Latest news with #DepartmentofHealth–AbuDhabi
Al Etihad
23-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
PureHealth donates Dh50 million to Life Endowment campaign
23 May 2025 11:08 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) PureHealth has contributed Dh50 million to the Life Endowment campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi to support people living with chronic diseases, under the slogan With You for contribution to the Endowment of Life campaign is part of a broader wave of community engagement to help the campaign achieve its goals of delivering optimal healthcare services and enhancing the sustainability of health services. This aligns with the spirit of giving and solidarity embodied by the UAE Year of the Malik, Founder and Managing Director of PureHealth, said: 'The Life Endowment campaign is a meaningful step forward in the UAE's ongoing commitment to charity and humanitarian work. It serves as a powerful catalyst, uniting us in our mission to provide high-quality care for those living with chronic conditions, ensuring their dignity and well-being.' 'At PureHealth, we are guided by a deep belief in the strength of community and the importance of uplifting society as a whole. It is with great pride and purpose that we join forces with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Awqaf Abu Dhabi, supporting this noble initiative that will leave a lasting, positive impact on countless lives.'The Life Endowment campaign seeks to raise funds to establish an endowment whose returns will cover treatment expenses for the most vulnerable chronic disease patients. The endowment funds will also be invested to help provide medication and mental health support for patients, as well as ensure broader support for the healthcare system, enhancing its ability to face future campaign further aims to maximise the returns of the endowment and direct them toward healthcare programs that improve quality of life and help build a healthy, sustainable society. The initiative also seeks to promote the values of endowment, entrenching it as a development tool that supports social solidarity. It highlights the UAE's pioneering role in supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives and promoting social investment to serve those most in need. The two fundraising entities under this campaign are the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, renowned for its pioneering role in advancing various aspects of humanitarian work both locally and internationally, and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an, which empowers the non-profit sector, social enterprises, and volunteer groups through innovative and sustainable funding programs designed to support long-term solutions for key social priorities in Abu Dhabi.
What's On
23-05-2025
- Health
- What's On
Does your phone say Life Endowment? Here's why...
Did you notice the change? Noticed that your phone network name changed to Life Endowment? It's to align with a very important cause: to promote generosity and solidarity as embodied by the Year of Community. UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared the year 2025 as 'The Year of Community' and the Life Endowment strategy aligns with this theme. Awqaf Abu Dhabi and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi have teamed up to launch the Life Endowment campaign which aims to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services and cover treatment costs for the most vulnerable segments of society. It is held under the slogan With You for Life. Life Endowment sound familiar? It is part of a larger healthcare endowment plan launched in May 2024 valued at one billion dirhams. The plan aims to provide funding to aid chronic disease treatment for the most vulnerable segments of society. By getting involved in endowment-based charitable actions, it strengthens the values of solidarity and mutual support, ensuring the continued impact of good deeds. His Excellency Fahad Abdulqader Al Qassim, Director General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi, stated that the campaign represents hope for chronic disease patients and plays a crucial role in providing quality healthcare for those unable to afford treatment costs. He added that the campaign 'is a true example of the Year of Community.' His Excellency Ahmed Al Mazrouei said, 'Reviving the tradition of endowments strengthens social responsibility, humanitarian values, and the deeply rooted culture of generosity within the UAE community. His Excellency Abdullah Hamid Al Ameri, Director General of the Authority of Social Contribution– Ma'an added, 'Through this partnership, we aim to foster the values of shared responsibility and community giving among community members to contribute towards this health campaign.' By involving the entire community in endowment-based charitable actions, it strengthens the values of solidarity and mutual support, ensuring the continued impact of good deeds. If you want to support this cause, the campaign has two fundraising arms: the Emirates Red Crescent Authority and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi to cover medical costs for those with chronic illnesses
