The 7th Annual Saudi International Vaccination Forum recently took place in Riyadh, hosted by the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs and King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, in partnership with the Public Health Authority (PHA). This event underscored a strong commitment to improving public health through innovative and science-based vaccination efforts. The...
The UAE has launched an initiative to convert shipping containers into mobile medical clinics, aimed at ensuring healthcare reaches remote and crisis-affected regions. This project, called ‘DOCKTOUR,’ is a collaboration between AD Ports Group and Burjeel Holdings and was officially presented during the “Make it in the Emirates” forum. Credit: ARN News The mobile hospitals...
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a part of the PureHealth Group and one of the largest hospitals in the UAE specializing in serious trauma care, has officially inaugurated the 4th Annual Trauma and Injury Prevention Week, which is scheduled to take place from May 19 to May 22. Trauma is a leading cause of death...
PureHealth, recognized as the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced that its total investment in locally sourced goods and services has reached AED2.25 billion. In the year 2024, PureHealth directed AED 1 billion into the national economy, representing a 38% increase compared to the previous year. This substantial investment is directly aligned with...
Abu Dhabi has announced a significant initiative to provide free treatment for patients with chronic illnesses through a Dh1 billion Healthcare Endowment Initiative. This announcement was made on Monday and aims to support individuals suffering from chronic diseases, enhancing the sustainability of healthcare services in the emirate. The initiative, named the Life Endowment Campaign, is...
Mubadala Investment Company PJSC has announced the launch of its new life sciences subsidiary, Mubadala Bio. This initiative aims to strengthen domestic drug manufacturing and position Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for biopharma innovation. Mubadala Bio will concentrate on the production and distribution of therapeutic products, with a key focus on enhancing national drug...
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), part of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading global pharmaceutical company. This partnership aims to enhance health outcomes for patients living with chronic diseases in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The collaboration focuses on...
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cleveland Clinic, a prominent non-profit academic medical center, to collaborate on various initiatives related to autism and neurosciences. This partnership underscores KFSHRC’s commitment to expanding its international collaborations to enhance medical excellence and patient care innovation. The MOU was...
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an have launched a new fundraising initiative aimed at promoting early disease screening in Abu Dhabi. This effort seeks to enhance health awareness and ensure access to essential health services for the community. The initiative is part of a broader strategy...
Saudi Arabia has opened the world’s first clinic where artificial intelligence (AI) is used for diagnosing and treating patients. This innovative facility is a collaboration between the China-based medical technology company Synyi AI and Almoosa Health Group, and it began its trial program last month in the eastern province of Al-Ahsa. The clinic is designed...