share knowledge and build innovative solutions for patients and populations. Around 4 000 participants representing international organisations and bodies from around the world (such as th...

Middle East Healthcare Company (Saudi German Hospital) one of the largest healthcare service providers in Saudi Arabia Dr Ahmed Mohamed Shebl Al Atris as its new CEO replacing Dr Mohammed Mamoun Al Najjar who quit his post citing personal reasons. Dr Shebl has been with the company since 2005 and had held various senior positions including that of Hospital CEO at Saudi German Hospital Aseer starting from 2009. He holds a Master degree in Medicine in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from Al Azhar University Egypt Diploma in Hospital Management and Diploma in Healthcare Total Quality Management from the American University in Cairo Egypt said a statement from the company. Prior to this Dr Ahmed Shebl was assistant general manager at Nasser Institute Hospital a reputed public hospital in Egypt. He has a proven track record of managing complex hospital operations and is well trained in the company systems that will ensure ef...

Zulekha Hospital Sharjah has recently saved the life of a patient suffering with advanced lung cancer which had spread to the brain causing him to vomit uncontrollably. Following decades of heavy smoking the patient was diagnosed with bronchogenic carcinoma over two years ago at the hospital. Following his diagnosis the patient quit smoking and was recommended by Zulekha Hospital doctors to undergo a course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patient initially chose not to undergo treatment due to conflicting reports from the internet about the effects and side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There were also concerns from the patient as he had witnessed his family members suffering from cancers. More recently the patient was advised to see Dr Ravi Dadlani Parasram consultant neurosurgeon at Zulekha Hospital Sharjah after suffering with ongoing episodes of vomiting and headaches. An MRI was taken and the re...

UAE-based telecom group Etisalat has entered into a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi General Services (Musanada) to provide end-to-end ICT solutions for the new Al Ain Hospital. Sultan Al Dhaheri general manager Etisalat Abu Dhabi said: Etisalat is privileged to work closely with Musanada to help meet the specific requirements of the new Al Ain Hospital. This landmark project is in line with Etisalat s long-term objectives to be at the forefront of the innovation of digital health and support the UAE leadership s objectives in enabling digital transformation in the country. We are committed to deliver a one-stop-shop solution for designing and building implementing commissioning testing and after-sales support so our customers could focus on their business. Ali Al Haj Al Mehairbi executive director Building Construction Management Division at Musanada highlighted the importance of the partner...

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed today an agreement France s Nice University Hospital to establish a framework to provide training programmes for UAE nationals based on the experience and knowledge of the hospital. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) which is applicable until mid-2021 was signed by Humaid Al Qutami director-general of the DHA and Charles Guepratte chief executive officer of Nice University Hospital in the presence of high level officials including Her Excellency Raja Rabia the Consul General of France in Dubai and Mr. Guillaume Huart Regional Counselor for Health Middle East at Embassy of France. The training will cover all medical fields and will be applicable for doctors nurses and technicians. The training programmes will include short-term training sessions fellowship training master classes and workshops. The hospital is renowned for subspecialty training such as complicated s...

Amanat Holdings a leading healthcare and education investment company in the GCC has acquired a majority stake of 69.3 per cent in the Royal Hospital for Women in Bahrain for Dh141.7 million ( 38.5 million). The acquisition is in line with Amanat s investment criteria to acquire high quality assets where it can generate long-term sustainable value a company statement said. It takes Amanat s total investments in leading assets to Dh2 billion composed of three education assets three healthcare assets and one social infrastructure asset representing 46 per cent 35 per cent and 19 per cent of its total invested capital respectively. The Royal Hospital for Women will be a medical centre of excellence specializing in the needs of women and children with a wide range of clinical services including obstetrics assisted conception pre-natal and post-natal care and gynaecology. The Royal Hospital for Women will also include an...

To promote the culture of wellness and help people gain a holistic outlook on health RAK Hospital has collaborated with Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah for a one-of-a-kind workshop. The interactive session will address various aspects of health including physical activity nutrition and stress management while focusing on providing information and solutions to help people be and feel their best. The event is scheduled for August 17 at the hotel premises from 3pm-6pm. Participants will be given complimentary assessment evaluating their physical and mental health. Wellness screenings will assess cardiac capacity muscular strength joint mobility metabolism BMI waist to height ratio among other things. Moreover attendees will be counselled on coping with personality stressors relationships issues sleep disorders alongside getting tips on how to quit smoking and drinking. The program is designed to enga...

Middle East Healthcare Company said work was progressing at a steady pace on its Saudi German Hospital project coming up in Dammam city. More than 38 per cent of the healthcare facility has been completed said the company in a statement to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Work on the healthcare facility began in December 2016 and was due to launch its operations by June next year it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Saudi-based International Hospital Construction Company (IHCC) has won a contract from Saudi German Hospitals for the construction of a hospital and staff housing units in Makkah and Dammam regions of the kingdom said a report. Saudi German Hospitals is a leading brand under Middle East Healthcare Company a major healthcare provider that owns and operates hospitals in Saudi Arabia. As per the deal IHCC will construct a Saudi German Hospital and also staff housing units in Makkah and Dammam besides designing and setting up an outpatient tower and also expanding the inpatient beds at its facility in Riyadh said Saudi German Hospital in a statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). The entire contract work will be completed within the next three years it stated. Saudi German Hospital further added that there would be no extra costs for these projects.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Beloved characters Khalil and Benno along with other members of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi s family recently visited recovering pediatric patients at Al Dhafra Hospital in Madinat Zayed spreading joy to children at the facility. This visit comes as part of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi s ongoing Speedy Recovery initiative launched in May 2018 in partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Services (Seha). The program aims to spread joy in the hearts of pediatric patients through monthly visits by the park s beloved characters and staff to Seha hospitals and medical centres across Abu Dhabi. - TradeArabia News Service ...

American Hospital Dubai a leading private hospital in the Middle East and Roche one of the world s largest biotechnology companies have announced a partnership to bring to the UAE the latest and most advanced genomic profiling solutions. This new solution FoundationOne will be available to patients with aggressive and/or late stage cancers in the UAE and will offer cancer specialists unprecedented insights into the molecular make-up of individual cancer patients as a basis for a more personalised and targeted approach to cancer care said a statement from the company. Cancer is a major global health concern and cause of death around the world including the Middle East but every cancer is unique and so each patient needs access to professional support that can help identify the individual s DNA alterations that cause cancer tumors to grow it said. It is this deeper understanding of tumors at a molecular level th...

