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World Immunization Day is celebrated on November 10 every year. It is celebrated in order to spread awareness about the benefits of getting vaccinated and how it can prevent a plethora of diseases in the long run. Failure to get immunized will only end up generating expensive medical bills due to a disease that could…

Movember 2022 – Men’s Health Awareness Month Movember allows us to create positive change for men’s health by raising awareness and educating men year-round, and through our take-over of the month formerly known as November. Let’s focus on three key focus areas to have an everlasting impact on men’s health- Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer and…

World Stroke Day When somebody has a stroke, every second that goes by is crucial. As brain tissue and millions of neurons begin to fade away, time could not be more precious. This year’s campaign focuses on saving Precious Time, referring to the need to act FAST in the aftermath of a stroke, as well…

Highlights of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities in Iranian Hospital Dubai. Every year we support and spread awareness about breast cancer in the community by conducting and supporting awareness campaigns. In alignment with this year’s theme ‘Together We Rise’ and ‘Close the Gap’ every effort to educate and spread awareness will help in the fight…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, accounting for more than 1 in 10 new cancer diagnoses each year. Read the article by Gulf News featuring our CEO Dr Shahin Mohammad Sadeghi (Specialist Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon) elaborating on breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery and Dr Imran Abbas (laparoscopic Weight Loss…

The prevention of infection is more important than ever in the battle against a global pandemic and to keep the world safe from healthcare associated infections and outbreaks. International infection prevention week (IIPW) was established in 1986, aiming to shine light on infection prevention each and every year. This year’s theme is The future is…

Iranian Hospital Dubai is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year by focusing on the need for breast cancer screening and early detection. In 2020, female breast cancer became the most commonly diagnosed cancer type globally: about 2.26 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, and about 685000 women died from the disease. With timely…

Obesity Awareness Campaign Obesity is now a global crisis that affects 800 million people worldwide. The medical consequences of obesity will cost over $1 trillion by 2025. Childhood obesity is expected to increase by 60% over the next decade, reaching 250 million by 2030. People living with obesity are twice as likely to be hospitalized…

Take Action on Obesity Obesity is a global problem, and it affects us all. 800 million of us are living with the disease, with millions more at risk. The UAE has an obesity prevalence rate of 31.7%. Obesity is a complex disease, with many root causes throughout society. That’s why we all need to work…

World Mental Health Day 2022- Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis for mental health, fueling short- and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions. Estimates put the rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders at more than 25% during the first…