Tag: Healthcare
‘Pandemic can be brought under control within months:’ WHO Chief
In a recent news briefing, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) opined that the world can bring the global COVID-19 pandemic under...
Oxford University to re-infect recovered COVID-19 patients and study vaccine effectiveness
In a first-of-its-kind trial at the UK-based University of Oxford that may shed light on how to develop more effective vaccines against the COVID-19...
People may need to get COVID-19 vaccine annually: Pfizer CEO
The chief executive officer of American pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer, Albert Bourla, said it’s possible people will need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus annually.
His...
Microsoft to venture into healthcare AI; Could acquire Nuance
The American multinational tech company Microsoft is in discussions to buy Nuance Communications, a speech and imaging applications firm, making a massive bet on...
COVAX vaccine reached over 100 countries in 6 weeks after first...
The COVAX vaccine facility, the international program developed for equitable access to coronavirus shots, has delivered nearly 38.4 million doses to more than 100...
GCC hospital revenue to hit pre-COVID level by Q2 of 2021:...
The hospital revenues in the GCC region which was highly affected by the COVID-19 driven drop in outpatient visits and elective surgery volumes are...
Abu Dhabi-based IHC’s subsidiary to unveil first online wellness & prevention...
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company’s (IHC) subsidiary Multiply Holding is planning to launch an online wellness and prevention platform called 'HealthyU' in the UAE.
According...
UAE’s ADQ acquires Egyptian pharma Amoun
Abu Dhabi-based holding firm ADQ is acquiring Egypt’s Amoun pharmaceutical company as part of its ongoing healthcare portfolio growth.
The investment in Amoun, which operates...