Aster Hospital owned by leading healthcare provider Aster DM Healthcare has opened a state-of-the-art Cath lab offering high quality cardiac services in Mankhool Dubai. While the hospital is recognized for providing primary and secondary care services to patients in UAE the introduction of the Cath lab affirms its efforts to introduce tertiary care services to meet the complex cardiac needs of the local population a statement said. In the UAE a three-year prospective registry of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients found that patients were relatively young and had risk factors such as smoking and diabetes. The incidence of Ischemic Heart Disease is increasing in UAE. We see the onset of heart diseases even in youngsters. The setting up of cardiac catheterization lab is for delivering comprehensive heart care at affordable cost said Dr Azad Moopen founder chairman and managing director Aster DM Healthcare. ...

The construction the Dh4.4 billion ( 1.2 billion) New Al Ain Hospital a project with a total built up area of 347 000 sq m is now 66 per cent complete Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) was quoted as saying in a media report. The project is being executed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) reported Emirates news agency Wam. Ali Al Haj Al Mehairbi Musanada s executive director Building Construction Management Division said that the project was designed according to environmental sustainability criteria that significantly reduce energy and water consumption and make maximum use of the sunrays. Moreover the hospital featured a distinctive design that allowed shades to fall on the windows on the external facades eventually reducing pressure on the air conditioning equipment. In addition modern low-emission and power consumption lighting systems were supplied and installed for all the ho...

Rashid Hospital a unit of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has become first in Dubai to implement sacral nerve stimulation known as InterStim technique for the treatment of foecal incontinence (the inability to control bowel movements) and chronic constipation. Foecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. Many factors can cause this condition such as nerve or muscle damage said a statement from DHA. Some causes of nerve or muscle damage can be due to childbirth constant straining during bowel movements spinal cord injury or stroke it stated. Rashid Hospital recently successfully conducted this procedure for two patients; one of them was suffering from foecal incontinence and the other from chronic constipation it added. Dr Labib Al Ozaibi the consultant coloproctologist at Rashid Hospital said: This advanced technique is based on electric stimulation of the sacral nerves by implanting a smal...

American Hospital Dubai a pioneering private multi-specialty hospital has announced its latest accreditations by Joint Commission International (JCI) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) for the seventh (JCI) and ninth (CAP) time. The hospital was the first in the Middle East (and only the second worldwide) to be accredited by JCI in 2000 and the hospital lab by CAP in 2001. Since opening in 1996 the hospital has expanded from a 100-bed capacity facility to a 254-bed facility and has recently opened its first primary care clinic in the community. American Hospital Dubai was the first in the region to join the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network in 2016. American Hospital Dubai s latest accreditation awards confirm that the hospital team is achieving the highest international standards in its clinical operations standards of patient care and safety. Meanwhile the hospital s patient care performance which is measur...

Abu Dhabi-based Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children welcomed seven newborns within the first few hours of Eid Al Fitr. A total of 350 newborns were welcomed by the hospital during Ramadan including 12 twins and 1 triplet. The first baby was an Emirati Fatima (weighing 3.5 kg) born at 12:35pm after midnight on Eid Al Fitr. The birth of our baby during first day of Eid was a surprise for us and now the memorable occasion is doubled for us. She is our first baby and we have named her Fatima said Majed Ahmed Al Awbathani the proud father of Fatima. We are very thankful for this blessing. From here we would like to congratulate UAE leaders government and the people of UAE on this very special day he added. Baby Fatima was delivered by Dr Tina Kokalj Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist at Danat Al Ema...

Middle East Healthcare Company one of the largest healthcare service providers in Saudi Arabia said it has awarded a major contract to International Hospital Construction Company (IHCC) for the design and construction of a 300-bed hospital and staff housing units in the kingdom. As per the deal IHCC a specialist in providing turnkey solutions for healthcare educational and mixed-use projects will build the Saudi German Hospital in Makkah city at cost of SR389 million and the staff quarters in Makkah and Dammam for SR113.73 million and SR98.1 million respectively said the company in a statement to Saudi bourse Tadawul. These projects are expected to be completed within the next three years it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Saudi Arabia requires an additional 20 000 hospital beds by 2035 to meet the expected population growth in the country according to a new report released by global property consultancy Knight Frank. The rising demand for healthcare and government initiatives are favouring increased private sector participation and look set to drive expansion in the sector and open new doors for investors added the report titled Healthcare in Saudi Arabia Opportunities in the Sector May 2018 . Key findings: In the short to long term the healthcare space in Saudi Arabia presents itself as a sector with high growth opportunities. Demand for healthcare in Saudi Arabia is set to continue growing. Key drivers include a demographic shift and an increase in health insurance coverage. Population dynamics are forecast to shift with popu...

Abu Dhabi-based Ahalia Group has announced plans to set up a multi-specialty hospital its first in the northern emirate in partnership with Sharjah Healthcare City Authority (SHCC) at an investment of 100 million. Located conveniently between two major highways Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road on the main Al Dhaid Road the SHCC is well connected to all the emirates as well as the rest of the city. The construction of the healthcare city is expected to be completed in several phases. The clinical building and healthcare offices built over 10000 sq m is scheduled to start after summer. The 120-bed facility which will come up on a 50 000-sq-m area is the very first Ahalia hospital to set its footprint within the mega healthcare city. The announcement comes following last year s agreement between Ahalia Group and SHCC which paved way for the development of the hospital on the Al Rahmania side of th...

Investcorp a global provider and manager of alternative investment products is set to build a new landmark hospital complex on Reem Island at Abu Dhabi in partnership with Vamed a global provider of rehabilitation and other services for hospitals and the project promoter Blue Apple Partners. The complex will boast a modern and highly specialised Rehabilitation Centre combined with a Children s and Women s Hospital and a Family Medical Centre said a statement from Investcorp. This is Investcorp s third healthcare deal which comes on the heels of the announcement of the launch of the Bahrain group s healthcare fund earlier this year. Building on Investcorp s extensive investment capabilities in the Gulf region Vamed s deep operational expertise and Blue Apple s local market expertise the first phase of the hospital will see the construction of 100 bed Rehabilitation Centre. It...

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has appointed Dr Ammar Safar consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approved specialist aeromedical examiner as the medical director of Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the UAE. Dr Safar is American Board Certified in Ophthalmology and is a highly experienced surgeon in vitreoretinal diseases said a statement from Moorfields Eye Hospital. In his new role he will be leading the 20 permanent and visiting consultant ophthalmologist team in the UAE driving further growth of Moorfields reputation as a Centre of Excellence in the Middle East and Africa regions it said. Dr Safar undertook his medical training in Syria before moving to the US where he specialised in ophthalmology holding a number of positions including Fellow Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the Parkland Memorial Hospital at the University of Texas S...

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has appointed NMC Healthcare to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital bringing best-in-class medical services and experience to its employees the Ruwais community and the broader Al Dhafra Region. Adnoc also announced it has selected VPS Healthcare to operate the medical services at its onshore and offshore sites as the company strengthens its focus on core business operations in line with its 2030 smart growth strategy. Under the agreement with NMC Healthcare the range and scope of healthcare services available at Ruwais Hospital will be expanded. Meanwhile VPS Healthcare will utilise its experience of managing medical facilities to enhance the services available to Adnoc s site employees whose wellbeing is a top company priority. The separate agreements were signed by Rashed Saud Al Shamsi director of Business and Commercial Support on behalf of Adnoc and Prasanth Manghat CEO a...

