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Khaleej Times
07-04-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
NMC Healthcare champions healthy beginnings and hopeful futures for all with free health checks on World Health Day 2025
To mark World Health Day on April 7, 2025, NMC Healthcare, one of the UAE's largest private healthcare networks, is reinforcing its commitment to community wellness by offering complimentary nationwide health screenings. This year's World Health Day theme, " Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," highlights the urgent need for global investment into high-quality maternal and newborn healthcare to end preventable deaths and prioritise the long-term health and well-being of women. With a focus on early detection, preventive care, and accessibility, NMC Healthcare proudly supports this mission through its comprehensive gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatric and preventive care services, and by ensuring accessibility through its national network and community initiatives like free health screenings. Free Health Checks On April 7, the UAE residents can visit NMC's designated kiosks at select malls, community centers and hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain to receive complimentary basic health screenings. These tests will include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure checks, and BMI measurements. No appointments are necessary. Screening Locations and Timings Residents can access free health screenings at the following locations on April 7, 2025: Abu Dhabi: Bawabat Al Sharq Mall – 10am – 10pm Forsan Central Mall, Khalifa City – 1pm – 5pm Yas Mall – 10am – 10pm Khalidiyah Mall – 11am – 4pm Al Ain: Mall of Al Ain – 5:00pm – 9:00pm Dubai: Lulu Hypermarket DIP – 10am – 6pm Lulu Hypermarket Al QUsais – 11am – 8pm Sharjah: NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah – 10am – 2:00pm Lulu Hypermarket, Al Rayyan Towers, Al Nahda – 5pm – 9pm Lulu Hypermarket, Butina – 5pm – 9pm Lulu Hypermarket, Buhairah - 5pm – 9pm Lulu Hypermarket, Hazana - 5pm – 9pm Al Shaab Village - 5pm – 9pm Safari Mall - 5pm – 9pm Ajman Lulu Hypermarket, Ajman - 5pm – 9pm Ras Al Khaimah RAK Mall - 5pm – 9pm World Health Day's " Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" theme calls for tangible action to ensure the well-being of mothers and newborns. For NMC Healthcare, this action takes the form of proactive prevention. Dr Zaka ullah Khan, chief clinical officer of NMC Healthcare, said: "At NMC Healthcare, we believe that prevention is the foundation of long-term wellness. By offering these free health screenings, we aim to provide the community with the tools they need for a healthier future through accessible, preventive care, and high-quality healthcare." As a leading healthcare provider, NMC Healthcare continues to drive initiatives that align with the World Health Day theme. Recognising that the foundation of lifelong health begins before birth, NMC Healthcare offers comprehensive medical services and programmes to deliver maternal and child health services, including: Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PASD) Programme at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi treats women facing high-risk pregnancies due to this complex condition. The hospital also achieved the prestigious Centre of Excellence (CoE) accreditation in Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics from the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHSI) in February 2025. New Pediatric Centre in Dubai Marina, scheduled to open this summer, will provide comprehensive healthcare services for children, supporting healthy development from infancy through adolescence. Community Education Programmes: NMC regularly hosts workshops and seminars aimed at educating parents on prenatal and postnatal care, emphasising the importance of early health interventions for mothers and babies. Full spectrum maternity, pre-natal and antenatal programmes available at all NMC Healthcare hospitals, nationwide. Through these and other initiatives, NMC Healthcare is actively contributing to a future advanced maternal and newborn healthcare is readily available for all.
