In a significant advancement toward eradicating malaria, the UAE and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have initiated a regional database designed to track and combat the disease across 18 countries. This project is spearheaded by the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) with support from Erth Zayed Philanthropies, focusing specifically on the Middle East and...
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has entered into a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gilead Sciences Ireland to improve disease prevention, early detection, and public awareness in crucial health sectors within the Abu Dhabi Emirate. This partnership will concentrate on blood-borne viruses, specifically hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV. The...
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Novartis Middle East FZE to enhance public health awareness and improve disease prevention, particularly focusing on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. This agreement aims to raise awareness and advance disease management practices....
Dubai has introduced a significant public health law aimed at strengthening health and safety systems while enhancing community awareness. In his role as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. 5 of 2025. The...