Hoffmann-La Roche ME has launched a new Web site in Arabic aimed at reducing the health information gap between awareness, prevention and treatment in the Arab world.
“The last 10 years have seen the rise of the Internet into a major source of information, particularly on health and disease,” said Hoffmann-La Roche ME General Manager Ekkehard Betsch. “This website reflects our commitment to contribute to improving health and quality of life in the Arab world.” Roche-arabia.com provides easy access to a wealth of up-to-date health information. Key features include access to comprehensive details on diseases and products. There are also answers to popular topics such as weight management, living with a transplanted kidney and facts about hepatitis. Elsewhere in the site visitors can find health tips and read stories from patients who overcame their diseases. Similar information is offered in English at roche-arabia.com/Default.asp?l=en&.
The news section of the site provides relevant and timely health information. Users may also take quizzes to learn about health-related issues in an informative and fun way. Feedback facilities allow the opportunity to comment or raise specific queries directly via e-mail, or to write or phone named contacts in different countries.
Arab News Compunet 5 August 2003