DUBAI, UAE, October 17, 2009 – Dubai sets its eye on the $60 billion global medical tourism industry by showcasing its healthcare resources online via a free online service Doctor-Dubai.com.

The medical tourism industry is expected to generate Dh7 billion to the UAE by 2010. Dubai is set to grab a major chunk with its established state of the art medical facilities, the world’s first healthcare free zone, complimented by world-class resorts, tourist destinations and promoting itself as the healthcare tourism hub of the world.

The ‘Ministry of Health (MOH) – UAE’ licensed portal (http://www.Doctor-Dubai.com/) is displaying detailed profiles of some 1500 healthcare professionals from more than 280 medical facilities in Dubai to the world, attracting thousands of views every day. The portal lets doctors and companies create their profiles free of cost and display them to hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe, highlighting Dubai’s efforts in building a repute of excellence of service and un-matched value.

“Dubai is expected to be the favorite destination for most amongst the expected 11 million medical tourists to the UAE by 2010 and we are playing our part in establishing Dubai as the city that cares for your wellness.” Said Layla Moufid co-founder of Doctor-Dubai.com

To learn more about Doctor-Dubai.com, or to find a doctor in Dubai visit http://www.doctor-dubai.com/

About (AJS Inflow) Doctor-Dubai.com

Doctor-Dubai.com (http://www.Doctor-Dubai.com) is a next-generation website dedicated to helping the people of Dubai find local medical professionals who accept their health insurance and ideally match their requirements. With nearly one and half thousand local providers listed, Doctor-Dubai.com has a profile for nearly every individual licensed to practice medicine in Dubai. The site combines detailed provider data with an easy to use search interface to enable users to take the guesswork out of finding the right doctor online.

For health professionals, Doctor-Dubai.com represents a compelling and unique marketing opportunity to reach the millions of users who research for providers online. For more information visit http://www.doctor-dubai.com/About.asp

Contact Information

Layla Moufid
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Tel: +971 501 977 042
laylamoufid@doctor-dubai.com

UAE will become the first country in the middle east to buy approximately 1 million H1N1  flu vaccines over the coming 3 months, the first batch of 500 vaccines is expected to arrive by mid-October according to an article in the Gulf News.

The General Authority of Islamic and Awqaf Affairs has also confirmed that 6,200 pilgrims from the UAE will be vaccinated before traveling to perform Haj in December.

If you want to get vaccinated or if you want to know more about H5N1 or H1N1 visit a doctor in Dubai.

Breast Cancer Afflicting More Younger Women

by Asma Ali Zain (Khaleej Times)

5 October 2009 DUBAI — Increasing numbers of young women are being detected with breast cancer, debunking earlier findings that women above 45 were more prone to the disease, say health officials.

Women as young as 20 and 30 have been treated at the Breast Clinic at Rashid Hospital while 25 per cent of the 200 operations done at the clinic last year were also due to cancer.

“This is a significant percentage. Previously women in their 40s and above were affected; unfortunately over the past few years we are finding an increasing number of women in their early 30s who have this disease,” said Dr Moza Al Hattawi, senior health officer and member of the breast diagnosis team at the hospital.

“A few patients in their 20s have also been diagnosed,” she adds.

Contrary to facts that earlier placed UAE national women on top of the list for breast cancer in the country, an increasing number of young Filipinas are being discovered with the disease,
doctors said.

“We don’t know why this is happening. Probably this population is increasing in the country,” said Dr Zaid Al Mazam, consultant and in-charge of the Breast Unit at the hospital.

Being a woman is reason enough to have breast cancer, says Al Hattawi. “But it is also a known fact that early detection can save lives and help reduce the number of women who succumb to this disease,” she adds.

Doctors at the clinic see up to 40 patients with breast diseases thrice a week. It also offers free screening for patients who cannot afford treatment. Last year, Dh80,000 was raised
through charity.

“Up to Dh5,000 is required for a surgery and this excludes radiation and chemotherapy,” says Dr Al Mazam.

“We need more so that many people can be treated,” he added.

A week-long awareness educational campaign has been launched by Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of Dubai Health Authority.

A team of doctors will visit Dubai Festival City on October 9 and at the Mall of the Emirates on October 10
for this purpose.

asmaalizain@khaleejtimes.ae

—–\\ If you are interested in getting advice please visit an oncologist in Dubai today or you can visit any from a number of Female Physicians in Dubai .

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