A new campaign in Abu Dhabi aims to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services and cover treatment costs for the most vulnerable segments of society. This initiative is part of the larger Healthcare Endowment launched in May 2024 with a value of Dh1 billion. The Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, has launched the Life Endowment campaign to support chronic disease patients under the slogan, "With you for Life". The move aims to promote generosity and solidarity as embodied by the Year of Community, launched by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The goal is to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services, provide continuous and sustainable funding to aid chronic disease treatment for the most vulnerable segments of society, and strengthen the healthcare system's capacity to address future challenges. It aims to collect contributions to establish an endowment whose investments will cover treatment expenses for chronic disease patients in need and provide essential medications and mental health support. The campaign seeks to invest the funds raised to maximise the endowment returns, which will be directed to healthcare programmes that help improve the quality of life and promote public health, contributing to developing a healthy and sustainable society. The initiative also focuses on spreading the values of endowment and reinforcing the concept of waqf as a tool for sustainability and community development, while highlighting the UAE's leading role in championing charitable and humanitarian campaigns and driving social investments to serve those in need. Fahad Abdulqader Al Qassim, Director-General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi, emphasised the essential role of endowments in community development, particularly in supporting vital sectors such as healthcare. "We will oversee the management of these contributions by investing them, preserving their value, and ensuring the sustainability of their resources to empower the growth of our initiatives and maximise their social impact." He added that the campaign represents new hope for chronic disease patients and plays a crucial role in providing quality healthcare for those unable to afford treatment costs, encouraging everyone to actively participate in this initiative. The campaign announced it's two fundraising arms: the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), which has been a leading humanitarian entity since its establishment in 1983, dedicated to helping the vulnerable and in need both locally and globally; and the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an, the Government of Abu Dhabi's official channel to receive social contributions, which channels contributions towards the various sectors to promote community development and build a cooperative, active and inclusive society. Contribution channels Abu Dhabi
Gulf Today
10-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi shuts 4 clinics over fake sick leave certificates through WhatsApp
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), announced the closure of four healthcare facilities pending the referral of their staff to the Public Prosecution for interrogation. The facilities were found to have violated Abu Dhabi's laws and regulations by issuing sick leave certificates to individuals without their physical presence for medical examinations, in return for money. The DoH detailed that the four facilities issued sick leave certificates through WhatsApp, in return for Dhs100 per day of the sick leave, without the individuals visiting the facilities. These leaves fraudulently are recorded in the individuals' medical files with forged signatures on treatment consent forms. The crime was coordinated among the four facilities through specific individuals managing the distribution of these fraudulent sick leaves. The DoH urged all healthcare facilities in the emirate to adhere to its standards and regulations to ensure the health and safety of the community. It emphasised the importance of continuing to provide healthcare services in line with global best practices and the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and reliability.
Web Release
09-05-2025
- Health
- Web Release
ADCMC launches ‘Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity' to enhance emergency medical service operations
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), officially launched the 'Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity' during the Annual Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum – Murona, held at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi. The initiative is a key progress of Abu Dhabi's ongoing efforts to position itself as a global leader in the implementation of business continuity practices. It lays down a comprehensive and detailed framework aimed at strengthening the business continuity management system for healthcare services across the Emirate. The benchmark will also help Supporting healthcare sector resilience by minimising the impact of disruptions, and safeguarding patient safety while facilitating seamless and uninterrupted service delivery. Furthermore, it ensures the availability of essential healthcare services at all times, as well as full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. The standard is tailored to ensure the continuity of healthcare and emergency medical service operations across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, fostering an integrated, patient-centric care system. It primarily focuses on driving timely and uninterrupted response to critical emergencies through the seamless coordination of resources and expertise. In addition, it aims to minimise service disruptions stemming from emergencies, crises, and disasters. This is essential to enhance the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals, while strengthening service continuity across the Emirate, right from pre-hospital services to diagnostics, and treatment. His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, reaffirmed the Centre's unwavering commitment to advancing the emergency, crisis, and disaster management system, as well as elevating the resilience and sustainability of the Emirate's healthcare sector. His Excellency emphasised the need to establish comprehensive, integrated standards that ensure both essential service continuity and patient safety under all circumstances. H.E. Al Nuaimi also stated that the initiative