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has revealed that the cardiothoracic surgery Department at Dubai Hospital has conducted more than 400 major surgeries in 2017. Among the major surgeries 75 per cent were coronary artery bypass (CABG) surgery some of them are considered highly complicated surgeries due to multiple risk factors of the condition said a statement. The remaining surgeries include repairing and replacing heart valves and removing tumours of the heart and lungs and transcatheter aortic valve implantation which was conducted in corporation with the cardiology team at DHA to name a few it said. Dr Obaid Al Jassim head of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department said Dubai Hospital is one of the leading hospitals in the region due to the quick intervention of its specialised doctors and its equipment with the latest state-of-the-art technology it added. He added that the department which includes ...

GE Healthcare will deliver advanced technology to equip the Radiology Department of King s College Hospital London in the UAE the 200 million) joint venture initiative by Al Tayer Group Dubai Investments and the UK-based Ashmore Group. Located in Dubai Hills Estate a master-planned lifestyle development in the heart of the city the super-specialty facility is set to open in the first quarter of 2019. GE Healthcare will supply the hospital with an extensive suite of diagnostic equipment designed to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes. GE Healthcare s technology deployed at the hospital includes radiology systems including the Revolution HD a computed tomography solution that delivers high quality images at low dose helping physicians diagnose disease earlier and faster. The solutions include the SIGNA Artist GE s most advanced and intuitive 1.5T MR technology which allows for hyper scanning with asto...

Oman has announced plans to build a new 300-bed specialised hospital in capital Muscat at an investment of RO100 million ( 259.4 million) said a report. The 48 000-sq-m project is being set up in collaboration with Italy s second largest private health facility Gemelli Hospitals and is likely to be completed in 2020 reported Muscat Daily. The initial design of the hospital was prepared by Elixir United Investment Company and Italian engineering consultancy Sering International it stated. The project aims to contribute to the new approach of the Ministry of Health which encourages the participation of the private sector in healthcare at a more comprehensive and broader level within the service package and facilities said the report. On completion the new hospital will help boost the sultanate s health services sector by providing the latest global technologies and highly skilled human resources i...

Dubai-based OCS Emirates said it has secured the largest healthcare facilities management (FM) contract in the UAE worth over Dh400 million ( 108 million) from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. As per the five-and-a-half-year contract OCS Emirates will provide all the estate and facilities hard services including water system management and plumbing mechanical/HVAC services electrical distribution medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) building fabrics electronics fire and life safety systems building management system (BMS) and bio-medical engineering (BME). The new 300 000-sq-m medical facility SSMC provides a cost-effective alternative for patients who previously had to seek specialised care overseas. Its specialist area is advanced burn treatment and it is considered to be the first centre in the UAE to provide such a specialty. It will also provide other medical services such as orthopedic and thoracic s...

Zulekha Healthcare Group has announced big expansion plans for the UAE this year starting with the revamp of its hospital in Dubai adding 60 inpatient beds to the hospital. Following the completion of the Zulekha Hospital Dubai expansion it will have an additional 60 inpatient beds operation theatre arrangements emergency services and labour rooms taking its total capacity to 179 beds in 2018. The announcement from the UAE healthcare group comes ahead of a leading industry event - Arab Health 2018 which opens tomorrow (January 29) at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Commenting on the expansion Taher Shams the managing director of Zulekha Healthcare Group said: This year s Arab Health marks an important milestone for us as we are pleased to be able to announce two major expansions in the UAE that remain to serve the citizens of this country and support the UAE s Vision 2021. br...

Middle East Healthcare Company one of the largest healthcare service providers in Saudi Arabia said work was progressing well on its upcoming Saudi German Hospital project in Dammam and was on track for completion by mid-2019. Actual work started on the project in December 2016 and it is now nearly 23 per cent completed said the company in a statement to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Middle East Healthcare Company was founded by Batterjee family which owns and operates network of state-of-the art hospitals under the brand name - Saudi German Hospitals. Currently it operates multi-specialty tertiary level hospitals in cities of Jeddah Riyadh Madinah and Aseer. -TradeArabia News Service ...

Emirates Hospital a unit of Emirates Healthcare has announced that it had recently invested Dh10 million ( 2.72 million) in advanced technology for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at its facility in Jumeirah Dubai. The level 3 NICU services will make the difference in the survival of the sickest premature and full-term babies said a statement from Emirates Healthcare. The state-of-the-art facility will provide services like total body cooling (therapeutic hypothermia) for neonatal asphyxia and nitric oxide therapy that caters to persistent pulmonary hypertension due to various causes such as Meconium aspiration syndrome pneumonia congenital diaphragmatic hernia and more it stated. Additionally the advanced unit is equipped with best-in-class technology for neonatal ventilation the statement added. At Emirates Hospital the new advances in NICU enable us to treat sick newborns for a myriad of problems ra...

Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai UAE has announced that it successfully carried out the first two robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgeries in the Middle East. The NAVIO Surgical System offers accurate and partial knee replacements and the AI solution was used to conduct the successful knee surgeries in Dubai. The recent Mediclinic City Hospital surgeries consisted of partial and total knee replacement surgeries. Both patients are expected to make a full and active recovery following the procedures. The surgeries were conducted by Dr Ali Al Belooshi and Dr Saeed AlThani consultant orthopaedic surgeons at Mediclinic City Hospital. Dr Al Belooshi said: Using a robotics-assisted handpiece such as the NAVIO Surgical System enables a surgeon to plan the surgery accurately intraoperatively position the implants and reduce the risk of errors during the procedure while decreasing the length of time it takes for a patient ...

Al Mariffa Medical Centre a state of the art dental and healthcare provider in Dubai and Sharjah has recently upgraded its dental facility with Waterlase iPlus - one of the most advanced laser machines in the field of dentistry. Waterlase iPlus is the all-tissue laser machine trusted by the most dentists worldwide. Its unrivalled clinical versatility - with the ability to treat hard tissue soft tissue and bone - is known to give unmatched results in treatment outcomes. It uses patented technology to provide a minimally invasive highly precise and an exceptionally gentle dental experience for patients. Dr Mazin Hammadi orthodontist specialist said: We are committed to superior care and the introduction of Waterlase further emphasizes our continuous determination towards achieving this goal. Waterlase iPlus is a minimally invasive highly precise and an exceptionally gentle dental experience for our patients. TradeA...

