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Tobacco advertising banned in Oman
Advertising for tobacco products now stands banned in Oman, according to a new law passed by the Ministry of Information. All radio stations, TV channels, newspapers and online publishing houses in…
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3 harmful honey brands banned in UAE
The three products contain a substance called 'tadalafil', which causes severe decrease in blood pressure. The Ministry of Health and Prevention has banned the sale of three brands of honey - Youth…
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Diabetes cases in Middle East rising at an alarming rate
As many as 350 million people are diabetic worldwide and the number is likely to be more than double in the next 20 years, according to a study by World Health Organisation (WHO) which is…
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Study finds harmful pathogens in fresh farm produce
Scientists at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have uncovered evidence of potentially disease-causing pathogens in fruits and vegetables sold in the Sultanate A discovery that calls into question the…
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Ibri restaurant shut down for violating safety norms
Ibri municipality officials closed a restaurant for distributing food at schools prepared under unhygienic conditions. Source: TimesOfOman
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MoH hikes fees for health services
The Ministry of Health in Oman has revised the fees of various services as part of measures initiated by the government to expand the source of revenues for the government. A statement issued by the…
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Shifa Al Jazeera’s Ruwi hospital plans to charge OMR1 consultation fee
Shifa Al Jazeera medical group, which seeks to make healthcare accessible to common man, plans to charge a nominal fee of OMR1 for consultation. Shifa Al Jazeera medical group, which seeks to make…
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Aluminium in Omafen tablets; Ministry of Health orders recall
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has recalled Omafen tablets due to the presence of small pieces of aluminium. Manufactured by National Pharmaceutical Industries, Omafen is an anti-inflammatory drug…
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Obese? Eat peanuts to lose it
"Obesity is the most pressing health issue facing us today," said Craig Johnston from University of Houston in the US. Whether your goal is overall weight loss or better overall health, researchers…
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Adult Vaccinations
ADULTS OFTEN IGNORE THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATIONS FOR THEMSELVES, WRITES DR SREENIVAS VENKATARAM, A SPECIALIST AT MUSCAT’S AL HAYAT INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL Vaccination is as important for adults as it…
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