City officials in Key West have put the cap on sunscreen or at least varieties that contain chemicals believed to harm coral reefs and increase coral bleaching and death.The Florida Keys is home to the third largest living coral barrier reef system in the world. The ecosystem is a habitat for fish species and other marine life and also serves as economically important touristic and recreational spot.
A Grattan Institute analysis found more than 1 million people fork out $1000 a year on out-of-hospital services and medications, while those unable to afford it miss out on care.
Oman wins bid to host The World Cancer Congress in 2020
May 11, 2017
The Oman Cancer Association announces that Muscat has been selected to host the World Cancer Congress (WCC) in 2020. The World Cancer Congress is a major international cancer control forum which convenes up to 4,000 renowned cancer and health professionals to network and share the latest successful interventions in cancer implementation science including prevention, diagnosis and care, as well as supportive and palliative care. Held every two years, the Congress is hosted by a local member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and for the first time since the event’s inception in 1933, it will take place in the Arabian Gulf.