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Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Today
Sharjah to build health centres in Al Seyouh and Al Rahmaniyah
Engineer Marwa Obaid Al Taffag, Head of Federal Buildings, Housing and Facilities Design Section at Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, announced the completion of the engineering plans for two health centres in Al Seyouh and Al Rahmaniya suburbs of Sharjah in co-operation with the Emirates Health Services Corporation. Work is underway to award the tender to a contractor, she added. The two centres would provide the highest level of health services and would include clinics for family medicine, dentistry, maternity and childcare, and radiology, in addition to a unit that provides 24-hour medical treatment services, she said. The ministry is keen on establishing the centres according to the highest quality standards to serve the residents of these areas. This was announced in a conversation with Ahmed Sultan on the Direct Line programme broadcast live on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority.
Sharjah 24
11-02-2025
- Health
- Sharjah 24
15 successful cochlear implants at AQS since beginning of 2025
Hearing restored to a two-year-old girl using the latest advanced technologies One of the most notable cases involved a two-year-old girl who had lost her hearing completely due to meningitis. The surgery used cutting-edge techniques to address the calcification of her cochlea, allowing for successful hearing restoration and showcasing the hospital's commitment to advanced medical technology. Preserving residual natural hearing level of a forty-year-old patient in a complex and delicate procedure Another complex procedure involved a forty-year-old woman, where the medical team succeeded in preserving her remaining normal hearing while implanting the cochlear device. This delicate operation highlighted one of the most advanced techniques in cochlear implantation. International and local expertise behind the success These surgeries were carried out by a global medical team led by Dr Hassan Diab from Moscow's National Research Centre for Otorhinolaryngology, along with Dr Iman Al-Houli Al-Suwaidi from Al Qassimi Hospital. Their combined expertise, supported by a specialised team, led to remarkable results and reinforced the hospital's reputation for excellence. Strengthening Al Qassimi Hospital's position as a leader in otolaryngology This medical achievement solidifies Al Qassimi Hospital's standing as a leading medical centre in the UAE in the field of otolaryngology. It also reflects the Emirates Health Services Corporation's dedication to innovation and excellence, reinforcing the UAE's role as a global leader in healthcare. Role of the Visiting Doctors programme The Visiting Doctors Programme, an initiative by the Emirates Health Services Corporation, plays a vital role in attracting international medical expertise and improving the efficiency of local healthcare professionals. Last year, the programme achieved a remarkable satisfaction rate of 98%, confirming its success in meeting the needs and expectations of patients.
