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.
UAE joins seven nations in rejecting Israel's one-way Gaza exit plan
Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have voiced concern over Israel's plans for a one-way opening of the Rafah Crossing for Palestinians to leave Gaza.
New GCC Civil Aviation Authority in UAE strengthens regional ties: GCAA
The decision to establish the GCC Civil Aviation Authority, with its headquarters in the UAE, reflects a unified vision to "strengthen Gulf integration in the air transport ecosystem", the country's aviation regulatory body said.
UAE President holds talks with Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan region
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan region, Masrour Barzani, in Abu Dhabi.
Tourist summoned, car seized after stunt on Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai Police have summoned a tourist and impounded his rented car after he performed dangerous stunts on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Dubai Police mark 12 years of luxury patrols with rare Ferrari reveal
Dubai Police have unveiled a rare Ferrari Purosangue Mansory as part of celebrations marking 12 years of their iconic luxury patrol fleet.
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