In support of the Year-of-Giving initiative Canadian Specialist Hospital will contribute Dh10.5 million ( for the treatment of 175 patients for dialysis and cataract surgery during 2018. The hospital will offer half the price to selected patients on dialysis sessions lab tests and cataract surgeries along with complimentary consultation with the doctor said a statement. The hospital will conduct dialysis sessions for 125 underprivileged patients next year. Furthermore the hospital will offer discounted prices for cataract surgeries to 50 patients who are unable to afford the full cost of the surgery. Dr Yashar Ali CEO Canadian Specialist Hospital said: Year-of-Giving is all about offering support to the people and we endeavour to target and extend help towards patients who lack the resources to get themselves treated. This year has been a great one for the UAE ...

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has provided the latest smart systems and expanded the Emergency and Trauma Center at Rashid Hospital making it the biggest Emergency Department in the country. One of the latest developments made by the authority s IT department is the Salama Project which has linked the DHA electronic medical records system with the ambulances of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Service. Dr Victor Butros consultant and head of Emergency Department said that by linking Salama with the ambulances paramedics will be able to notify the emergency department with the patient s condition before they arrive to the hospital. He added that this information will be displayed on a screen allowing doctors and nurses to prepare accordingly to meet the patient s treatment needs prior to their arrival. This will allow for optimal treatment of patients who arrive ...

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said its primary health unit has secured the Innovation Management System (TS 16555-1:2013 ) and Green & Clean Hospital Management Certification making it one of the first in the primary health sector worldwide to receive these certifications. The DHA also announced that the Nad Al Sheba Healthcare centre received seven ISO certifications in Quality Management System (9001:2015) Environmental Management Systems (14001:2015) Health and Safety Management system (18001:2007) Social Responsibility (26001:2010) Quality Management -Customer satisfaction (10001:2007) ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System and ISO 10002:2014. This takes the total number of international accreditations received by primary health care centres to nine in addition to the diamond category of the Canadian International Accreditation that the sector which comprises 12 primary health care centres received said a statement from DHA. br ...

About 70 per cent of the work at the New Jahra Hospital a 1.2-billion development taking shape on a 440 000-sq-m area in Kuwait has been completed and the 1 171-bed facility is on track for completion by March next year. One of the largest healthcare projects in the Middle East New Jahra Hospital is a 15-storey complex being developed by the Amiri Diwan. The project which started in March 2015 is part of Kuwait s national health plan aimed at allocating 22 beds for every 10 000 people by 2030. Pace is the project consultant and Kharafi Construction (MAK) is the contractor for the new hospital which is being built on land adjacent to the existing Jahra Hospital one of Kuwait s six main public hospitals. Unlike typical hospitals the main components of the new complex are not all clustered in one zone. Spaces for diagnosis and treatment clinics emergency and outpatient services operation rooms (OR...

Zulekha Hospital in Sharjah UAE recently performed a life changing stenting procedure 14 years after a patients bypass surgery at its Cardiac Center of Excellence. Dr Anil Bansal the hospital s consultant interventional cardiologist a Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on 68-year-old Hashim 14 years after he underwent his Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG). The patient had a known history of diabetes mellitus hypertension and dyslipidemia accompanying the coronary artery disease. The examination revealed the right bundle branch block with ST-T changes. Grafts are naturally prone to blockages within five to seven years of a CABG surgery and Mr Hashim has cautiously sailed through 14 years. There were three grafts that were almost completely blocked and the stenting was carried out to open the arteries said Dr Bansal. The procedure done in this case Per...

Emirates Hospital a leading healthcare facility owned by KBBO Group has reaffirmed its commitment to providing medical services to tourists particularly Chinese visitors. During official visit and meeting with Dr Jia Xiao Fang president of China International Health & Medical Tourism Association (CIHMTA) China s largest health tourism and medical tourism industry platform Pramod Balakrishnan CEO of Emirates Healthcare Group said Emirates Hospital in Jumeirah aimed to support Dubai s commitment to provide world class healthcare services to Chinese tourists and visitors. We are honoured to welcome Dr Jia Xiao Fang to our new hospital. We are committed to offer world-class treatments and facilities not only to domestic patients but also tourists. The UAE and Dubai in particular with its best-in-class infrastructure qualified doctors and quality services has tur...

Carillion a leading British facilities management and construction services company said its joint venture firm in Oman has been awarded a 240-million ( 315 million) contract to design and build the new Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah. The contract which has been awarded by Oman Ministry of Health to Carillion Alawi a 50:50 joint venture with Zawawi family will consist of a two stage design and build process. The initial design and mobilisation phase which will be directly funded by the customer will commence immediately said a statement from Carillion. The second phase would begin next year once the design work gets completed along with contract execution and fund finalisation it added. The British firm said a further letter of award is due to be signed shortly by Carillion Alawi with the health ministry for a similar hospital project in Khasab region of the sultanate. The contract is on similar ter...

Carillion a leading British facilities management and construction services company said its joint venture firm in Oman has been awarded a 240-million ( 315 million) contract to design and build the new Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah. The contract which has been awarded by Oman Ministry of Health to Carillion Alawi a 50:50 joint venture with Zawawi family will consist of a two stage design and build process. The initial design and mobilisation phase which will be directly funded by the customer will commence immediately said a statement from Carillion. The second phase would begin next year once the design work gets completed along with contract execution and fund finalisation it added. The British firm said a further letter of award is due to be signed shortly by Carillion Alawi with the health ministry for a similar hospital project in Khasab region of the sultanate. The contract ...

Kuwait s ministry of works said it has successfully completed the construction work on Jaber Hospital a major healthcare facility coming up in the capital city. The 1 168-bedded hospital will boast of 19 OPD (out patient department) units besides five nine-storey towers and a residential compex for doctors reported the Kuwait Times. With the construction work already over the hospital will soon be handed over to the Ministry of Health for making the necessary arrangements it added. ...

Work will soon start on the construction of a 200-bed hospital near Doha Festival City on the outskirts of Qatari capital said a report. It will be a multi-speciality hospital and boast all major specialities and sub-specialities. The preliminary works for construction are over including the drawing of the buildings reported the Gulf Times citing a top official. The building has been designed in such a way that it will have a lot of greenery large waiting areas and all modern facilities remarked its chairman and founder Dr Mohamed Abdulla Al Emadi. There are also plans to set up a polyclinic in the northern part of Qatar may be somewhere near Al Khor sometime later he added. ...

International Hospital Group (IHG) a leading international healthcare services company based in Britain has signed an agreement worth 1.8 billion ( 2.1 billion) with Iran to finance the construction of a network of cancer centres in the country reported Iran Daily. The MoU was signed between Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education and IHG following months of negotiations said the report citing Hamid Baeidinejad the Iran s ambassador to the UK. The agreement will see IHG invest in and build modern cancer treatment centers across the country in three phases he stated. As per the terms of the agreement the Iranian Health Ministry and IHG will also co-operate in exchange of information data and the latest findings in the field of cancer treatment and manpower training said the report. ...

