Health
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
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A regional pioneer in the provision of both health care and medical insurance, Abu Dhabi continued to lay the foundations in 2018 for a more robust model of primary care and achieved new milestones in transplant surgery. Driven by the construction of new hospitals, clinics and specialised facilities, there is a strong pipeline of public and private sector investment in new facilities, especially regarding specialised care. The health system’s administrators have worked hard over the last decade to fill capacity shortages and attract qualified human resources, acknowledging that more can be done to ensure the achievement of the level of health care services envisaged in Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. This chapter contains interviews with Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman, Department of Health; and Dr Gareth Goodier, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company.

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Overview

Private and public sector developments shore up the emirate’s: offerings, with a focus on tackling chronic disease Preventive approach
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A regional pioneer in the provision of both health care and medical insurance, Abu Dhabi continued to lay the foundations in 2018 for a more robust model of primary care and achieved new milestones in transplant surgery. Driven by the construction of new hospitals, clinics and specialised facilities, there is a strong pipeline of public and private sector investment in new facilities, especially regarding specialised care. The health system’s administrators have worked hard over the last…

Interview

First things first: Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman, Department of Health (DoH), on prioritising primary care
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Interview:Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed What is the private sector doing to address the shortcomings in health care delivery, and how can investment spur the growth of medical projects? SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED AL HAMED: Based on our records, the number of health care centres in Abu Dhabi grew over the period 2010-16, with the private sector representing the majority of these 2455 facilities. Private hospitals accommodated 50% of all inpatients and 72% of all outpatients. This growth…

Interview

Digital assistance: Dr Gareth Goodier, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), on harnessing tech for patient gain
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Interview:Dr Gareth Goodier How can health care providers raise safety standards and improve the quality of care? DR. GARETH GOODIER: Health care providers need to ensure that patient safety and quality of care are their number-one priority. For many health care services, there is a direct correlation between the volume of care conducted and the quality of the outcomes. It is essential that health care providers possess adequate skills and have access to sufficient resources to look after…