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Hi Dubai
16-07-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
UAE Tops Global Rankings in Health Inclusivity and Wellbeing Promotion, Haleon Index Reveals
The United Arab Emirates has ranked first globally in wellbeing promotion, community health outreach, and public involvement in health policy, according to the inaugural Health Inclusivity Index , developed by Haleon in collaboration with Economist Impact. The Index, which evaluates 40 countries across 58 indicators, was launched at a high-level event in Abu Dhabi themed 'From Awareness to Action: Building Healthier Communities Through Self-Care and Literacy.' The UAE also secured a top-five global ranking for person-centred healthcare and came second in inclusive health system implementation. Health literacy levels in the country have risen by 30% over the past three years, placing the UAE 10th globally in this category. These achievements reflect the country's efforts in increasing awareness, accessibility, and collaboration across sectors. The Index findings underscore the economic and social value of inclusive healthcare. For example: Reducing low health literacy by 25% could save the UAE $2.3 billion annually. Improved oral health could prevent $572 million in lifetime costs. Addressing anaemia in women of reproductive age could save $336 million each year. Managing gum disease more effectively could reduce diabetes-related costs by over $809 million over a decade. Tooth decay alone leads to $175 million in productivity losses annually, with 8.2 million work hours lost. Speakers at the event included Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri (Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre), Bradley Jones (UAE–UK Business Council), Arda Arat (Haleon), Paul Downey (Abu Dhabi Biobank), and Gerard Dunleavy (Economist Impact), all of whom emphasised the link between inclusive health strategies and economic resilience. The event marked the beginning of a multi-phase regional effort to embed health literacy and inclusivity into healthcare frameworks, ultimately shaping more equitable and sustainable systems across the MENA region. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
27-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi: 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion draws global experts to shape future of public health
27 May 2025 11:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)As the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion concluded in Abu Dhabi, the emirate not only made history as the first Middle Eastern host but also set a powerful new agenda for the future of global public health. Over four transformative days, more than 2,000 experts, leaders, and changemakers from over 100 countries convened to co-create solutions for planetary health and by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), and supported by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the conference delivered a suite of tangible global outcomes: 15 policy recommendations, 10 long-term strategic partnerships, and 385 expert-led sessions – all converging around the unifying theme of Settings for Planetary Health and Well-being. Discussions emphasised a paradigm shift from healthcare to holistic health creation, grounded in equity, climate resilience, and systems the most consequential outputs of IUHPE 2025 were policy recommendations that address some of the most pressing public health imperatives of the 21st century. These included Reframing Digital Health: From Tech-First to People-First: While digital health is revolutionising care delivery, the conference emphasised that technology must be an enabler – not a called for a collaborative, inclusive approach that ensures digital tools address the needs of all population segments, particularly the most vulnerable. The goal: enhance accessibility and affordability without displacing traditional care models. It's not about replacing doctors with devices – it's about using innovation to bring care closer to other recommendations comprised Designing Cooler, Smarter Cities for a Heating Planet: As extreme heat events grow more frequent, delegates endorsed nature-based and tech-powered urban design solutions. A call to action emerged for the adoption of reflective, porous, and green surfaces as the new global standard. These smart surfaces—combined with solar PV and urban forestry – offer cost-effective, climate-resilient solutions that make cities cooler, healthier, and more Health as a Right, Not a Privilege: A powerful outcome from IUHPE 2025 was the recognition that mental health must be treated as a systemic right. The policy roadmap urges countries to embed mental well-being into education, urban planning, and primary healthcare. Co-creation with youth and vulnerable groups through digital engagement and participatory design was highlighted as key to culturally relevant solutions. Cross-border investment in AI-powered tools and digital equity will also support global mental health Preparedness: With pandemics, climate shocks, and conflicts increasingly straining health systems, the conference put forward robust recommendations for emergency preparedness. These include boosting healthcare surge capacity, deploying mobile health units, and building community-based response programs. Importantly, mental health support and real-time surveillance must be integrated into all emergency protocols to ensure holistic From Healthcare to Health: A Systems Shift: the conference encouraged a decisive move away from reactive care to proactive health creation. Delegates advocated for a systems-thinking approach – one that zooms out to examine the social, environmental, and economic determinants of health. This shift redefines how we invest in well-being: not by managing illness, but by designing environments, policies, and services that create health Excellency Dr Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: 'IUHPE 2025 has shown us that real progress in public health is only possible when we act together—across sectors, systems, and borders.'This conference reinforced a collective commitment to turn ideas into action and to embed health promotion as a shared responsibility across all settings and communities.'Echoing this sentiment, Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the Community Health Sector at ADPHC, emphasised the importance of shared responsibility and cross-sector synergy.'Health must be a fundamental right embedded into the environments we inhabit and the systems we design. We are no longer reacting—we are redesigning health itself.'Reflecting the UAE's commitment to collaborative action, eight strategic agreements were signed between ADPHC and global health leaders including Boehringer Ingelheim, Organon, Emirates Cancer Society, Gilead Sciences, AstraZeneca, Novartis, IHLAD, Ma'an , MSD and Roche. These partnerships span key areas such as non-communicable disease prevention, women's health, early screenings, and community wellness—laying the foundation for sustained localised impact and regional leadership in proactive Tu'itahi, President of IUHPE, said: 'Abu Dhabi has redefined what global collaboration in health promotion looks like. The vision and collective resolve witnessed here will reverberate far beyond this conference.' The conference emphasised that health promotion must extend beyond hospitals to every setting where people live, learn, work, and play.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Organon & Co.'s (OGN) Surged Last Week
