The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, which regulates the healthcare sector in the emirate, has hosted the first edition of the Innovation in Healthy Life Sciences Forum in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Health Institute. This event took place recently and aimed to explore the latest advancements in health and wellness. The forum gathered...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD) hosted the inaugural Healthy Longevity Innovation Forum, aimed at advancing longevity science and personalized healthcare. The event attracted a distinguished group of global experts, policymakers, and healthcare leaders, including dignitaries from DoH and the Abu Dhabi Public Health...
HealthHub, a healthcare facility under Al Futtaim Health, has earned a prestigious Platinum accreditation, reflecting its commitment to excellence in the healthcare sector. This accreditation is a significant recognition of the high standards and quality of care provided at HealthHub. The achievement highlights HealthHub’s dedication to delivering superior healthcare services and ensuring patient safety and...
A new dialysis centre has been inaugurated in Abu Dhabi, aimed at offering free treatment to residents suffering from kidney failure. The SEHA Abu Dhabi Dialysis Centre was launched by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, which serves as the official platform for social contributions in the Government of Abu Dhabi. This initiative was...
Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 from April 15 to 17, which will bring together prominent leaders from the health and well-being sectors for an exclusive exchange of ideas and collaborative action. The event will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced the launch of CASGEVY, marking the introduction of the first CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy in the UAE. This innovative treatment is aimed at patients suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) and is provided by the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) in...
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome global business leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors, and healthcare innovators for the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025, taking place from April 15 to 17. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu...
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has recently accredited two international organizations: Academia Sinica in Taiwan and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Notably, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first research organization in the UAE to receive the prestigious AAHRPP “gold seal.” With this new accreditation,...
Researchers at the Advanced Micromachining and Fluidic Devices Laboratory at New York University Abu Dhabi have developed a groundbreaking sensing system that restores tactile sensation. This innovation is particularly significant for minimally invasive surgeries, which often limit surgeons’ ability to feel tissue during operations. The new technology enhances surgical precision by allowing surgeons to perceive...
Abu Dhabi Biobank has officially launched private cord blood banking services, providing expectant families with a more affordable and accessible option to preserve their newborns’ stem cells. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for life-saving treatments using cord blood, which has seen over 60 000 transplants performed globally. Historically, many families have been...