Gulf Today
04-04-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
NMC Healthcare Champions healthy beginnings and hopeful futures for all with free health checks on World Health Day 2025
Gulf Network To mark World Health Day on 7 April 2025, NMC Healthcare, one of the UAE's largest private healthcare networks, is reinforcing its commitment to community wellness by offering complimentary nationwide health screenings. This year's World Health Day theme, 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,' highlights the urgent need for global investment into high-quality maternal and newborn healthcare to end preventable deaths and prioritise the long-term health and well-being of women. With a focus on early detection, preventive care, and accessibility, NMC Healthcare proudly supports this mission through its comprehensive gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatric and preventive care services, and by ensuring accessibility through its national network and community initiatives like free health screenings. Free Health Checks On 7 April, UAE residents can visit NMC's designated kiosks at select malls, community centers and hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain to receive complimentary basic health screenings. These tests will include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure checks, and BMI measurements. No appointments are necessary. Screening Locations and Timings Residents can access free health screenings at the following locations on 7 April 2025: Abu Dhabi: · Bawabat Al Sharq Mall – 10am – 10pm · Forsan Central Mall, Khalifa City – 1pm – 5pm · Yas Mall – 10am – 10pm · Khalidiyah Mall – 11am – 4pm Al Ain: · Mall of Al Ain – 5:00pm – 9:00pm Dubai: · Lulu Hypermarket DIP – 10am – 6pm · Lulu Hypermarket Al QUsais – 11am – 8pm Sharjah: · NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah – 10am – 2:00pm · Lulu Hypermarket, Al Rayyan Towers, Al Nahda – 5pm – 9pm · Lulu Hypermarket, Butina – 5pm – 9pm · Lulu Hypermarket, Buhairah - 5pm – 9pm · Lulu Hypermarket, Hazana - 5pm – 9pm · Al Shaab Village - 5pm – 9pm · Safari Mall - 5pm – 9pm Ajman Lulu Hypermarket, Ajman - 5pm – 9pm Ras Al Khaimah RAK Mall - 5pm – 9pm World Health Day's "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" theme calls for tangible action to ensure the well-being of mothers and newborns. For NMC Healthcare, this action takes the form of proactive prevention. Dr. Zaka ullah Khan, Chief Clinical Officer of NMC Healthcare, said, 'At NMC Healthcare, we believe that prevention is the foundation of long-term wellness. By offering these free health screenings, we aim to provide the community with the tools they need for a healthier future through accessible, preventive care, and high-quality healthcare.' As a leading healthcare provider, NMC Healthcare continues to drive initiatives that align with the World Health Day theme. Recognising that the foundation of lifelong health begins before birth, NMC Healthcare offers comprehensive medical services and programmes to deliver maternal and child health services, including: · Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PASD) Programme at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi treats women facing high-risk pregnancies due to this complex condition. The hospital also achieved the prestigious Centre of Excellence (CoE) accreditation in Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics from the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHSI) in February 2025. . New Pediatric Centre in Dubai Marina , scheduled to open this summer, will provide comprehensive healthcare services for children, supporting healthy development from infancy through adolescence. Community Education Programmes : NMC regularly hosts workshops and seminars aimed at educating parents on prenatal and postnatal care, emphasising the importance of early health interventions for mothers and babies. Full spectrum maternity, pre-natal and antenatal programmes available at all NMC Healthcare hospitals, nationwide. Through these and other initiatives, NMC Healthcare is actively contributing to a future advanced maternal and newborn healthcare is readily available for all.
