Dubai: Rising to meet a challenging situation, the UAE-based Aster DM Health Care Group has empowered over 100 of their doctors from GCC and UAE to provide free telehealth consutlation for all COVID-19 patients and their caregivers in India. This gesture has been initiated to provide relief to the healthcare ecosystem in India which continues to battle enormous challenges amid the COVID-19 surge.
Direct video consultation
The volume of misinformation about the tranmission and mananagement of the disease has added to the confusion and anxiety of patients. Now caregivers and patients seeking information on COVID-19 can connect with a medical professional through the Aster care helpline where specific queries about the disease will be addressed. Direct video consultation services will be provided where doctors will respond to queries as well as create awareness. The services can be availed from Sunday to Thursday between 1.30pm and 5.30pm (IST). As the pandemic is currently also creat
Abu Dhabi: Pharmacies across the UAE have been witnessing a marked increase sometimes as much as 100 per cent in the annual demand for multivitamins and supplements that claim to boost immunity amid the global pandemic.
And because many people opt for over-the-counter purchases, physicians have cautioned residents against allergies and unwanted side effects, urging them to first consult with a doctor.
Dr Rakesh Kumar Khandelwal “The human body needs to consume at least 13 vitamins and 16 minerals regularly to function properly, and a well-balanced diet is the best way to obtain these nutrients. But because the modern-day diet is heavy in nutrient-poor processed foods, refined grains and added sugars, many people don’t get enough nutrients from the foods they consume,” said Dr Rakesh Kumar Khandelwal, internal medicine specialist at Aster Clinic, Barsha Heights.
Covid-19: Aster vaccinates 2,750 staff in two months
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The first drive was conducted over a period of four days from Feburary 1 to 4 and spanned across five locations of Aster and Medcare Hospitals.
Almost 3,000 employees of Aster DM Healthcare group were vaccinated in the first phase of its vaccination drive, according to Dr. Amit Singh, head of corporate human resources at the firm.
“This includes employees of Aster clinics and hospital, Medcare and Access group too,”
He added that the second phase of the vaccination will cover another 1,500 employees by Mid-March, followed by the last phase that will ensure all 7,000+ employees of the group are vaccinated.
Women’s empowerment key to UAE progress
07 Mar 2021 Deputy Business Editor
The UAE has made significant progress in its mission to empower women in the workforce across various sectors and the nation’s women can today be classified as role models for the rest of the world.
Today, the entire world is celebrating the annual International Women’s Day (IWD).
Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qasimi.
Congratulating women on International Women’s Day 2021, Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), highlighted their strong presence across sectors in Sharjah and the UAE.
She emphasised that these achievements are a culmination of the nation’s inclusive, human-centric approach to development, which views women and men as equal participants in society and economy.