Abu Dhabi Global Health Week aims to redefine the future of healthcare and well-being
Investment in cutting-edge health and life sciences is helping Abu Dhabi create a vibrant healthcare ecosystem while positioning the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a global hub for medical innovation and forward-looking initiatives in the field.
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At Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, which culminates tomorrow at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, world-leading experts, policymakers, investors and innovators have gathered to explore the future of healthcare.
The forum is focused on ensuring that innovation moves beyond research labs and into the lives of people worldwide through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), genomics – the study of the structure, function and development of the complete set of genes in a cell – personalised medicine and digital transformation.
The event, which has the theme of 'Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being', challenges traditional definitions of healthcare by shifting the focus from treatment to transformation. It also aims to promote global partnerships that accelerate progress from research to results by showcasing high-impact case studies, expert discussions and collaborative initiatives.
Thousands of industry experts are attending Abu Dhabi Global Health Week to discuss new healthcare opportunities and challenges, and medical technology breakthroughs.
'Rising global health pressures, from ageing populations and chronic diseases to pandemics and demographic shifts, are putting unprecedented strain on systems around the world,' says Dr Asma Al Mannaei, executive director of the health life sciences sector at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
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'At the same time, breakthroughs in genomics, AI and digital health are revolutionising what's possible. Abu Dhabi Global Health Week is where these ideas turn into action.'
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