Newborns in the UAE could soon be screened for genetic diseases within 72 hours of birth.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention is working on a draft resolution making it mandatory for all healthcare facilities to examine babies within the new timeframe.
It’s aimed at detecting the diseases early and providing a proper treatment and counselling plan.
The current screening programme covers at least 40 different genetic disorders.
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Rain alert for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation
A new committee will be set up in Dubai to counter misinformation and false news through clear, transparent communication, and safeguard the Emirate's development achievements.
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
