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Despite its spread, the monkeypox vaccine will not be available for months in Africa
BETHLEHEM – Ma’an – Despite its spread in Africa, and its being considered an emergency that requires taking rapid steps to contain it, the monkeypox vaccine will not be available for months in Africa, as there are still many obstacles, including limi…
Are nicotine replacement products a better option than continuing to smoke?
Together – Many countries around the world have recorded significant reductions in the number of smokers. In Finland, the percentage of smokers has been on a downward trend, with only 11% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 still smoking daily, wi…
Dr. Carl Fagerstrom writes: “No smoking… less harmful”
Together – The Swedish experience in using alternative nicotine products to combat the dangers of traditional smoking revealed a strange paradox. Although the Swedes consume nicotine at the same rates as the rest of the European countries, the Swedes …
King Fahad Medical City Accredited by IASIOS
Riyadh, King Fahad Medical City has become the first institution in Saudi Arabia to earn accreditation in interventional oncology from the International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS).
The accreditation is proof of…
Health Minister Says Health Sector Transformation Program Is Spurred by and Cornerstone of Vision 2030
Riyadh, Health Minister and Chairman of the Health Sector Transformation Program Committee Fahd Al-Jalajel expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
US declares deadly disease outbreak in 12 states
Washington – Ma’an – The US Centers for Disease Control announced the spread of listeriosis, or what is known as Listeria, in 12 states at the same time.
The center stated in its statement that two people died due to the disease, and 28 others were t…