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Health and the City
Wed, Apr 07, 2010
April 7 marks World Health Day, with the theme for this year’s annual awareness being urbanisation and health
Cover Stories
HealthFirst Magazine is Inaugurated by Minister for Health
Wed, Apr 07, 2010
HealthFirst magazine was officially inaugurated by the UAE Minister of Health, Dr. Hanif Hassan, at the Arab Health Congress 2010, which took place in January. The title, now in its second issue, aims to bring important health and lifestyle advice to residents and visitors to the UAE by incorporating easy-to-understand information on medical issues, along with industry news and developments in the regional healthcare sector.
Autism - a Challenging Disorder
Wed, Apr 07, 2010
An overview of a condition that all too often results in social isolation
Chief Editor’s Letter
Wed, Apr 07, 2010
I would like to open this second issue of the magazine by thanking His Excellency Dr. Hanif Hassan, UAE Minister of Health, who officially inaugurated HealthFirst at Arab Health 2010. The support that he and his colleagues from Dubai’s healthcare authorities have given the publication has been nothing short of fantastic and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue bringing important health advice and information to residents and visitors to the UAE.
2nd Family Health Festival Rolls
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
Following on from last year’s successful inaugural event, we have a round-up of Family Health 2010 which runs in conjunction with the Dubai Shopping Festival
Welcome to HealthFirst
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
I would like to welcome you all to the first issue of HealthFirst magazine. This new publication addresses the many aspects of health. It looks at the current trends in the healthcare sector, discusses the new forms of treatment for various illnesses and presents the latest thoughts on preventative medicine. It offers lifestyle and exercise tips, as well as nutrition and dietary advice. Health myths are explored, technological advances discussed and senior members of the UAE health authorities offer an update on the country’s healthcare strategies. - Dr Prem Jagyasi, Chief Editor.
