An 11-year-old boy from Türkiye is receiving care for Elevidys, a one-time gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi. The DMD, a rare genetic condition that gradually weakens the muscles, occurs in about 1 in every 3,500–5,000 male births worldwide. Children with DMD may begin life walking […]
Healthy Living, a government-led, whole-of-society movement hardwiring prevention and driving system-level changes that make the healthy choice the easy, default choice across Abu Dhabi, has reaffirmed its commitment to embedding behavioral science at the core of its initiatives, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with the UAE’s Behavioral Science Group (BSG) to drive sustainable behavior change, improve population […]
Hot and humid weather can be particularly challenging for the human body. Unlike dry heat, humidity slows down the evaporation of sweat, making it harder for your body to cool itself efficiently. As a result, you may sweat more, lose essential fluids and electrolytes faster, and become dehydrated without realizing it. Whether you’re living in […]
SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the successful management of a complex case of severe male factor infertility at SEHA’s Tawam Fertility Centre, resulting in the birth of three healthy boys following two treatment cycles. An Emirati couple presented to SEHA’s Tawam Fertility Centre with a […]
The United Arab Emirates has continued to strengthen its leadership in digital health, making it one of the fundamental pillars of the country’s modern healthcare system. This progress is built on an advanced digital infrastructure, intelligent technologies, and an integrated national framework for health data exchange that enhances the efficiency of medical services, improves the […]
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, and the MIT – Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research have announced a strategic collaboration to advance AI-enabled oncology research, translational science and bioconvergence innovation. Leveraging Abu Dhabi’s intelligent life science ecosystem, the partnership will connect world-class research […]
Abu Dhabi Biobank (ADBB), a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, and M42, a global health leader, announced a landmark collaboration with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System. Announced at the BIO International Convention 2026 in […]
Healthpoint, part of the M42 group, has supported a patient in reclaiming her daily life after years of living with lymphedema, through a specialised, multidisciplinary approach to care. For a long time, 37-year-old Maryam Al Rais adjusted her life around a condition she couldn’t fully control. The swelling in her leg was persistent, often painful, […]
Eli Lilly Drugstore LLC (Lilly) and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), regulator of the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the BIO International Convention 2026, in San Diego, USA to address obesity and Alzheimer’s disease, two of the most pressing health challenges in the region. […]
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH), a leading rehabilitation hospital under Capital Health, has broken ground on a major new extension in Abu Dhabi, marking the next phase in its development as an integrated hospital for rehabilitation and specialty care. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new extension was attended by H.E. Dr. Fayeza Saif Nasir Alyafe, Executive […]
