MENAP-SCI to enhance self-care awareness across the region
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MENAP-SCI (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan Self Care Industry), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting self-care in the MENAP region, commemorates International Self-Care Day today, July 24, 2024. This year’s Self-Care month marks the 5th anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s
The Productivity Paradox: Unlocking Efficiency Through Self-Care
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In our fast-moving society, productivity often takes center stage, overshadowing the equally vital need for self-care. But it's imperative to understand that these two aspects — self-care and productivity — are not opposing forces; rather, they complement and strengthen each
Unlocking the Potential of Self-Care & Self-Medication in the MENAP Region: Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the concept of self-care and self-medication has emerged as a pivotal force in promoting individual empowerment and optimizing healthcare resources. As we delve into the unique context of the MENAP region, it is essential
Making Self-Care a Necessity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Ramez Sawiris, Vice-Chair Middle East Regional Regulatory Affairs Lead Middle East, Africa, Turkey, & Pakistan at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""] Taking the opportunity to work on ourselves before serving others can bring
Self-Care for Better Mind, Body, and Spirit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Micah, Vice-Chair Africa, Head of Africa Zone, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""] International Self-Care Day (ISD), like any other significant date on the calendar, accelerates and highlights the issues surrounding achieving a healthier
Responsibility in Self-Care is Up to All of Us
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Soufia Hanna, Vice-Chair and Treasurer, Regulatory Affairs & Medical Services Director, ME, Africa, Turkey, West Asia at Reckitt Benckiser [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""] When it comes to our health, we often overlook the most basic
Beyond telehealth: the virtual care technology trends that will transform healthcare
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A recent estimate by consulting firm McKinsey suggests that $250 billion in healthcare spending could shift to virtual care models in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notwithstanding the dramatic headline, there is no disputing that we are directionally headed towards
UnitedHealth execs: Patients are using telehealth for convenience, not as a necessity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telehealth use began to skyrocket back in March as patients saw virtual care as a necessity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients are continuing to see doctors over video visits but for different reasons now: It's more convenient and faster than going