University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) a leading healthcare provider in the emirate has appointed Dr Ali Obaid Al Ali as its new CEO with immediate effect. Dr Al Ali will be responsible for overall control strategic direction operational planning and management of the hospital with immediate effect a statement from UHS said. A veteral with an impressive 31 years of experience in the healthcare industry Dr Ali Obaid served as chief medical officer and chief flight surgeon in the UAE Air Force followed by his role as commander of Zayed Military Hospital. He had also taken on the responsibilities of chief of medical affairs public health and international patient care. Dr Al Ali has also worked with Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and played a significant role as director of Health Regulations and International Patient Care. In addition he was also the chairman of the Medical Board Disciplinary Committee and Licens...

ARxIUM an industry-leading developer of pharmacy automation and workflow solutions said it has successfully delivered its new Riva IV Compounding System to Bahrain-based King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH). As the only fully automated IV compounding system on the market today Riva prepares syringes and IV bags in an aseptic ISO Class 5 environment and significantly increases safety and pharmacy workflow said a statement from the company. KHUH selected Riva because it has safely and accurately produced nearly seven million IV doses worldwide. It is being deployed in the KHUH hospital pharmacy. The hospital also chose the system due to its comprehensive recordkeeping and reporting capabilities and seamless integration into existing digital networks it stated. Riva s proven cost effectiveness was another deciding factor as it lowers the cost-per-dose of medications by allowing the hospital pharmacy to insource ...

The Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) has revealed that construction works on the Dh4.4-billion ( 1.2 billion) New Al Ain Hospital a project executed on behalf Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) are progressing as planned and are now 50 per cent complete. The hospital project will have 719 beds including 484 beds for general medicine surgery children s ward and maternity; 67 for ICU; 142 for medical rehabilitation; and 26 for VIP patients and royal suites. The hospital is located at Al Jimi in Al Ain city and will have 347 000 sq m of built-up area. It consists of the main hospital building a 1 500-car parking facility a logistics centre a 60-MW primary substation as well as other facilities and advanced medical treatment services that will meet the needs of the community in that area. It will also include 104 advanced specialised clinics 17 radiology rooms for X-ray CT Scan and MRI services as well ...

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced today plans to establish an international centre of cardiology in Dubai in collaboration with New York Presbyterian Hospital. Humaid Al Qutami chairman of the board and director-general of the Dubai Health Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with New York Presbyterian Hospital during his official tour of the US recently where he met with high-level healthcare officials from several health institutions. Al Qutami said: Dubai Health Authority is aware of the growing demand for its specialised health services across hospitals primary care centres and specialised centres. Cardiology is one of the most important fields of medicine and the establishment of an international centre for cardiology will increase Dubai s competitive capabilities on the international medical front and it will further bolster its position on the global medical tourism map. He highlight...

Latifa Hospital for Women and Children in Dubai UAE will start work on expansion of its facilities by the last quarter of this year said a top health official. The facilities that will undergo expansion include the labour and delivery suite and the emergency department. Latifa Hospital for Women and Children is the oldest and largest dedicated maternity and paediatric hospital in the emirate. Dr Muna Tahlak CEO of Latifa Hospital said: The expansion of the labour suite is to increase capacity and further create a patient-centric and family-centric environment in line with international modern practices. The design is such that it will enhance accessibility safety and delivery of service. The hospital is a recognised Baby Friendly Hospital and we follow kangaroo-care practices even for NICU babies to ensure speedy recovery of premature babies and early bonding between parents and the baby. Every y...

Doctors at Dubai Hospital recently conducted a highly complicated open-heart-surgery on a 29-year-old patient who was admitted with a heart condition that is very rare for such young patients. The patient was suffering from an impaired cardiac function associated to a giant dilated left ventricle aneurysm generated during recurrent heart attacks. Dr Faouzi Safadi consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery Department led the cardiothoracic team that included Dr Tarek Abdel Aziz Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Dr Yehya Karaly acting consultant in Cardiac Anesthesia and Dr Mouhannad Al Assad specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The team was supported anaesthesia technicians and nursing staff and the operation was conducted using highly specialized technology such as Heart Lung machine. This young patient underwent a critical heart reconstruction surgery to repair and reshape the left ventricle that got damaged d...

Thumbay Hospital the leading network of private academic hospitals operated by the Hospitality Division of Thumbay Group will conduct a medical tourism meet in Bangladesh on August 5. Considered as the pioneers of Medical Tourism in the UAE the Thumbay Hospital network with its academic hospitals in Dubai Ajman Sharjah Fujairah and Hyderabad (India) have been making significant strides in medical tourism through Thumbay Medical Tourism (TMT) Thumbay Group s award-winning medical tourism initiative. The medical tourism departments in all the hospitals including Thumbay Hospital Hyderabad focus on marketing the services to international patients through innovative methods. Last year on World Tourism Day Thumbay Hospital had welcomed its 6 000th medical tourist. Thumbay Hospital is also a proud partner in the Dubai Health Experience (DXH) the prestige brand conceived by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to strengthen the position of Duba...

Emirates Hospital a member of KBBO Group has acquired 60 per cent ownership of Mobile Doctors 24-7 (MD 24-7) a round-the-clock state-of-the-art population health management provider. The acquisition makes KBBO Group the majority shareholder in MD 24-7 said a statement. MD 2-47 is contracted with both public and private sectors to align consumers through its 24-7 concierge services by ensuring appropriate evidence based medicine utilisation it said. MD 24-7 has over 230 multinational corporate clients in multiple countries including employers insurance carriers brokerage firms TPAs as well as telecom carriers such as Etisalat it added. It offers 24-hour medical and wellness concierge services to its over 145 000 registered members. Yazen Abu Gulal CEO KBBO Group said: MD 24-7 is a valuable asset that is a natural fit for our numerous healthcare assets such as Emirates Hospitals and CosmeS...

Minutes before Eid was officially announced Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children based in Abu Dhabi UAE welcomed four new borns including a pair of twins into this world. The twin (girl and boy) are the first children for the family and weighed 2 kg each. This came as a big surprise for us and the memorable occasion of Eid has made it a twin delight for us said the twins father Humaid Saeed A Badi. We named our first newborn the girl Mazna and boy - Saif. We are very thankful for this blessing. From here we would like to congratulate UAE leaders government and the people of UAE on this very special day he added. The twins were delivered by Dr Zahraa Mehsen consultant for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Fetal Medicine at Danat Al Emarat Hospital. d...

A life-changing vertebral and internal carotid artery stenting procedure has been performed at Zulekha Hospital in Dubai on an Emirati patient. Muhammed Najeeb 53 had been suffering from a long-term dizziness and pain in his legs for a year caused by the abnormal narrowing of his dominant right vertebral artery at its origin as well as in the left internal carotid artery said a statement from Zulekha Healthcare Group one of the oldest private healthcare providers in the UAE. The debilitating condition meant that Najeeb was unable to walk even a distance of over 100 m and relied on his family for round-the-clock care. The risk factors that predominantly caused this were smoking high cholesterol and diabetes as well as having a family history of the condition it added. Dr Anil Bansal the consultant interventional cardiologist at Zulekha Hospital in Dubai first did an angiogram on Najeeb to identify the problem. On ...

