Abu Dhabi, 5 April 2012 - H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Crown Prince's Court, has stated that "the healthcare sector is a top priority for President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the UAE leadership is committed to providing the best healthcare services in the country. We will continue to create the right environment to attract more investments in the different economic sectors, in general, and in the healthcare sector, in particular." This statement came during the inauguration of the Burjeel Hospital, a pioneering healthcare and wellness facility in Abu Dhabi. Burjeel is the first of its kind in the region to offer advanced and world-class services across specialisations, combining the best personnel, equipment, technologies and specialized integrated services.
During his visit, Sheikh Hamed inspected the various treatment facilities at Burjeel Hospital, including the dental clinic, diagnostic imaging centre, operating rooms, neonatal ICU, Royal Suite, paediatric clinic and fitness centre. The hospital, on an area of over 70,000 square metres, will offer more than 200-beds and provide the entire range of specialised healthcare services, including a state-of-the-art surgery department, capable of delivering comprehensive treatment.
"The idea for Burjeel Hospital was born out of the vision of Abu Dhabi to become amongst the most advanced centres for healthcare services in the region," said Dr Shamsheer VP, Managing Director. "Burjeel has been envisaged as a truly international medical facility that will offer cutting edge healthcare services, administered by some of the finest medical expertise available." With its state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure and use of latest technology, Burjeel is set to provide a big boost to the UAE's medical tourism industry. The country has immense potential to become a leading player in the region in this segment considering its emphasis on high-end tertiary care.
"At Burjeel, our outstanding healthcare services are complemented by a healing touch, which is rare to find in today's fast-paced world. We understand the region and its requirements, and our medical infrastructure is capable of giving a new dimension to medical tourism in the UAE," said Dr Shamsheer.
Dr Charles Stanford, Chief Executive Officer at Burjeel Hospital, said: "In addition to the sense of hospitality that the Hospital reflects, the Burjeel Hospital is all about sophistication. At Burjeel, we have the right mix of medical expertise, technology and wellness infrastructure to offer patients in the UAE a truly international healthcare environment." Burjeel Hospital will be fully functional in a phased manner in the coming months. Currently it has begun operations of its Out Patient Services which includes consultations in different specialties, dental services, specimen testing and diagnostic imaging.
The services launched today also include Out-Patient Department Clinics offering family medicine, paediatric, vascular surgery, general surgery (consultation only) and nephrology. More clinics are set to open in the coming weeks.
Burjeel Hospital marks an important milestone in the UAE's healthcare sector. With the opening of the hospital, patients who previously needed to travel abroad looking for high quality healthcare, can find it right here in the UAE.
The hospital has been designed to combine high-quality medical technology with top-of-the-line facilities. Burjeel has established centres of excellence in association with the world's best health service providers. These centres of excellence will bring together highly accredited medical experts across almost all specialisations. Additionally, each department within the hospital offers an aesthetic ambience to put patients at ease.
Burjeel Hospital has a total of 32 suites and 88 rooms, with duplex Royal suites spreading over 557 sq m, rooms and suites across six categories with varying levels of luxury and comfort. Particular attention has also been paid to the comfort of relatives and friends staying with in-patients.
Additionally, the hospital provides 10 operating rooms, including a state of the art Hybrid OR, intensive care units (separate units for medicine, neonatology, new born, cardiac and surgery), delivery suites, dialysis facilities, and clinical departments. The hospital features two pharmacies, a fully-equipped gymnasium with state-of-the-art fitness and equipment, a spa, and a multi-cuisine restaurant.
The ground and 6-storey hospital also has a large basement parking, adding to the convenience of visitors.
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About Burjeel Hospital:
Burjeel Hospital is Abu Dhabi's premier health facility providing world-class, specialized and superior healthcare complemented by a warm and personalized human touch to the growing population of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The hospital opened for patients in March 2012 as the first Private Tertiary hospital to be opened under the auspices of the new Health Authority for Abu Dhabi, using the new standards. Burjeel Hospital will be affiliated with some of the world's best healthcare institutions for its centers of excellence. The IVF services will be managed and run by Europe's renowned institute for reproductive medicine - Brussels University, Belgium. The hospital will soon be announcing its affiliations with world leaders in the treatment in areas of cardiac, diabetes and fetal medicine.
The hospital will have well-stocked in-house outpatient and inpatient pharmacies manned by experienced pharmacists to take care of all patient needs at any time of the day. Additionally, Burjeel will have coffee shop and a restaurant serving the finest and healthiest cuisines from across the world. Combining all-round specialization and expertise with most advanced technology, Burjeel offers the best in diagnostic, curative as well as preventive aspects of healthcare.
For more information, please contact:
Nedal Alasaad/Reem Diab
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+971 2 6334133
n.alasaad@asdaa.com/r.diab@asdaa.com
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