The Palestinian health ministry has warned that half of the patients in the embattled Gaza Strip have become with no medication due to a 52-percent deficit in different medical supplies.

In a recent news conference held in Gaza, spokesman for the health ministry Ashraf al-Qudra described the deficit of 52 percent in medical supplies as an unprecedented crisis hitting the hospitals in Gaza.

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The health sector in the occupied Gaza Strip is still struggling to cope with injuries sustained by protesters in Great March of Return demonstrations, according to a new update from UN OCHA.

A recently published World Health Organisation (WHO) report noted that gunshot accounted for 210 of the fatalities between 30 March 2018 and 31 March 2019, and for 6,872 injuries, or 25 per cent of the total casualty caseload over the time frame analysed.

RAMALLAH, Thursday, June 20, 2019 (WAFA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) and implementing partners inaugurated the newly installed solar power plant at Nasser hospital in the Gaza Strip. Funded by the Government of Japan, the solar plant as a source of alternative energy will reduce the reliance of the hospital on donated fuel for emergency generators and contribute to build resilience of critical departments providing life-saving interventions.

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Jumeirah was recognized as one of UAE’s strongest brands at the 15th annual Superbrands tribute event, held on June 18 at the Intercontinental Dubai-Festival City. Out of approximately 150 leading brands, 48 brands from the UAE were awarded Superbrand Status at the event, considered as the ‘Oscars of Branding’ by the corporate world.

Dr Waleed Achi, COO, Emirates Healthcare and officials from Emirates Hospital - Jumeirah, including"...

Integrated healthcare platform cure.fit launched its new fitness revolution centre, cult.fit in Dubai at Palm Strip Mall. Headquartered in Bengaluru India, the holistic healthcare company was founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori with the aim to address preventive healthcare.

Funded by top investors like Accel Partners, Kalaari Capital, Chiratae Ventures, Ratan Tata, IDG Ventures, Pratithi Investment"...

Ferring Pharmaceuticals and WOOM today announced a collaboration, which aims to improve and shorten the fertility journeys of the one in six couples who have difficulty conceiving.1

The WOOM ovulation and fertility app, currently available in Spanish - with registered users across Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina and Peru - is able to analyse a woman’s menstrual cycle, lifestyle factors and biometrics to help couples better understand"...

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US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Monday announced the acquisition of Array BioPharma, a biotechnology firm that specializes in cancer drugs, the latest in a long list of biotech mergers in recent years.
In a statement, Pfizer said it offered $48 per share in cash for Array, putting an $11.4 billion value on the company.
The proposed acquisition “sets the stage to create a potentially industry-leading franchise for colorectal cancer alongside Pfizer’s existing expertise in breast and"...

GAZA, Monday, June 17, 2019 (WAFA) -The World Health Organization (WHO) and implementing partners inaugurated today the newly installed solar power plant at Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip, according to a press release.

Funded by the Government of Japan, the solar plant as a source of alternative energy will reduce the reliance of the hospital on donated fuel for emergency generators and contribute to build resilience of critical departments providing"...

International Day of Yoga was declared an official global day by the UN General Assembly in 2015, and it takes place annually on June 21, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Here are some ways to take part in the activities that are being held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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Aligning with the principles set forth for the “Year of Tolerance,” Fakih IVF Fertility Center is reaching out to individuals in an effort to promote the values of tolerance.

The campaign titled “Positive Mind. Positive Vibes. Positive Results,” stems out from the center’s support of our ruler’s vision of creating a more tolerant nation. As part of the initiative patients will be offered a generous discount on"...