Abstract
The epidemiology of Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in Jordan is unknown. Our investigation showed 3% of 989 tested dairy cattle, sheep, and goats were RVFV seropositive and 14% were CCHFV seropositive. Ongoing surveillance is needed to assess risk to humans and protect public health.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) virus (RVFV) and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus (CCHFV) are zoonotic arboviruses. RVFV has been causing sporadic outbreaks in East, West, and southern Africa; the Indian Ocean region; and the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen) (
1). Although Jordan is considered an at-risk country, the disease has not been reported in Jordan (
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The Peninsula
Doha: The diabetes epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa region is one of the fastest growing epidemics globally.
According to findings published in Scientific Reports of the Nature group, Jordan is confronted with a large and rising diabetes epidemic over the next 30 years. The number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase, testing the already strained healthcare system.
The study, ‘Characterizing the type 2 diabetes mellitus epidemic in Jordan up to 2050’, was the product of a research collaboration between the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics in Jordan; Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in Qatar. The study investigated and forecasted diabetes burden up to 2050 and estimated the costs of this epidemic.
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates University has been ranked as the region’s third best university, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
The list was based on the annual results of the World University Rankings of higher education institutions, and only included universities located in nations that are members of the Arab League.
The top university for the coming year was King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia, with the remaining top four institutes also from the Middle East.
The 72 universities featured on the list were ranked as specialist science and technology universities.
Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, confirmed that this achievement is attained due to the efforts and comprehensive vision of the United Arab Emirates University. In a statement, Nusseibeh said the ranking presented itself as evidence of the support and concern of UAE leaders toward education as a key fact
Jordan Entrepreneurship Summit 2020 concludes
By Maria Weldali - Dec 16,2020 - Last updated at Dec 16,2020
AMMAN The two-day Jordan Entrepreneurship Summit 2020 came to a conclusion on Wednesday, showcasing Jordan as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Held under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya, the summit shed light on the importance of embedding entrepreneurial endeavours that help achieve resilient growth.
During the first day, investors from various sectors discussed major success factors in closing investment deals with startups, and speakers were brought together to talk about how can Jordan harness startups for better economic resilience, in addition to devoting time for pre-arranged one-to-one meetings between investors and selected startups, according to the summit’s website.
Beebe Medical Group welcomes four endocrinologists
Beebe Endocrinology doctors are (l-r) Zulekha Karim, DO; Joanna Khatib, MD; Sonali Biligiri, MD; and Avinash Ravipati, MD. SUBMITTED PHOTO December 15, 2020
Beebe Medical Group recently announced four new specialists are accepting patients at Beebe Endocrinology in Lewes and Millsboro.
Beebe offers a continuum of care for patients with endocrine disorders and illnesses related to the thyroid gland. This team of endocrine specialists works closely with primary care physicians in the region. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat issues that may arise with their patients’ endocrine system or with the hormones in their system.
The endocrinologists joining Beebe Medical Group are Sonali Biligiri, MD; Zulekha Karim, DO; Joanna Khatib, MD; and Avinash Ravipati, MD.