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India’s cheap weight-loss jabs set global shift

Generic semaglutide rollout could slash prices, widen access across developing world

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By the end of 2026, core patents on semaglutide will have expired in 10 countries that represent 48 percent of the global obesity burden.

Aster wins shareholder backing for India merger

Aster DM secures 96.68% shareholder vote for QCIL merger, eyes India expansion

Aster Hospital Qusais

Dubai's new hotline seeks 100 volunteers: Who can apply

All you need to know about Itma'en and CDA's call for volunteers to support community

Dubai launched ‘Itma’en’ service on March 13

UAE sets new health policy for People of Determination

Plan outlines seven strategic goals to improve prevention, treatment and specialised care

New framework aims to expand access to quality services, rehabilitation and preventive care.

How to stay energised on Laylatul Qadr with less sleep

Simple ways to manage fatigue during the final nights of Ramadan

Thousands of worshippers gathered in prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi joining devotees at mosques around the world to observe Lailatul Qadr.

Dubai launches free mental health support hotline

Citizens, residents and visitors can access specialised counsellors’ services for free

‘Itma’en’ service offers confidential mental wellbeing guidance through a dedicated hotline (800506)

UAE makes medical milestone with child’s heart biopsy

Four-year-old patient undergoes UAE’s first paediatric cardiac biopsy in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi achieves breakthrough in child heart care with first-of-its-kind biopsy procedure

Emirati Doctor's Day: Meet UAE doctor 'with a vision'

For UAE national doctors, service is the true reward, says Dr Ahmed Al Neyadi

Dr Ahmed Al Neyadi (left) attends an event with his role model and relative Dr Sultan Al Neyadi in an undated photo.

India court allows withdrawal of life support for man

Landmark ruling marks first court-approved passive euthanasia for an individual

India Supreme Court

‘Brain-dead’ woman breathes after ambulance jolt

Family had begun funeral preparations when a jolt on UP highway changed everything

A 50-year-old woman declared ‘brain-dead’ appeared to revive after the ambulance she was travelling in hit a pothole in Uttar Pradesh.

What's PTSTD? UAE psychologist offers tips to battle it

A UAE psychologist shares practical ways to manage anxiety and news stress

UAE psychologist offers tips to safeguard mental health and keep PTSD at bay amid distressing news

How precision medicine helps treat rare diseases in UAE

Personalised health strategies are reshaping diagnosis and treatment pathways

Rare diseases affect small numbers of individuals but collectively they impact millions worldwide

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