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Qatar medical laboratories perform 20 million tests annually as digital healthcare transformation accelerates

Middle East News 247

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July 13, 2026

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Photo Credit : Qatar is rapidly advancing its digital healthcare strategy, with medical laboratories across the country now performing more than 20 million diagnostic tests every year, including around 153,000 genetic tests, as the nation strengthens precision medicine and smart laboratory services. According to Dr. Einas Al Kuwari, Chair of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at [] The post Qatar medical laboratories perform 20 million tests annually as digital healthcare transformation accelerates appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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Kuwait Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar medical laboratories conduct 20 mln tests annually amidst digital transformation

DOHA: Qatar’s healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and in deploying the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase in laboratory diagnostics...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

China AI drug-design deals swell as US scrutiny mounts

Riding a wave of booming cross-border dealmaking, China’s AI-driven drug-design firms are charging onto the global stage despite Washington’s growing scrutiny of Chinese biotech firms. The value of out-licensing deals struck by Chinese biotech companies with top global multinational pharmaceutical companies climbed to US75 billion in the first five months of 2026, up from zero before 2020, according to Linda Shu, head of China healthcare research at HSBC. In total, over the five months, these...

The Tribune

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· Jun 21, 2026

NEET 2026 “successfully conducted” in Qatar, 598 students take exam: Indian Embassy

The Embassy of India in Qatar announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was successfully conducted in Doha, with 598 students appearing for the examination.

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 29, 2026

AOI medical subsidiary secures international ISO certification to boost local manufacturing, exports

The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) announced that its subsidiary, the Arab African Medical Industries Company, has obtained the internationally recognized ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device quality management systems, marking a significant milestone in Egypt’s efforts to localize advanced medical manufacturing and expand exports under the “Made in Egypt” brand. The certification, awarded by [] The post AOI medical subsidiary secures international ISO certification to boost local manufacturing, exports first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 28, 2026

Nasser Medical Complex Warns of Infant Formula Shortage in Gaza

Nasser Medical Complex Warns of Infant Formula Shortage in Gaza

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 4, 2026

Egypt’s health insurance system delivers 14m services in Port Said

Primary healthcare centres and units affiliated with the General Authority for Healthcare (GAH) in Port Said Governorate have provided more than 14 million services to beneficiaries of the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) system since its launch. Announcing the milestone on Saturday, GAH Chairman Dr Ahmed el-Sobky stated that the achievement underscores the efficiency of the [] The post Egypt’s health insurance system delivers 14m services in Port Said appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 26, 2026

UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish performs four specialised surgeries for Gaza patients under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish performs four specialised surgeries for Gaza patients under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Akses perlindungan kesihatan digital lebih mudah dengan Kaotim MediKad

KOS rawatan kesihatan yang semakin meningkat ketika ini membuatkan ramai mula memberi perhatian terhadap kepentingan perlindungan perubatan, khusus­nya pelan yang lebih mudah di­akses dan tidak membebankan komitmen bulanan. Seiring perubahan gaya hidup digital, Kaotim MediKad di­per­kenalkan oleh Syarikat Ta­ka­ful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (Ta­kaful Malaysia) sebagai pilihan perlindungan perubatan yang lebih ringkas, pantas dan mesra pengguna. Pelan ... Read more The post Akses perlindungan kesihatan digital lebih mudah dengan Kaotim MediKad appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 22, 2026

Thumbay Labs Marks 25 Years in the UAE as the largest network of Academic Labs

Marking 25 years of diagnostic service in the UAE, Thumbay Labs, the largest network of academic diagnostic referral laboratories in the Northern Emirates, has earned ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories. The accreditation joins the laboratory’s existing accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), giving Thumbay Labs [] The post Thumbay Labs Marks 25 Years in the UAE as the largest network of Academic Labs appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Damascus Kidney Hospital provides more than 83,000 services in first half of 2026

Damascus, July 10 (SANA) Damascus Kidney Surgical Hospital provided more than 83,000 medical services during the first six months of this year, including kidney transplants, dialysis sessions and specialized procedures, the Health Ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the hospital performed 36 kidney removal procedures for transplantation, 36 kidney transplant operations and 486 urological endoscopies during []

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 23, 2026

Doctors in Nepal see better career prospects overseas than within own country

Kathmandu, June 23: The number of medical doctors obtaining a 'Good Standing Certificate' from the Nepal Medical Council...

Malay Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

Dzulkefly: MOH fast‑tracking study on e‑MC system to curb medical certificate forgery and identity theft

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying the implementation of a digital medical certifica...

