Health
From The Report: Ajman 2025
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Ajman is modernising its health care system with support from both federal strategies and private sector initiatives. The emirate is adopting digital health technologies, such as telemedicine and artificial intelligence diagnostics, to improve access and quality of care. Local institutions are leading the way in innovation, research and specialised training. Ajman is also aligning with national health coverage and insurance goals to ensure broad access to services. Investment in infrastructure, including wellness centres and virtual health platforms, is helping to close care gaps and increase affordability. The health sector is an important component of Ajman’s broader development strategy.

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Overview

Federal alignment: National strategies guide local development and enhance access
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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 health has been one of the priority sectors of nations worldwide, given the strong correlation between a healthy population and economic productivity. The sector’s development within Ajman is closely linked to the UAE’s broader national health care strategies, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of medical care across the country. Overall population growth within the UAE, and specifically in the Northern Emirates, indicates a projected rising demand for health care. This national demographic trend, coupled with increasing life expectancy and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases…

Interview

Dynamic transformation: Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President, Thumbay Group, on setting regional benchmarks to aid innovation and research
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Interview: Dr Thumbay Moideen To what extent are digitalisation and innovation transforming health care services in Ajman? DR. THUMBAY MOIDEEN: Digitalisation is revolutionising health care by redefining and transforming both the delivery of services and the training of health care professionals in Ajman. Technologies like electronic health records, diagnostics driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual learning are transforming operations in the private sector by driving efficiency, improving…

Analysis

Platform integration: Updates to national systems and rising technology adoption help to enhance service delivery for Emiratis
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, e-health in the UAE has emerged as a transformative force – combining technological innovation with medical expertise. The adoption of telemedicine, the integration of data analytics, and the launch of electronic health records (EHRs), electronic medical records (EMRs) and mobile health applications have revolutionised how health care services are delivered and managed at the national and emirate levels. Both the UAE and Ajman are committed to embracing digital health technologies to meet their population’s needs. Broader national initiatives, such as integrated digital platforms and tracing systems, complement…

Analysis

Virtual visits: Health technology can close the care gap in emerging markets
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After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $57.2bn in global venture capital funding in 2021, a 79% jump from the $32bn raised in 2020, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. An estimated $140bn in private sector finance will be needed annually between 2015 and 2030 to realise the UN’s health-related Sustainable Development Goals, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development, underscoring the importance of boosting spending commitments in the global…