Prime Hospital Dubai s leading private multi-speciality hospital has recently been accredited with the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) an internationally recognised healthcare leader committed to advancing the safety efficacy and efficiency of surgical care worldwide. Dr Neil Hutcher chief medical officer and vice president SRC headed the team that conducted the inspection of the hospital. The Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery programme is a global patient safety and quality improvement initiative available to all bariatric surgeons and facilities worldwide. Prime Hospital is the first private hospital under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to receive this certification an achievement that demonstrates the vision of Dr Jamil Ahmed managing director of Prime Hospital to become a most respected healthcar...

An Emirati teenager born with hearing difficulty in one ear is now able to hear clearly after a successful bone conduction hearing aid was implanted for the first time in the UAE on a patient with a thin skull thickness at the Dubai Hospital. The bone conduction implantable hearing aid usually requires the patient to have a skull thickness of at least 8 mm. However the young patient s skull thickness was only 1.5 mm said a statement from Dubai Health Authority. Dr Jamal Kassouma ENT Consultant at Dubai Hospital said this new procedure gives hope to patients who wish to regain their hearing ability and lead a normal life which is why Dubai Hospital was keen to use technology and adapt it to those with thin skull thickness. While a lot of the sound we hear travels to our ears through the air (air conduction) we actually hear a great deal through vibrations in the bone (bone conduction) he noted. ...

The American Hospital Dubai has acquired a state-of-the-art computerised tomography (CT) scanner with reduced radiation dose requirements thus becoming the first in the Middle East region to own the ground-breaking medical equipment. The acquisition forms part of the hospital s strategic approach to deliver better health and deepen the levels of expertise and care it offers in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East supported by advanced medical infrastructure and one-of-a-kind health facilities said the hospital in a statement. Toshiba Aquilion One Genesis 640-slice CT scanner is the world s first dynamic volume area detector CT system to add to its list of cutting-edge health equipment it stated. The Genesis edition is powered by First the world s first volumetric Model Based Iterative Reconstruction (MBIR) that is fully integrated into scan protocols. Able to reconstruct a volume scan in just...

In a bid to reassure patients who may be preparing to undergo surgery or commit to a potentially life-changing medication Zulekha Hospital in the UAE now offers a free second opinion and consultations service. The Second Opinion service which officially starts today (April 10) will see a range of free advice in fields such as cardiology oncology and general surgery provided at Zulekha s Dubai and Sharjah hospitals. Taher Shams managing director of Zulekha Hospitals said: It is important for us as a respected healthcare institution that the community we serve receive the most appropriate and correct treatment for their symptoms or conditions. The decision as well as the financial burden of undergoing a life-changing treatment or surgery is not a small one to make and our service has been designed to provide patients with added confidence and to help ensure they are absolutely certain about thei...

Qatar Airways welcomed Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Doha last week with an official reception at Doha International Airport (DIA) attended by Ajay Sharma British Ambassador to Qatar Ashud Ahmed Bangladeshi Ambassador to Qatar and executive director of Qatar Fund for Development Misfir Hamad Al-Shahwani alongside other dignitaries and special guests. A welcome speech was delivered by Hamad International Airport vice president commercial and marketing Abdulaziz Al Mass. The aircraft a medical training facility housed within a MD-10 aircraft will be on display until March 29 as part of a tour to raise awareness about preventable blindness and its impact on developing countries. The plane which touched down in London and Ireland over the last few weeks will offer students medical professionals and partners a unique experience - the opportunity to explore the hospital with wings . While in Doha the Flying Eye Hospital will be promot...

Ahalia Hospital has signed an agreement with Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) to set up a 100-bed general hospital in the SHCC. Ahalia will become the first healthcare organisation to set up operations at the city. Awarded Superbrand status by the UAE Superbrands Council early this year Ahalia Medical Group currently operates three hospitals 14 medical centres two specialised ophthalmology medical centres and over 26 pharmacies across the UAE with this initiative marking the group s penetration into Sharjah. Abdulla Ali Al Mahyan chairman of Sharjah Health Authority and SHCC said: Our vision is a healthier nation one where every resident has access to immediate and convenient healthcare solutions. We endeavour to host the world s most trusted healthcare companies to help meet the arduous demands of this vision and also to augment the emirate s reputation as a destination for medi...

SSH a leading project management firm in the Middle East said its joint venture with Italy-based Studio Altieri has won the main design consultancy contract for the upcoming Kuwait New Maternity Hospital (KNMH). The contract has been awarded by design and build contractor Impresa Pizzarotti & C SpA. The KNMH to be located to the west of Kuwait City within the Al Sabah Specialty Medical Area is planned by the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) in association with Ministry of Health (MoH) as the end user to be a state-of-the-art world-class specialist maternity hospital to service the growing healthcare needs of Kuwait and the GCC region on an international scale. The new facility will bring together all aspects of maternity care into a single complex to form a specialist hospital for Kuwait s growing population. The KNMH is to feature 27 operating rooms and will accommodate 780 in-patients while a mult...

Dubai won the bid to host the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 after competing with countries and cities that include Cape Town Singapore and Korea. Humaid Al Qatami chairman of the Board and director general of the DHA made the announcement during a press conference held on Wednesday at the DHA headquarters in the presence of officials doctors and specialists. The congress which will take place on December 5-8 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center is a global interactive event that aims to promote cardiovascular health by uniting cardiovascular disease specialists with other disciplines to network share knowledge and build innovative solutions for patients and populations. Al Qatami said that winning the bid to host the congress is a confirmation to the global status of Dubai especially in the field of the health. Al Qatami added that Dubai won the bid to host the event not only ...

Thumbay Hospital Dubai a leading academic hospital of Ajman-based Gulf Medical University has announced major expansion plans for 2017-18 which will see significant enhancement of its facilities and infrastructure in addition to the setting up of centers of excellence in different medical specialties. This comes in-line with UAE s Vision 2021 to bring world-class healthcare infrastructure expertise and services across the country to fulfil citizens growing needs and expectations said a statement from UAE-based Thumbay Group. The plan was formally unveiled at Thumbay Hospital on Thursday (March 9) by Humaid Al Qutami the chairman of the board and director-general of Dubai Health Authority in the presence of Thumbay Moideen (group founder president) Akbar Moideen Thumbay (VP for healthcare division) and other senior officials. The event also witnessed the launch of Ortho Spine a new centre of excellence for s...

