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Shireena Al Nowais

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A journalist from the UAE with more than a decade's experience, Shireena joined The National in 2013. She is interested in public policy, judicial, social, health and government issues, and has written several investigative reports pertaining to these areas. She also launched and handled a weekly charity page called “Helping Hands”.
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Corniche Hospital Aesthetic Clinic for Feminine Rejuvenation in Abu Dhabi is offering breakthrough treatment for incontinence. Victor Besa / The National.
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Abu Dhabi hospital's new incontinence treatment ensures women need not suffer in silence

Up to 60 per cent of women suffer from the disorder – many as a consequence of pregnancy and childbirth

HealthJune 13, 2021
Takalam co-founders Inas Abu Shashieh, left, and Khawla Hammad, at Hub71. Victor Besa / The National
Covid-related stress among common complaints to UAE counselling service

Abu Dhabi's Takalam platform says most clients are between 24 and 35

HealthJune 08, 2021
Mohammad Hoda had leukaemia diagnosed a little over a month ago. The Indian, pictured with nurse Monica Reyes at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, probably requires a bone marrow transplant. Victor Besa / The National
Blood cancer and leukaemia: UAE oncologist urges public to spot the symptoms

Blood cancer among the five most common malignancies found in the Emirates

HealthJune 08, 2021
Sultan Al Shamsi asks the public to understand that while some MS patients may not show obvious signs of the disease, they are still suffering from symptoms. Victor Besa / The National
Living with MS: 'We need to change misconceptions' around the needs of patients

Multiple sclerosis is a much-misunderstood, degenerative disease that affects 2.3 million people worldwide

HealthJune 01, 2021
Third-year high school student Saeed Alrashdi said his symptoms started with a high-grade fever and an odd whooshing sound in his ears. Victor Besa / The National.
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UAE doctor reports rise in 'false brain tumour' cases linked to obesity

Pseudotumor cerebri causes debilitating headaches and can lead to blindness

HealthMay 28, 2021
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 5, 2018. SEHA's Organ Donation Awareness campaign at Baynunah Park. (Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais Section: NA
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UAE organ donor campaign needs public support to save lives

Concerns based on religious beliefs and parental disapproval are among the issues that prevent people from volunteering

HealthMay 28, 2021
Arunakumar Tavva with a picture of his daughter Devisri, who died of lung disease in 2019, a day before her sixth birthday. Victor Besa / The National
Father of girl in Abu Dhabi whose organs saved three patients says 'her soul lives on'

Arunakumar Tavva urges the public to help others by agreeing to donate their organs when they die

HealthMay 28, 2021
Sarah Sajwani. Emirati patients speak about their struggle with Crohn’s disease. May 20 th, 2021. Antonie Robertson / The National. Reporter: Shereena Al Nowais for National.
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Emiratis battling serious bowel conditions offer hope for others

A pair of young Emiratis have overcome health challenges to pursue their goals

HealthMay 26, 2021
A firefighter extinguishing a car on fire. Road accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries.
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Abu Dhabi trauma chief urges driver caution as 10 people died per week last year

Ahmed Al Sayari said far too many victims were children not properly fastened into their seats

HealthMay 23, 2021
An X-ray showing nine of the magnets in the stomach of a child. If multiple magnets are swallowed they can potentially cause dangerous tears to the intestine.
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UAE bans sale of rare-earth magnet brand over safety fears for children

Ministry issued a recall of magnetic balls called nanodots – and urged families to hand in or throw away the toys

HealthMay 10, 2021
Abu Dhabi authorities introduced a digital registration scheme for birth certificates to greatly speed up the process for parents. Getty
Abu Dhabi authorities simplify birth certificate system for parents

Portal allows documents to be uploaded online and parents no longer need to translate documents or attend court

GovernmentMay 07, 2021
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said attracting foreign talent remained key to the UAE's plans to accelerate economic growth. Antonie Robertson / The National
Minister outlines vision to attract global talent to 'live, work and retire' in UAE

Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, tells 'The National' overseas workers remain key to the country's growth

GovernmentMay 06, 2021
Sandooq Al Watan runs multiple programmes for both adults and children including the UAE Talent platform for future leaders, and coding workshops for pupils aged seven to 14. Getty Images
Emirati foundation raises more than Dh1bn for social projects

Sandooq Al Watan runs educational enrichment programmes for promising pupils and adults in the Emirates

GovernmentMay 06, 2021
Dr Sandeep Attawar, one of India's leading organ transplant surgeons, will lead the new unit at Burjeel Medical City. Courtesy: MediGlobus
Top Covid-19 lung transplant surgeon to lead new Abu Dhabi organ centre

Burjeel's transplant centre will be the capital's second facility of its kind

HealthMay 04, 2021
UAE authorities have urged the public to adhere to distancing and mask-wearing precautions, even if vaccinated. Reuters
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UAE public urged to stick to Covid-19 rules and avoid complacency over Eid holidays

Dr Shereena Al Mazrouei said people had been caught flouting rules and meeting up in large groups during Ramadan

HealthMay 02, 2021
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