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jul 13, 2026

Cancer Cases Are Expected to Nearly Double by 2050, Warns the WHO. Low-Income Countries Will Be Disproportionately Affected

In a new report, the World Health Organization predicts that new annual diagnoses will rise from about 20.6 million today to almost 35 million by 2050. The biggest increases will be in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 22, 2026

NEET 2026 ‘successfully conducted’ in Qatar, says Indian Embassy

Indian Embassy in Qatar confirms successful test in Doha for 598 students; over 20 lakh candidates appear in total

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Fodé Mohamed Camara, classé 2ᵉ de la préfecture de Télimélé au CEE : « Mon objectif est de bien poursuivre mes études afin de devenir médecin »

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 26, 2026

Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MDP:CA) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MDP:CA) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Haaretz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Health Ministry eases ban on West Bank-educated staff after hundreds of Arab workers fired

Hundreds of imaging technicians, educated in Palestinian universities, some many with years of experience, were dismissed in the past year. The lifting of some restrictions comes following a report by Haaretz

Capital Ethiopia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Bethesda American Medical Plaza Becomes Ethiopia’s First JCI-Accredited Hospital

Bethesda American Medical Plaza has officially become the first healthcare institution in Ethiopia to earn accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). The milestone, announced during a ceremony celebrating the hospital’s first anniversary and its new credential, represents a significant shift for the country’s clinical landscape. JCI accreditation is globally regarded as a stringent benchmark []

The Next Web

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· Jun 30, 2026

After Harvey, vertical AI’s next $10B winner might be in agriculture

In legal, Harvey crossed an 11 billion valuation and Legora is racing to claim the European market behind it. In healthcare, Abridge has built a multi-billion-dollar business turning clinical conversations into structured medical records. In customer service, Sierra is now valued at over 15 billion, making it one of the fastest companies in AI history [] This story continues at The Next Web

Libya Review

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· Jul 2, 2026

Libya Registers More Than 33,000 Cancer Patients in One Year

The National Authority for Cancer Control in Libya has announced that more than 33,000 cancer patients were registered through its centralized Muhareb digital platform over the past year, highlighting continued efforts to modernize cancer care and improve access to treatment across the country. According to the authority, 33,872 patients were added to the platform’s national [] The post Libya Registers More Than 33,000 Cancer Patients in One Year appeared first on LibyaReview.

Investing.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Form 4 Heart Test Laboratories Inc Unit For: 9 July

Form 4 Heart Test Laboratories Inc Unit For: 9 July

Medical Daily

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· Jun 27, 2026

Telehealth for Mental Health Is Now Mainstream, but AI Note-Taking Tools Show Major Quality Gaps

Mental health telehealth is booming in 2026, but AI scribes used in virtual visits show quality gaps versus human notes. No regulatory standards exist yet. Here's what patients should know.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

70 Lakh Patients a Year Built This Hospital Chain. Wall Street Is About to Decide What That’s Worth.

Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Singapore's Temasek, has SEBI approval for an IPO targeting a 10-13 billion valuation. The offering will test what public markets think a 49-hospital network treating 70 lakh patients a year is actually worth.

Doha News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Qatar strengthens its position as a leading Muslim-friendly travel destination in GMTI 2026

Qatar ranks fifth globally in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, recognised for its faith-friendly tourism, digital innovation and world-class infrastructure. Qatar has reinforced its position as one of the (The post Qatar strengthens its position as a leading Muslim-friendly travel destination in GMTI 2026 is from Doha News | Qatar.)

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why U.S. pharma giants are betting bigger on China's innovation ecosystem?

From AI-assisted high-complexity cardiovascular interventions—where digital algorithms pre-simulate intricate surgical workflows, accurately predict intraoperative risks, and tailor personalized treatment plans to significantly boost procedural efficiency—to AI-powered FFRangio systems that slash measurement time from 20 minutes to just four... As China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, is rapidly transcending its traditional role from a low-cost manufacturing base to a co-developer of cutting-edge therapies and a vital node in global RD networks, an increasing number of multinational pharmaceutical companies are reshaping their investment and partnership strategies on the ground.

FaithWire

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘Historic’: Hospital Reportedly Forced to Open Detransition Clinic, Reverse Course

Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) is creating the nation’s first detransition clinic, a stunning development that resulted from a settlement following []

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 2, 2026

CriticalRace.org Report Reveals Top Med Schools Instruct Students on Gender Transition Surgeries

The investigation found that among U.S. News’ Top 25-ranked Medical Schools in primary care, 10 directly provide some form of programming that promotes gender-affirming care. The post CriticalRace.org Report Reveals Top Med Schools Instruct Students on Gender Transition Surgeries first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Nepal News

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· Jul 7, 2026

एसईई पूरक परीक्षाको नतिजा सार्वजनिक

काठमाडौँ। राष्ट्रिय परीक्षा बोर्डले माध्यमिक शिक्षा परीक्षा(एसइई) पूरक परीक्षाको नतिजा सार्वजनिक गरेको छ। राष्ट्रिय परीक्षा बोर्डअन्तर्गतको परीक्षा नियन्त्रण कार्यालय (कक्षा १०)ले नतिजा सार्वजनिक गरेको हो। पूरक परीक्षा असार १ देखि ७ गतेसम्म सञ्चालन भएको थियो। पूरक परीक्षामा १ लाख ४८ हजार ५ सय ७ जना परीक्षार्थी रहेकामा १ लाख २९ हजार १ सय ९४ जना सहभागी []

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