Thumbay Labs announces ‘Prevention is better than Cure’ Campaign
• Overall good health and Immunity crucial in the war against COVID-19
• Preventive screening packages at 90% discount, Special Health Check covering 15 tests only for AED 75
• Bookings can be made online, Home Collection service available
Press Release- Dubai, UAE, Aug 3: Encouraging the UAE residents to take stock of their overall health and immune status, Thumbay Labs, the largest network of CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs in the region owned by Thumbay Group announced its new campaign under the motto, ‘Prevention is Better than Cure’.
The initiative is designed to encourage the society to take charge of their health by employing proactive strategies.
“It is proven that early screenings and regular health checks play a critical role in enhancing community wellbeing and decreasing the burden on healthcare systems.
Healthier people are less prone to infections and lifestyle diseases and this is what, Thumbay Group wants to achieve by motivating people to undertake such positive measures”, said Dr. Nasir Parwaiz, Director, Thumbay Labs.
Offering exclusive Health Packages to the population at a negligible cost, the campaign has something for everyone starting from children, and adults to old people as well as fitness enthusiasts.
Unveiled as part of Thumbay Healthcare Online Summer Health Festival, the exclusive health packages offer 90% discount on screenings and can be bought online via https://festival.thumbay.com/services/thumbay-labs/
For instance, one could get a Special Health Check Package worth AED 1500 for as low as AED 75 covering 15 parameters including CBC, Lipid Profile, Urea, Bilirubin Total, TSH, Vitamin D, HBA1c etc.
Furthermore, Premarital Screening, Fitness Monitoring, Senior Citizen Wellness, Men Wellness, Women Wellness and Child Wellness packages all covering between 60-70 different health tests are available for just AED 199. A unique ‘Immunity Check Package’ is also available and is recommended by health experts to understand the immune status of individuals as having appropriate immunity is essential in fighting various diseases, especially COVID-19.
“Preventing illness during the fight against COVID-19 is very important and testing plays a very crucial role in this. We, at Thumbay Labs, are committed to lead from the front in this war as we are known for our speed and accuracy of reports. We strive tirelessly to provide quality testing for the UAE population,’’ added Dr. Parwaiz.
Since its inception in 2013, the Lab has played a major role in screening patients and helping the doctors make accurate decision thus saving patient’s lives and critical illnesses. Sample collection centers are located at all the Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics across Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, and Fujairah. Families may walk in or book an appointment by calling the respective sample collection centers or by contacting Thumbay Labs Customer Care on 04 6030555 or 05 66806455 (WhatsApp).
The group also has a special Home Collection Services department, which can provide the service upon booking and collect the sample from home.
Thumbay Labs, accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), is the first network of diagnostic labs in the region featuring Total Lab Automation. With ultramodern equipment’s and highly qualified professionals, Thumbay Labs offer more than 2500 routine and special tests, with a number of affordable health check panels for everyone. They also provide fast online reports.
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
