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Healthcare

Jurisdiction	Name	Number	Issued On	Type
UAE	Concerning public health	Law No. 13 of 2020	10 November 2020	Federal law
UAE	Medically-assisted procreation	Law No. 7 of 2019	19 December 2019	Federal law
UAE	The regulation of the practice of the human medicine profession	Law No. 5 of 2019	30 April 2019	Federal law
UAE	The use of the information and communication technology( ICT ) in health fields	Law No.2 of 2019	06 February 2019	Federal law
UAE	Private Health Facilities	Law No. 4 of 2015	25 March 2015	Federal law
UAE	The control of communicable diseases	Law No. 14 of 2014	20 November 2014	Federal law
UAE	The Regulation of Entry of Births and Deaths	Law No. 18 of 2009	31 December 2009	Federal law
UAE	Tobacco control	Law No. 15 of 2009	22 December 2009	Federal law
UAE	Concerning exercise of some medical professions by other than physicians and Pharmacists	Law No. 5 of 1984	17 March 1984	Federal law
UAE	Concerning the rates of health services, certificates fees and health reports	Law No. 7 of 1984	17 March 1984	Federal law
UAE	Concerning detention and treatment of mentally disordered patients	Law No. 28 of 1981	07 November 1981	Federal law
UAE	Medical products, profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical institutions	Law No. 8 of 2019	19 December 2019	Federal law

Medical Negligence- Criminal And...

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BY: SANIA KAUSHIK (Legal Research Intern, The Law Reporters) According to a study undertaken by the John Hopkins Hospital, Medical Negligence is the third leading cause of death, trailing behind heart attacks and cancer. Ironically, patients go to a doctor because they trust their competence and professional...

By, Sania Kaushik
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Health and safety in the workplace...

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The Health and safety of its workers is a concern for any employer, government or private. Therefore, to protect the well-being of all workers and employees there are laws and regulations set in place. PROVISIONS RELATED TO WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTHCARE: The Ministry of Health and Community...

By, Kairavi Shah
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New ECG App with 95% Accuracy...

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The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is displaying the latest ECG interpretation and analysis smart app at Arab Health 2022. The app developed in collaboration with ProCardio Medical Equipment Company shows 95 percent accuracy with instant results. This is part of the ministry's efforts to...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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Medical Negligence Dealt Seriously...

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By Soumya Mishra In medicine and healthcare where there is a leeway for discretion, a patient approaching a doctor expects the medical professional to bring to the table, highest degree of knowledge and skill. An omission or act or substandard treatment with respect to diagnosis, medicine dosage,...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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UAE: Heavy Fine With Jail Term...

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Fine up to Dh100,000 and two-year jail term will be sentenced if a person refuses to give sample for drug test without validating the reason. The UAE Public Prosecution warns of action against such persons of dire consequences for their action. In its latest tweet, the Federal Public Prosecution categorically...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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UAE : Not Wearing Mask Or Shaking...

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Stepping up its efforts to observe Combat any further escalation of Covid cases, Ajman Government has announced that its employees will face salary deductions and other penalties for not adhering to Covid safety protocols. Not wearing a mask or even shaking hands with colleagues among other actions...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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Dubai Health Insurance Systems...

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The Dubai Government has unified all government operated health insurance systems under the Unified Health Insurance System (Enaya). As per the announcement by the Dubai Government, ‘Enaya’ will include SAADA insurance among other insurances provided by the government. The new unified health...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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Emergency Use of Sinopharm Vaccine...

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The Sinopharm CNBG’s new protein vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). The approval was made after monitoring and evaluating the study conducted on the vaccine by the UAE authorities. The Ministry had earlier confirmed that the emergency...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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COVID 19 PROTOCOLS FOR UAE NATIONAL...

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What Are Covid-19 Protocols for UAE National Day? Earlier this month, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that only people who have been vaccinated will be allowed to attend the UAE's 50th National Day celebrations, which will be held across the country...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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Health Certificates Required For...

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Delivery Employees Require Health Certificates In Saudi The Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission has announced that delivery workers will be required to have a health certificate. The requirement will affect electronic delivery application workers who are registered with the Commission....

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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20 Year Old Showjumper Sues Mom’s...

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A case that was resolved recently involves a one of kind judgement given by the Judge in charge. This case ruling is unique because it held the healthcare professional liable for inadequate pre-conception advice. A woman suffering from a spinal condition, ‘Spina Bifida’, has sued her mother’s...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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ANTI-CORONAVIRUS MEASURES ANNOUNCED...

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UAE: Anti-Coronavirus Measures Announced for National Day The UAE ascendant entities have promulgated the anti-Coronavirus measures which will have to be complied with during the National Day celebrations. This includes wearing face masks and visually examining gregarious distancing rules. Amassments...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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UAE: COVID Tests Not Required...

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The UAE has been hell bent on protecting against the influx of affected passengers and has been issuing mandates for testing on and before arrivals and so on. The passengers arriving from these three countries, namely, Austria, Maldives and Oman, do not need to take the on-arrival tests. However, the...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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India: SC Comes Down Heavily on...

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The petition by a group of students against a direction by the Medical Council of India to discharge these students who were pursuing their degrees at their college. The Supreme Court came down heavily on the petitioners and stated that there shall be no sympathy for people who procured admissions through...

By, Sunil Ambalavelil
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UAE: Sharjah’s New COVID Protocol’s...

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The Emirate of Sharjah has updated their protocol on social events including home gatherings via Sharjah Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team (SECDMT). The new updates stress on social distancing of 4 meters, number of attendees being not more than 50 people at home and 100 people in halls...