The U.S. Senate has confirmed Turkish-American doctor Mehmet Oz as the new head of Medicare and Medicaid. In a tight 53-45 party-line vote, Oz secured approval to oversee America’s trillion-dollar health care programs, providing coverage for nearly half of the population. Oz, previously a renowned heart surgeon at Columbia University, is...
BOUIRA, Algeria (MNTV) – Algeria has achieved significant progress in its pharmaceutical industry and medicine manufacturing sector through multiple projects launched across the country in recent years. The nation is steadily reducing its reliance on imported medical products by boosting local production of medicines, medical devices, and che...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan has implemented a groundbreaking national transformation in its approach to disability care, moving decisively from institutional residential care to community-based inclusive services. This strategic shift, rooted in the Kingdom’s commitment to disability rights and international conventions, represents a ...
More mosques are addressing drug and alcohol misuse to support struggling community members PETERBOROUGH, UK (MNTV) — Mosques across the U.K. are opening their doors to discussions on substance abuse, challenging long-standing taboos and offering faith-based support for those battling addiction. Recently, Peterborough’s Faizan-e-Madina mosque...
New measures come as Türkiye positions itself to capitalize on the global medical tourism market, projected to grow from $100 billion to $127 billion by 2028 ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) – The Turkish Health Ministry is implementing comprehensive regulatory reforms to enhance the country’s $3 billion medical tourism industry while addressing q...
ASMARA, Eritrea (MNTV) – Berhan-Aini Hospital in Asmara is currently hosting a collaborative medical initiative, providing essential cataract and glaucoma surgeries to hundreds of patients. The program, a partnership between the Horn of Africa state’s medical professionals and the “Cure Blindness” Ophthalmology group from Californi...
KAYSERI, Türkiye (MNTV) – Housed within the imposing walls of a 13th-century structure, the Gevher Nesibe Medical Complex in Kayseri, Turkiye is the world’s oldest medical facility. Once a pioneering healthcare institution that treated patients from across the region, it is showcasing the extraordinary medical accomplishments of the Seljuk e...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei Darussalam has recorded a decline in Tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past year, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat the infectious disease, Asia News Network reports. Minister of Health Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar says that in 2024, the country recorded 235 TB cases, a 9.62% decrease...
BANJUL, Gambia (MNTV)- The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), Gambia’s primary referral facility, has received a significant boost in its pediatric care capabilities, thanks to a state-of-the-art ward renovation sponsored by Cornerstone Group, a Gambian-owned company. The newly unveiled Pediatric Surgical Unit is designed t...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan’s state-maintained Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) has announced a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, dedicating 5% of its annual profits to bolster the health and education sectors in the Kingdom. JPRC’s initiative is expected to enhance healthcare and education services across the Kingdo...
