A report highlights the Middle East's lag in reducing smoking rates, with nearly two million lives potentially saved by 2065 through switching to less harmful nicotine products. Analyzing seven nations, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, it reveals that tobacco use among 61 million adults leads to about 384,000 premature deaths annually. Despite forecasts indicating a slight decline in smoking rates, tobacco-related deaths are expected to rise without intervention, including cases of cancer, heart disease, and strokes. Antismoking efforts have stalled in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, but alternatives like nicotine patches and electrical devices offer potential aids for quitting. While long-term studies on tobacco harm reduction products are limited, research on biomarkers shows promise. Derek Yach, the lead author, emphasizes the urgent need for embracing harm reduction, cessation, and improved treatment to enhance public health in the region. #dubai #dubainews
Dh5 million donation announced for fishermen in Ajman
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, ordered the disbursement of Dh5 million to fishermen affiliated with the Ajman Fishermen’s Association on Eid Al Adha.
This donation is not just a financial support but a beacon of hope. It aims to motivate citizens to consider the fishing profession, by addressing the needs and challenges that fishermen face. The donation is a step towards removing the obstacles that hinder their progress, ensuring a decent life not just for them, but also for their families.
UAE doctors emphasise pre-travel vaccinations for kids this Eid and summer
Healthcare professionals in the UAE are urging residents to ensure that their children’s immunisation schedules are up to date in preparation for Eid al Adha or summer travel.
They pointed out that a landmark study set to be published in The Lancet reveals that global immunisation efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years from 1974 to 2024.
President Sheikh Mohamed received a phone call on Monday, June 10, from the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte.
During the call, the two leaders discussed urgent efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory, the need to increase the flow of humanitarian aid, and the importance of protecting civilians.
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