Gulf Today
19-03-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
NMC Royal Khalifa City: A lifeline for women facing Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
In June 2023, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, proudly launched its Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PASD) Program, a groundbreaking initiative offering world-class care for expectant mothers diagnosed with this high-risk condition. Over the past year, 10 women have successfully undergone treatment through this program with each receiving expert, multidisciplinary care tailored to their unique medical needs. For women diagnosed with PASD, the journey can be overwhelming due to the potential complications involved. The condition, where the placenta embeds too deeply into the uterine wall, poses serious risks during childbirth, often leading to severe bleeding and in many cases, the need for a hysterectomy. This is where the highly specialized PASD team at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City is transforming the standard approach by providing innovative, patient-centred solutions that prioritize both safety and fertility preservation. What sets our PASD program apart is our personalized and highly coordinated treatment protocol. Each patient undergoes thorough evaluation, including an MRI confirmation, enabling detailed pre-operative planning and ensuring every expecting mother receives an individualized care plan tailored to her specific condition. Our multidisciplinary team, which collaborates on every PASD case, includes obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, interventional radiologists, urologists, anesthesiologists, intensive care specialists and a highly skilled surgical team. In many hospitals, a hysterectomy – the surgical removal of the uterus - is often the standard course of action for managing PASD to prevent life-threatening complications. Through our advanced PASD protocols, state-of-the-art facilities and the expertise of our multidisciplinary team, none of the women treated in our PASD program have required a hysterectomy. Furthermore, blood loss was minimal across all cases, resulting in significantly faster recovery and improved long-term maternal health outcomes. This represents a major advancement in PASD treatment, offering women not only hope but also the opportunity to preserve fertility while ensuring the safest possible delivery. Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PASD) is one of the most complex pregnancy-related conditions and its management requires expertise, experience and a well-integrated team approach that adapts to each individual case. Early diagnosis and meticulous planning can make all the difference in ensuring safer deliveries and better maternal health outcomes. At NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, we are committed to leading the way in PASD care, constantly driving innovation to set new benchmarks in women's health. Our unwavering commitment ensures that every woman facing this condition receives not only the highest level of medical treatment but also the compassion, reassurance and support she deserves. Our dedication to continuous innovation and excellence in maternal-fetal care ensures that every expecting mother who walks through our doors receives the safest and most effective treatment available today.
Khaleej Times
19-03-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
NMC Royal Khalifa City: A lifeline for women facing placenta accreta spectrum disorder
The highly specialised PASD team at NMC is transforming the standard approach by offering innovative, patient-centered solutions that prioritise both safety and fertility preservation In June 2023, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, proudly launched its Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PASD) programme - a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide world-class care for expectant mothers diagnosed with this high-risk condition. Over the past year, ten women have successfully undergone treatment through this programme, each receiving expert, multidisciplinary care tailored to their unique medical needs. For women diagnosed with PASD, the journey can be emotionally and physically challenging due to the potential complications involved. PASD occurs when the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall, posing serious risks during childbirth, including severe bleeding and, in many cases, the need for a hysterectomy. At NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, our highly specialised PASD team is transforming the standard approach by offering innovative, patient-centered solutions that prioritise both safety and fertility preservation. What distinguishes our PASD programme is its personalised and meticulously coordinated treatment protocol. Each patient undergoes a comprehensive evaluation, including MRI confirmation, allowing for detailed pre-operative planning. This ensures every expectant mother receives an individualised care plan specifically tailored to her condition. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates on every PASD case and comprises obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, interventional radiologists, urologists, anesthesiologists, intensive care experts, and a highly skilled surgical team. While hysterectomy is often the standard course of action in many hospitals to manage PASD and prevent life-threatening complications, our advanced PASD protocols, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced team have changed the narrative. Remarkably, none of the women treated under our PASD programme have required a hysterectomy. Moreover, blood loss was kept to a minimum in all cases, leading to faster recovery times and significantly improved long-term maternal health outcomes. This represents a major breakthrough in PASD treatment - offering women not only hope but also the possibility of preserving their fertility while ensuring the safest possible delivery. Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder is one of the most complex pregnancy-related conditions, and its successful management demands expertise, experience, and a highly integrated team approach tailored to each individual case. Early diagnosis, coupled with meticulous planning, plays a pivotal role in ensuring safer deliveries and better maternal outcomes. At NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, we are proud to lead the way in PASD care. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving innovation, setting new benchmarks in women's health, and providing every woman facing this condition with not only the highest level of medical expertise but also the compassion, reassurance, and support she deserves. Our dedication to continuous advancement and excellence in maternal-fetal care ensures that every expectant mother who walks through our doors receives the safest, most effective, and most compassionate treatment available today.
