SickKids trained Physicians to Provide Pediatric Care in Danat Al Emarat Hospital

Abu Dhabi – UAE: Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children and HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers, part of United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) Group, announced today a clinical partnership agreement with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with University of Toronto in Canada, to collaborate and advance Pediatric Services in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration entails the exchange of experience and knowledge; training physicians and nurses; placing SickKids trained physicians at Danat Al Emarat Hospital to care for complicated cases utilizing SickKids international clinical protocols and standards.

The agreement was endorsed by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Canadian Embassy in UAE. The agreement was announced in Abu Dhabi by Mr. Majd Abu Zant, Chief Operating Officer at UEMedical and Mr. Jeff Mainland, Executive Vice President at SickKids in presence of Mr. Mohammed Hamad Al Hameli, Acting Undersecretary at DoH; H.E. Masud Husain, Canadian Ambassador in the UAE; H.E. Sultan Al Harbi, UAE Consul General in Toronto; Ms. Cathy Seguin, Vice President SickKids International and a number of senior officials from both parties.

After the signing ceremony, Mr. Mohammed Hamad Al Hameli, Acting Undersecretary at DoH said, “Bringing in specialized pediatric service lines in the private sector helps fill in capacity gaps which were announced recently by DoH. Moreover, such international partnerships represent another step for Abu Dhabi healthcare sector to provide the people of the UAE with quality care comparable to international standards and bringing in international expertise and medical excellence to the region. It also comes in line with the DoH strategic priorities in enhancing tertiary pediatric care accessibility, and improving clinical outcomes through partnering with world renowned academic medical institutions.”

From his side, the Canadian Ambassador H.E. Masud Husain stated, “Canada is well-known for its strong healthcare infrastructure and leads in medical research and innovation. We are indeed proud to witness and to support the collaboration between SickKids and Danat Al Emarat Hospital in bringing Canadian medical expertise to the UAE. This is reflective of the strong ties and the mutual trust between the UAE and Canada.”

“In line with our commitment to advance pediatric care in Abu Dhabi, our partnership with the internationally renowned SickKids Hospital aims to enhance the quality of tertiary pediatric services at Danat Al Emarat Hospital. It represents a crucial milestone in UEMedical’s strategy to sustain one of the finest private health systems for the Emirate,” said Mr. Abu Zant from UEMedical. “To complement Danat Al Emarat’s well-established Pediatrics Department and its full-fledge 23-bed Neonatal Intensive Care level III which is considered one of the largest in Abu Dhabi private sector, we looked at highly demanded clinical specialties which are not available in the private sector and people travel abroad for. Thus, the initial services that will be supported by SickKids will include pediatric orthopedics, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric pulmonology and pediatric neurology. SickKids trained physicians will be working at Danat Al Emarat Hospital and will provide care for complicated and rare cases.”

“We are really pleased to announce today our clinical partnership agreement with Danat Al Emarat Hospital & HealthPlus Children’s Center and to bring SickKids expertise to the community of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. We have cared for many Emirati kids suffering from complex life-threatening diseases in the past decade and have considered transferring our expertise closer to patients’ home.  We were very selective with whom to partner with, UEMedical and SickKids share similar visions and values, thus, our partnership is aiming to jointly improve children’s health through healthcare integration, research and education. We certainly anticipate a long-lasting partnership with UEMedical that benefits the health outcomes for children in UAE and the region,” said Ms. Seguin from SickKids.

The agreement also entails physicians from Danat Al Emarat Hospital to be trained at SickKids in Canada as well as contributing to studies and medical research.

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About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.  Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized child and family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system. SickKids is proud of its vision for Healthier Children. A Better World. For more information, please visit www.sickkids.ca . Follow us on Twitter (@SickKidsNews) and Instagram (@SickKidsToronto).

About United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical)
United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) is the leading privately owned Healthcare Development & Investment Company in Abu Dhabi. Since its inception in 2005, UEMS has continuously raised the standards of medical services in the Emirate with its world-class specialty hospitals and outpatient facilities. By partnering with a number of internationally renowned healthcare providers, UEMedical excels in delivering patient-centric healthcare solutions. Our integrated healthcare network includes our flagship Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, 6 specialist HealthPlus clinics and the Moorefield’s Abu Dhabi Eye Hospital. Our vision is coming together to leverage the combined talent and resources of a world class hospital, and a network of specialty clinics to create an integrated healthcare delivery system across Abu Dhabi and the UAE. For more information, please visit www.uems.ae ; www.danatalemarat.ae ; www.hplus.ae , www.moorfields.ae/abudhabi

About Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children
Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women and children’s hospital located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The five-storey hospital covers an area of 45,000 square meters, with 150 beds, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient medical services, a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) & Pediatrics Center, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women’s Diagnostics & Breast Imaging, and others, all of which are equipped with the latest technology and highly-qualified staff to provide unmatched patient and family-centered care. Our consultants and primary care physicians work closely together to ensure the entire needs of women and children are addressed in a single convenient location and to the highest standards. Danat Al Emarat is the only private women and children hospital to have a Fetal Medicine Unit along with a full-fledged NICU (Level III) providing care for the most fragile newborns, establishing Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancy. Adopting top international hospitality standards, Danat Al Emarat provides a full range of VIP suites and services to cater to the Abu Dhabi Community combined with leisure and entertainment for the families and guests. Danat Al Emarat is the flagship hospital of the UEMedical Group, Abu Dhabi’s leading Healthcare Development & Investment Company. The hospital was designed by renowned American architectural firm HKS. For more information, please visit www.danatalemarat.ae

For media inquiries, please contact Farah Al Alami, Chief Communications Officer – UEMedical on 0506611428, farah.alami@uems.ae

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