The UAE approved oral treatment Wegovy (semaglutide), becoming the second country in the world to authorise the once-daily treatment for long-term weight management and reduction of cardiovascular risks.
The approval offers residents a new non-injectable option for weight management and related health issues. However, doctors said that the medication is not intended for everyone seeking to lose weight and should only be taken after proper medical assessment.
Doctors said the pill can support weight loss, but delivers best results when…