Omani and Spanish partners are planning to set up a 70-bed high-end super-specialty hospital in Oman with an investment of RO24 million ( 62.33 million) a report said. Oman and Emirates Investment Holding Co (O&E) a Muscat-based listed company is the local company involved in the project said the Oman Daily Observer report. O&E is promoting this project jointly with Spanish partners and has agreed to invest RO1.845 million and take up a 15 per cent equity stake in the company Awad Mohammed Faraj Bamkhalef chief executive officer was quoted as saying in the report. Provisional plans drawn up by the partners envisage a 70-bed facility which is expandable to 100 beds offering state-of-the-art medical facilities. The proposed share capital has been fully booked by various institutional inv...

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed an agreement with Emirates Hospital Group to boost cooperation in the field of rehabilitation and provide quality intensive rehab care to the patients. The MoU was signed by Humaid Al Qatami the chairman of the board and director general of the DHA and Pramod Balakrishnan the CEO of Emirates Hospital Group. The authority strives to strengthen its partnership with the private sector in order to provide the public with international health care services he stated. He added that the DHA considers the private sector as a strategic partner that can aid the authority in achieving its goal of elevating the quality of medical services provided by the authority. Balakrishnan said the MOU was testimony to the huge encouragement and support provided by the DHA to promote the private sector in the UAE and meet healthcare needs of the population. Emirates Hospitals Group is...

Liposuction topped the list of cosmetic procedures at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH) a leading health provider dedicated to cosmetic surgery in Dubai UAE during 2016 said a report released by the hospital. Liposuction (38 per cent) was followed by abdominoplasty (20 per cent) breast surgery (18 per cent) rhinoplasty (9 per cent) and cosmetic gynaecology (5 per cent). AACSH has conducted a review of aesthetic medicine trends in 2016 and discusses the outlook for 2017 in this report. The only cosmetic and reconstructive surgery hospital in the Middle East also acting as an educational center AACSH has recorded 11 per cent Y-o-Y increase of visitors from the UAE the region and the world and is well-positioned to record and track statistics and evaluate them to provide an overview of aesthetic medicine trends in Dubai. The global aesthetic medicine market is expected to reach 11.9 billion ...

Yellow Door Energy (YDE) a Dubai-based firm that invests in and operates distributed solar and energy efficiency assets has signed an agreement with Jordan Hospital to build develop and operate a 4.7 MWp PV solar power plant for the hospital. The partnership comes as part of Jordan Hospital s efforts to reduce its CO2 footprint by moving to electricity generated from renewable energy sources. Dr Abdullah Al-Bashir general manager of Jordan Hospital and Jeremy Crane CEO of Yellow Door Energy signed the agreement recently in Amman. As part of the hospital s energy diversification strategy we are looking at meeting our electricity needs through power generated by natural resources and in doing so reducing our carbon footprint and greenhouse emissions said Ahmad Khattab managing director of Jordan Hospital. The project will contribute towards meeting the hospital s medium and long-term electricity nee...

SSH one of the leading master planning infrastructure building design construction supervision and project management firms in the Middle East has unveiled the design for a new children s hospital at Al Shuwaikh region of Kuwait. The newest tertiary children s hospital will be the largest of its kind in the world featuring a total of 792 beds that will suit all medical needs and methods of treatment. The 300 000 sqm facility will be located within the Al Sabah Specialty Medical Area in Al Shuwaikh. A leading player in the construction sector SSH boasts a reputation for design integrity and a portfolio that includes landmark projects throughout the region. The company had last year been appointed by Kuwait s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Public Works to provide a study and design for the hospital on a design-award-construct basis. Global architects HKS and engineering firm WSP are also involved in the projec...

Dubai Health Authority s Dental Services department will begin using 3D printed technology to print 3D model of teeth for producing prosthesis said a top official at the four-day Arab Health Congress 2017 which opened today (January 30) in the Emirate. The use of this technology is the beginning of the Authority s ambitious plans to use 3D printing in all fields of healthcare. Dubai has already seen the inauguration of the world s first 3D-printed office building the Office of the Future which is near Emirates Tower and was built in just 17 days. The government aims to make Dubai and the UAE a global hub for 3D printing technology by the year 2030. Research is already taking place into the mass production of hearing aids prosthetics and implants. Globally scientists are working on the realistic goal of printing a real working human heart. Humaid Al Qatami chairman of the Board and Direc...

The American Hospital Dubai is introducing a new diagnostic procedure for prostate cancer one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer and the second leading cause of death amongst men. Fusion Guided Biopsy is a state-of-the-art technique shown to be effective in the early detection of prostate cancer. According to the hospital the new technology represents one of the most important advances in prostate cancer screening and treatment in the last 30 years. A physician from the hospital will deliver a training workshop on the new procedure at the Arab Health Congress 2017 (January 30 February 2 2017) in Dubai where the hospital is a Platinum Sponsor. Prostate cancer can be difficult to detect and traditional tests can be misleading. Even with today s advanced technology and biomarker tests such as PSA (prostate specific antigen - a blood marker for prostate cancer) the lack of conclusive evidenc...

Mirroring the global trend of figh-quality care and reduced hospitalisation hours for patients Thumbay Hospital s recently launched daycare services concept is fast catching-up in the UAE region. A host of factors including improved anesthetic and surgical techniques better patient education convenience of recuperating at home state-of-art infrastructure and round-the-clock access to skilled doctors and nursing staff have largely contributed in making the Thumbay Hospital Daycare Rolla Sharjah a sought-after destination for healthcare services. Alia a Pakistani national who was suffering from a breast lump had been postponing the surgery for lack of medical leave. But new daycare services that are dramatically changing the way these operations are done giving women more options faster treatment smaller scars fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results proved to be a blessing in disguise for Alia. Her scar-less breast l...

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) said it has earmarked Dh735 million ( 200 million) for the first phase of King Hussein Medical City project in Jordan. This is in line with the framework of the 2013 UAE government grant contribution of Dh4.6 billion ( 1.25 billion) to the Gulf Development Fund a five-year grant program from the GCC member countries to finance development projects in line with the government of Jordan s strategic goals. The grant will fund the first phase of the expansionary works - specifically to construct a state-of-the-art 940-bed hospital capable of accommodating 1 200 patients daily said Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi the director general of ADFD after signing the deal in the presence of Imad N Fakhoury the Jordanian Minister of Planning & International Cooperation Bilal Al Bdour UAE Ambassador to Jordan and Major General Muin Al Habashneh the director general of the Royal Medical Services (RMS) in Jordan. ...

Kuwait s Health Insurance Company (Daman) said it has awarded a KD162 million ( 535 million) contract to China s Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) for the construction of two 600-bed hospitals in the country. As per the agreement the MCC would carry out design construction equipping and maintenance works for the two hospitals which will come up in the Jahra and Ahmadi governorates of Kuwait. The Medical Insurance Hospital Project is being jointly implemented by Shanghai Baoye MCC Huatian and MCC International Group as a consortium. Both the hospitals will be ready for operation by the end of 2019 stated Dr Ahmad Al-Saleh the board-member and chief executive of Daman after signing the design and building contract with MCC international group deputy general manager Ma Xiaoh in Kuwait. These hospitals are aimed at serving the insurance-paying expatriates who account for some 70 per cent of Kuwait ...

