Abu Dhabi Launches Drug and Poison Information Service to Improve Healthcare Outcomes
Abu Dhabi has launched its Drug and Poison Information Service. The aim is to raise awareness on the safe drugs use and the necessary procedures to prevent poisoning. This will strengthen research efforts in the Emirate to further develop the clinical toxicology field and improve healthcare outcomes. In 2023 the goal is to increase the working hours of the hotline service to become around the clock.
Recent Posts
Transforming Health: The Role of the South African Medical Research Council
South African Medical Research is driving meaningful progress in addressing the region’s most pressing health challenges. What are the priorities of the South African Medical Research Council for shaping the future of health? In a recent interview, President and CEO Ntobeko Ntusi explains how the...
Portugal Medicines Reserve: Strengthening Health System Resilience
The Portuguese Government has approved the establishment of a national and regional strategic reserve of medicines and medical devices under the Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience (PTRR) plan, involving an investment of 70 million euros. This measure, announced by Prime Minister LuÃ...
High-Cost Drug Evaluation: Dutch Institute Reduces Assessment Times for Expensive Medications
In High-Cost Drug Evaluation, the Dutch Healthcare Institute Zorginstituut Nederland, announced that the average duration for assessing expensive hospital drug...