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Inside the world’s only flying eye hospital

Meet the mechanics, volunteers who keep the mobile hospital airborne globally

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Globally, an estimated 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, of which 90% live in low-and-middle-income countries. The Flying Eye Hospital was created to help close this gap.

Dubai schools issue flu guidelines: 24-hour rule set

As flu cases rise, parents urged to take preventive measures: Here’s all you need to know

In the UAE, the flu season is between September and March and the health authorities have urged residents, especially those at high risk, to get vaccinated. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

Disfigured by jaw tumour, Dubai man can speak again

Nemr Mazen Nimer Altaher said that he could not participate in conversations

Altaher underwent advanced jaw prosthesis.

This Dubai athlete takes on 100 triathlons in 100 days

Ghani record-breaking challenge turns every swim, cycle, run into hope for children

Dubai-based athlete Ghani Souleymane takes on challenge of 100 triathlons in 100 days to support children battling cancer.

Dubai to test nail polishes for EU-banned chemical

Dubai Central Lab develops test to identify reproductive toxicant TPO after EU ban

Dubai Municipality to test nail polishes for chemical banned in European Union

Barbados to Georgia: UAE students’ budget MBBS guide

At GN Edufair, Y-Axis expert reveals 5 countries with affordable, quality education

Parents and children explore higher education opportunities at Gulf News Edufair Dubai 2025.

First in UAE: Surgeons implant pump to target cancer

Complex HAIP technique cures inoperable liver tumour at Burjeel, Abu Dhabi

Dr Mohammad Adileh leading the complex HAIP surgery.

‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’ enters new phase

Initiative aims to train creators to produce accurate and engaging health content

The new phase focuses on simplifying complex health topics, promoting responsible communication, and using creative storytelling to engage audiences across digital platforms.

UAE: Young Indian left unable to walk after meningitis

Hospital waives bills as community, Indian Consulate in Dubai rally to fly 26-yr-old home

Sai Krishna V (left) was accompanied by community volunteer Praveen Kumar (right) on his flight home.

Indian states ban toxic cough syrup sales: What we know

Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu halt sale of Coldrif syrup linked to child deaths

After nine paediatric deaths; MP bans lethal cough syrups, urges TN govt to initiate probe

Abu Dhabi launches new breast cancer awareness campaign

Campaign links daily habits to life-saving action, reminding women to prioritise screening

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Jade Autism, Indian and Pakistani schools in ZSP finals

33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions spanning 173 countries

Thousands of solar lanterns donated by the UAE are bringing light to homes in remote villages across five countries, as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s ‘Guiding Light’ campaign supporting off-grid communities worldwide.

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