It is imperative for hospitals and medical institutions to ensure the stability of medical equipment and that data is constantly available for medical personnel, while also protecting the privacy of their patients’ critical information.
TRA ensures connectivity in UAE hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced plans to ensure network connectivity within hospitals and medical facilities in the …
Huawei, Deloitte publish whitepaper on combating COVID-19 with 5G
In collaboration with Huawei, Deloitte has published a new whitepaper discussing how key features of 5G can synergise with other …
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UAE MOHAP launches COVID-19 Virtual Doctor
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has extended its Virtual Doctor initiative to include a COVID-19 online assessment …
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How technology is fighting the coronavirus outbreak
As coronavirus continues to raise concerns across the globe, Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at how technology can …
UAE-based doctor booking app secures $10 million in funding
UAE-based doctor booking platform Okadoc has closed its $10 million Series A round, following a $2.3 million seed round in 2018.
UAE Ministry of Health unveils new blockchain-based health data platform
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has recently launched the first advanced digital platform to store the data for health.
Arab Health: UAE MoHAP unveils AI-powered heart monitor
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in cooperation with the Pure Health, has showcased an AI-based device monitoring cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) to help curb heart diseases before they occur.
Abu Dhabi gears up to unveil digital health initiatives
Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in UAE capital, is set to unveil a number of digital health initiatives as part of its participation at Arab Health 2020.
MoHAP turns to tech to raise diabetes awareness in UAE
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has turned to technology to raise public awareness about diabetes in the UAE.
Dubai’s American Hospital to offer robotic surgery
American Hospital has announced that it is the first medical facility in Dubai to offer the fourth generation of da Vinci Xi surgical system to conduct robotic surgery services.
MENA Internet of Medical Things market to reach $9 billion in two years
The value of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) in the MENA region is expected to reach $9 billion by 2022, according to the latest data by Markets & Markets.
Why a healthcare agency in the Middle East chose Fortinet
Organisations increasingly rely on new business applications to deliver valuable resources and services, and nowhere is this more critical than …
Jumbo Group teams up with 3D startup to revolutionise healthcare sector
Jumbo Group has partnered with MOBILIS Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.