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Nick Webster

Nick Webster

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Nick has been reporting for The National since 2015, with a focus on health-news articles and a keen eye on human-interest topics. His background is as a health, crime, and public affairs reporter in regional media in the UK. As a Dubai-based reporter, he also covers general news in the emirate and elsewhere in the country and is experienced in reporting on a variety of sectors including economic crimes, wildlife trafficking and animal welfare issues. Nick is a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow.
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Research from Harvard Medical School found paediatric flu vaccines reduced infection rates for children aged between two and five by up to 14 per cent. Photo: Getty Images
Flu jabs for children as young as two can protect at-risk groups, doctors say

Immunising potential super-spreaders helps reduce further winter infections

HealthJune 11, 2026
Ecuador fans at a fan zone in Dubai during the 2022 World Cup. Ruel Pableo for The National
UAE venues aim for World Cup cash-in to revive profits

Hotels offer promotions so fans can stay and watch matches through night

UAEJune 10, 2026
Staff carry the body of an Ebola victim at a hospital in Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. EPA
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'Identify, isolate and inform': Safety plans in place to tackle Ebola threat

Lessons from Covid pandemic are boosting prevention and treatment efforts locally and abroad

UAEJune 05, 2026
Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice president of Novo Nordisk’s international operations Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice president for Novo Nordisk’s international operations, says using the new daily weight-loss drug may be easy but could leave patients vulnerable to abuse. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Following advice on responsible use of weight-loss pills a 'critical priority'

As Wegovy becomes available in the Emirates, Novo Nordisk senior executive urges doctors and patients to follow guidance

UAEJune 04, 2026
A 40-year-old Emirati man Juma Abdulla Khamis Juma Almheiri, suffered severe facial injuries following a road traffic accident. He has had his face reconstructed at Medcare Medical Centre, and has been fitted with a prosthetic jaw using the latest digital technology. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play01:44
'I won't touch my phone again': Emirati driver's safety plea after call at wheel almost killed him

Humbled Juma Almheiri says doctors' expertise and love of his family brought him back after collision with lorry in Dubai

UAEJune 03, 2026
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Dubai Health Authority advise against alcohol consumption. Getty Images
One alcoholic drink a day increases cancer risk, research shows

There is no safe lower limit, doctors warn

UAEJune 02, 2026
Semaglutide drug Wegovy is approved to be used in the UAE in pill form. Until recently, it was available only in injectable form. Alamy
Wegovy weight-loss pill arrives in UAE, offering 'greater convenience'

First batch of obesity medication get government approval

UAEJune 01, 2026
Rafeeq Connect is looking to prevent issues of isolation and loneliness among older people living in the Emirates. Photo: Rafeeq Connect
Companionship scheme addresses loneliness among elderly as UAE population ages

UAE start-up initiative part of broader push to expand support for older residents

UAEMay 29, 2026
A heat awareness campaign was conducted in the UAE last summer, to advise blue collar workers on the dangers of working outdoors. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Health warning as UAE heads for spell of record heat

Experts offer advice to vulnerable groups as parts of the UAE could hit 49°C on Friday

UAEMay 27, 2026
Joshua and Almira Trinidad celebrated Eid Al Adha with the arrival of their daughter Kaira at Aster Hospital, Mankhool. Photo: Aster
Delight for UAE parents as babies arrive in early hours of Eid Al Adha

Busy night for maternity staff across the country

UAEMay 27, 2026
A woman injects herself with a Mounjaro pen in a bid to lose weight. Getty Images
UAE fight against obesity can 'boost national productivity by $51 billion'

Report suggests tackling obesity can benefit military and education sector

UAEMay 26, 2026
Dubai Police successfully returned a bag containing silver bars to an Asian passenger at Dubai International Airport. Photo: Dubai Police
Police recover Dh2m haul of silver bars at Dubai airport

Lost bag returned to Asian man as he was about to leave the UAE

UAEMay 23, 2026
A participant holds an American flag during a naturalisation ceremony in New York. AFP
Trump orders foreigners seeking green card residency renewals to return home to apply

New rules force most applicants to leave the US to process renewal applications

UAEMay 23, 2026
Artificial intelligence is primed to play a key role in helping Africa's farmers boost productivity. EPA
How AI can head off Africa's impending food crisis as population surges

Facial recognition for cattle and soil analysis can boost yield and increase productivity

EnvironmentMay 21, 2026
Ambassador Philip Thigo, Kenya's special envoy on technology, said Africa was primed to launch its 'silicon savannah', to match the US Silicon Valley. Photo: Gitex
Kenya seeks to build AI-driven future against backdrop of violent unrest

Gitex Kenya event highlights nation's soaring ambitions but current challenges loom large

UAEMay 19, 2026
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