Prime Hospital one of UAE s leading healthcare service providers has inaugurated its new state-of-the art intensive-care stroke unit and new private rooms for its patients. The newly opened units and private rooms are located on the hospital building s new floor. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Bin Kalban CEO of Hospital Services Sectorat the Dubai Health Authority; Khalifa bin Darrai executive director of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS); Essa Al Ghurair chairman of Al Ghurair Foods; and Dr. Jamil Ahmed managing director of Prime Hospital. The new facilities will essentially expand the hospital s scope of services. The intensive-care stroke unit in particular is poised to raise the bar in stroke management as it is equipped with the latest medical devices and being led by a specialized team of consultants in the fields of neurology neurosurgery cardiology radiolog...

Abu Dhabi-based NMC Health a leading integrated private healthcare provider has reached an agreement with Gulf Medical Projects Company (GMPC) to acquire Al Zahra Hospital in Sharjah for Dh2.06 billion ( 560 million). One of the largest private hospitals in the emirates Al Zahra operates 137 active inpatient beds serving approximately 400 000 outpatients and 23 000 inpatient bed days per year. It provides services of an international standard supported by hitech facilities including cutting edge radiology and laboratory practices as well as seven operating theatres recovery room beds more than 80 individual clinics a maternity complex and emergency room beds including triage. Subject to shareholder approval the acquisition is a strategic step forward for NMC Health and will reinforce the company s position as a leading provider of healthcare services in the UAE private sector said a statement from the UAE healthcare gr...

Doctors at Dubai Hospital performed a kidney surgery using 3D technology making the hospital the first in the Mena region to use this technology for kidney surgery. Dr Yaser Al Saeedi consultant urologist at Dubai Hospital and main surgeon for this surgery performed the procedure on a 42-year-old Palestinian expatriate who had a tumour in her kidney. She visited Dubai Hospital for a second opinion after other healthcare providers told her that she would have to undergo radical surgery to remove her kidney. Her tumour was deep within the kidney and was located in the posterior part of the kidney near the blood vessels and ureter and thus there were reduced chances of saving the kidney and removing only the tumour without 3D technology. Humaid Al Qatami chairman of the board and director-general of the DHA said: The DHA spares no effort in incorporating the latest technology to better patient outcomes. 3D technol...

Dubai-based Prime Hospital said it has launched a new facility to perform cochlear implant surgery. As a special gesture the hospital has announced plans to waive off operation costs for patients below the age of four. The hospital currently has three ear specialists capable of conducting the operations in the UAE. Currently only a few hospitals have the skills to conduct the surgery at this time said a statement from the hospital. Cochlear implant surgery is a special operation done for people with moderate to profound hearing loss resulting from problems in the inner ear or cochlea it said. A device is surgically implanted in the inner ear to help the patient regain hearing without the need for a hearing aid. It helps restore hearing using an electronic medical device that does the work of the damaged part of the inner ear and provide sound signals to the brain it added. Dr Jamil Ahmed managing dire...

Zulekha Healthcare Group one of the UAE s most prominent healthcare groups has opened its new 300 crore ( 44 million) multi-specialty hospital at Nagpur in the western state of Maharashtra India. The Alexis Multi-Speciality Hospital was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping and Dr Zulekha Daud founder and chairperson of Zulekha Healthcare Group in the presence of senior government officials. Speaking at the launch Taher Shams the managing director of Zulekha Hospitals and Alexis Multispeciality Hospital said: We are delighted and proud to mark our international footprint by sharing our world-class expertise and contributing to the region s healthcare system and its community. We are already recognised as a forerunner in the UAE s healthcare industry but our step towards international expansion is underlined by Zulekha Hospitals commitmen...

King Edward VII s Hospital in London will make its first appearance at Arab Health 2017 being held from January 30 to February 2 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre Dubai. Located within the Harley Street Medical Area King Edward VII s Hospital is an independent acute private hospital famed for its medical excellence in treating complex and life threatening conditions. Throughout the Arab Health Congress King Edward VII s Hospital will be located on the Harley Medical Area Stand on the UK Pavilion stand Z1F30. A registered charity with Her Majesty the Queen as its Patron King Edward VII s Hospital was initially established in 1899 to care for officers returning from the Boer War. Today the hospital treats anyone seeking private healthcare and its charitable focus continues to support service and ex-service personnel of all ranks. The hosp...

Egypt-based DP World Sokhna a local marine terminal of global shipping terminal operator DP World has opened kidney dialysis and incubator units at Al Sabah Hospital today after completing its renovation and upgrading the neonatal intensive care unit. The official inauguration took place in the presence of senior DP World and Egyptian Government officials as part of the company s sustainability efforts said a statement from the company. The ceremony was held in the presence of Major General Ahmed Mohamed Hamid Suez Governor; Suhail Al Banna senior vice-president and managing director of DP World Middle East and Africa Region; John Fewer CEO DP World Sokhna; and senior officials including Major General Dr Mostafa Shehata head of the Suez Security Directorate; General Ahmed Walei El Deen chief of staff of the Third Field Army; and Health Minister s advisor for Hospitals Development Dr Nanees Adel. DP World Sokh...

Exelon a unit of Bahrain-based Saara Group has launched Careworks a leading hospital management system in the region. The solution promises to streamline medicare in Bahrain and other GCC states a statement from the company said. Exelon is working in partnership with Sofscript an Indian company that is in the business of development and implementation of state-of-the-art ERP solutions for hospitals in the implementation of the solution. Careworks has been solutions for hospital management have been implemented in over 70 leading multi-specialty hospitals with the bed strength varying from 50 to over 1 500 across India. The hospital management system promises to make life easier for patients doctors and the hospital management the statement said. The system s features include seamless collaboration strengthened control on billing and inventory enhanced quality of clinical documentation online access to medical records l...

Work is progressing well on the KD304 million ( 1 billion) Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al-Sabah Hospital and is on track for opening by the end of the year said a report. Once operational it will be the biggest in the Middle East region and the sixth largest hospital in the world reported Amwal Alghad. Entirely managed by Kuwaiti Ministry of Health the hospital will be built on a surface of 270 000 sq ft and will offer 1168 beds and provide a large range of medical services including diagnostic and treatment services a trauma centre a dental facility in- and out-patient care services as well as VIP suites for visiting heads of state stated the report citing its chairman Mohsen Salah. The project is being carried out in three phases by Egyptian construction group Arab Contractors. It will come up on a sprawling 720 000 sq m area he added. ...