aligns with the Centre's strategic vision to enhance Abu Dhabi's preparedness for emergencies and crises, further solidifying its position as a global leader in this critical domain. His Excellency further stated: 'The health and well-being of the population remain a top priority for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, aligning with the government's aim to provide an exceptional quality of life for all residents and ensure the continuity of essential healthcare services. Achieving this exemplary vision necessitates strict compliance with the regulatory and legislative frameworks, as well as the effective implementation of key requirements by all stakeholders within the healthcare sector. In such a scenario, it is also essential to proactively identify and manage strategic risks at the Emirate level, by understanding their potential impact on healthcare, reinforcing both social and economic stability.' His Excellency also eemphasised the newly introduced standard's critical role in enhancing the healthcare sector's capacity, and establishing a flexible business continuity management system to ensure the sustainability of healthcare services, even during emergencies. H.E. Al Nuaimi remarked that such a system empowers healthcare providers to effectively adapt to evolving challenges and respond swiftly to a wide range of crisis situations. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH said: 'Abu Dhabi has made remarkable strides in strengthening the readiness of its healthcare ecosystem, ensuring the sustainability and continuity of its services in times of crisis. Collaboration, joint efforts, and integration between all stakeholders have played a vital role in achieving the Emirate's milestones in that regard. Today, Abu Dhabi proudly ranks among the world's most innovative and resilient healthcare systems in emergency preparedness and response. This achievement is no coincidence, but a direct result of our wise leadership's steadfast support and guidance in prioritising the community's health and safety above all. Through coordinated efforts to drive innovation, harness the latest technologies, and continuously advance infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, Abu Dhabi continues to set a distinguished global example.' H.E. added: 'We are proud of the collaboration between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, and the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre in launching the Abu Dhabi Business Continuity Standard for Heathcare. This initiative is designed to further strengthen the readiness of healthcare facilities across the Emirate, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of care services, enhancing integration among key stakeholders, unifying response frameworks, and bolstering operational resilience to enable faster recovery from crisis, all without compromising the quality of healthcare services.' The Abu Dhabi Standard for Business Continuity in Healthcare Activities applies to all healthcare providers, based on the applicability of requirements to their specific operational environments and service providers. It also encompasses additional requirements for pre-hospital and critical care, as well as hospitals in general. The focus is primarily on the time taken to deliver relevant healthcare services, and the hospital's ability to respond to emergencies, crises, and disasters that may disrupt social systems. It also addresses critical incidents and emerging risks impacting the health of community members. In such instances, coordinated efforts are required to ensure that healthcare providers can respond effectively and mitigate adverse health outcomes in their facilities and across communities. Furthermore, the capability of the healthcare sector is determined by several factors such as the development of hospitals that empower healthcare professionals to deliver medical care focused on emergency and critical care, efficiently manage emergency calls and coordinate ambulance deployment. It is also dependent on the efficiency of emergency patient transportation service providers, multidisciplinary response teams that provide clinical interventions at the incident site, as well as medical hotlines that offer remote diagnosis and instructions to facilitate certain treatments. Non-emergency patient transport services for hospital transfers and discharges, along with a range of other resources, including personnel, skills, equipment, technology, materials, and information, also play a critical role in emergency and crisis situations. This also includes effective governance, which lays down the acceptable boundaries for healthcare conduct and practices. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre (UMOC), the first of its kind globally. Operated by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, in collaboration with a number of public and private sector healthcare entities, the Centre is designed to strengthen cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders. It serves as a central hub for emergency management, marking a major addition to the Emirate's healthcare sector and playing a vital role in safeguarding public health, enhancing emergency preparedness, and strengthening response capabilities ADCMC remains steadfast in its efforts to reinforce the Emirate's adaptability and preparedness to tackle future challenges through a range of forward-looking studies, research, and plans aimed at enhancing crisis response capabilities. These include joint drills and exercises with various public and private sector entities, as well as collaboration with partners to promote cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of emergency and disaster management. ADCMC is also committed to developing infrastructure to ensure rapid and effective response to emergencies, crises, and disasters.