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Organon & Co.'s (NYSE:OGN) stands against other stocks that surged yesterday. Wall Street's main indices were a mixed bag anew on Thursday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq the sole loser, as investors continued to digest results of more corporate earnings and key economic data. The Nasdaq was down by 0.18 percent. In contrast, the Dow Jones grew by 0.65 percent while the S&P 500 rose by 0.41 percent. Beyond the major indices, 10 companies finished stronger on the back of impressive corporate earnings and planned mergers and acquisitions. In this article, we explore the specific reasons behind their surge. To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2 billion market capitalization and $5 million in trading volume. A pharmacist wearing a white lab coat and a face mask dispenses biosimilars at a pharmacy. Organon & Co. saw its share prices increase by 9.08 percent on Thursday to close at $8.77 apiece following news that it partnered with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre to enhance women's health. In a statement, the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre said both entities will join forces to enhance women's health by focusing on key areas of intervention and addressing critical health challenges such as a healthy pregnancy, exchanging of knowledge and expertise in cardiovascular, reproductive, and maternal health, as well as improving healthcare. In the first quarter of the year, Organon & Co.'s (NYSE:OGN) net income declined by 57 percent to $87 million from $201 million in the same period last year, while revenues dipped by 7 percent to $1.5 billion from $1.6 billion year-on-year. The company also maintained its full-year 2025 revenue guidance, at a range of $6.125 billion to $6.325 billion. Overall, OGN ranks 4th on our list of stocks that surged last week. While we acknowledge the potential of OGN as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than OGN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at . Sign in to access your portfolio
CairoScene
19-05-2025
- Health
- CairoScene
Free Health Screenings Initiative Launched in Abu Dhabi
The new initiative offers free cancer, diabetes, and heart screenings for basic insurance holders through a joint ADPHC–Ma'an effort. May 19, 2025 Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an have signed an agreement to launch a fundraising initiative supporting early screening for cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes among basic health insurance holders in the emirate. The initiative covers free screenings for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancers in women aged 40 to 75, and colorectal cancer in men of the same age group. It also includes early detection programmes for type 2 diabetes and heart disease risks. The agreement was signed at the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion at ADNEC by Dr Rashid Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADPHC, and Engineer Abdulla Hamid Al Ameri, Director General of Ma'an. Fundraising will be led by Ma'an, while ADPHC will oversee implementation and service quality. The project aims to improve health outcomes for residents with limited insurance coverage and strengthen public-private collaboration in healthcare development.
Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi: Fundraising initiative launched for early disease screening
17 May 2025 21:36 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an, Abu Dhabi Government's official channel to receive social contributions, have signed a landmark agreement to jointly launch a fundraising initiative to support early screening programmes for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes among basic health insurance holders in Abu Dhabi initiative focuses on cancer screening coverage, providing free cancer screening to people with basic health insurance, including women aged 40 to 75 for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening, and men aged 40 to 75 for colorectal cancer screening. In addition, the initiative includes a programme for the early detection of heart disease and diabetes programme aims to detect type 2 diabetes and prediabetes early among individuals with basic insurance, offering men and women aged 40 to 75 comprehensive screenings for diabetes and cardiovascular disease risks. This initiative seeks to reduce complications and support early intervention to improve overall strategic collaboration highlights the joint commitment of both entities to enhance public health standards and guarantee inclusive access to essential early detection services. The partnership lays out a framework for extensive cooperation in developing, funding, and implementing a screening coverage project to aid populations with only basic health insurance coverage in Abu Excellency Dr Rashid Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and His Excellency Engineer Abdulla Hamid Al Ameri, Director General of the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an, signed the agreement during the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).His Excellency Dr Rashid Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: "The partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an enables us to expand the reach of our preventive health efforts and deliver targeted screening services that can save lives. This initiative is a testament to our shared vision of building a healthier Abu Dhabi through early detection and proactive care for all residents, regardless of their health insurance coverage."His Excellency Engineer Abdulla Hamid Al Ameri, Director General of the Authority of Social Contribution Ma'an, said: "This partnership underscores the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an's commitment to uniting the community including public, private, and civil sectors—by channelling contributions towards projects that address social priorities to enhance the quality of life across Abu Dhabi. Our goal is to provide essential health services to those in need, while fostering a culture of giving and collective responsibility. This initiative empowers community members to actively participate in addressing social priorities, thereby driving social development."Under the terms of the agreement, the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an will lead the fundraising campaign through its official platforms, mobilising contributions from the public and private sectors and individuals. ADPHC will be responsible for project implementation, which includes selecting service providers, managing project execution, and ensuring quality and compliance with best practices.'The initiative will be prominently featured on the authority's official contributions platform, where community members can directly support the cause. ADPHC will closely coordinate with the authority to ensure budget allocation transparency and provide detailed progress reports throughout the project's lifecycle. The collaboration exemplifies government synergy in addressing public health challenges and reinforces Abu Dhabi's commitment to inclusive and sustainable healthcare development.
