UAE will become the first country in the middle east to buy approximately 1 million H1N1  flu vaccines over the coming 3 months, the first batch of 500 vaccines is expected to arrive by mid-October according to an article in the Gulf News.

The General Authority of Islamic and Awqaf Affairs has also confirmed that 6,200 pilgrims from the UAE will be vaccinated before traveling to perform Haj in December.

If you want to get vaccinated or if you want to know more about H5N1 or H1N1 visit a doctor in Dubai.

Anti-Ageing Congress will be hosted by Dubai in November 2009

MORE THAN 1,000 EXPERTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE MEDICAL MEETING

“This year’s conference features an innovative medical program that aims to inform and educate through presentations, workshops and hands-on demonstration.” wrote Gulf News

The latest developments and trends will be reviewed by Dubai Experts specializing  in anti-ageing medicine and the advancements made in reversing the natural process of ageing at  this  major congress in Dubai in November 2009.

Amongst the glorified names is stem cell expert, Dr. Susan Lim from Singapore, whi will join the more that 1,000 experts at the conference, including anti-ageing expert Dr. Bill Anton from Australia and specialist in nutritional medicine Claus Muss from Germany, organizers said.

Dr. Maria Khattar, Managing Director Aesthetica Dubai, said “Last year established anti-ageing as an integral part of the healthcare sector in the region.” Heading the summit will be Dr. Robert Goldman, Chairman of the World Anti-Ageing Academy of Medicine.

Anti-Ageing medicine applies advanced scientific and medical technologies for the early detection, prevention, treatment and reversal of age-related dysfunction. These include cosmetic, laser and plastic surgery; aesthetic procedures; bio-identical hormone replacement therapy; medical weight loss and nutrition; mesotherapy and stem cell therapies.

The Ministry of Health supports the congress and this year’s conference.

The American Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine has a membership of more than 20,000 physicians and scientists from 90 countries have pioneered the establishment of Anti-Ageing medicine as a recognized medical specialty.

Dr. Max Sawaf, CEO of Cosmesurge Middle East, said “As the first Anti-Ageing Centre in the Middle East, we have seen the industry grow and mature. The success of last year’s Congress and the interest in this year’s event, endorses the Middle East’s presence globally.”

The Dubai Congress will be held at the Dubai international Exhibition Centre from November 8, 2009.

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Please visit Gulf News / Nation / Health for the complete story. July 20, 2009

Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health, chaired the meeting of Higher Supervisory Committee on combating H1N1 virus on 13th July, 2009.

The meeting took stock of preventive and educational measures taken by the health authorities in the country and reviewed a health awareness plan for the upcoming Haj and Umrah pilgrimages to be launched in coordination with the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowment and other similar campaigns targeting schools, universities and colleges. Health officials told the committee that all the 47 reported cases in the UAE had been fully treated and discharged from hospitals with 20 new patients making a full recovery. The committee instructed the health ministry to publish an update on the virus every Monday and to push ahead with initiatives to spread awareness about the disease.  The minister also toured an exhibition organised at the Marina Mall Abu Dhabi by the ministry in association with the health authorities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The event aims to raise public awareness about preventive and curative approaches to the disease.       Source: MoH Dubai

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