Abu Dhabi Health Department Joins Forces With Eli Lilly And World Obesity Federation For Obesity Management
In a significant move to combat obesity and enhance public health, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has joined forces with Eli Lilly Suisse SA and the World Obesity Federation (WOF). This partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to pioneer innovative strategies for obesity prevention and management in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration underscores a unified approach to address healthcare challenges, leveraging the diverse expertise of each party to foster a healthier future for the Emirate's population.
The MoU was signed in the presence of notable figures including Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of DoH, and David Ricks, Chair and CEO of Eli Lilly Suisse SA. Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, Johanna Ralston, CEO at WOF, and Irina Zaporozhets, President and General Manager for the Middle East and Türkiye (META) Hub at Eli Lilly Suisse SA, were the signatories. This agreement marks a pivotal step towards addressing the complexities of obesity through a multi-sectoral initiative.
Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi highlighted the initiative's alignment with Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ambitions, emphasizing the goal to empower healthcare professionals and drive innovation in obesity prevention strategies. The collaboration is seen as a cornerstone for building a healthier future for generations to come in Abu Dhabi.
Irina Zaporozhets expressed pride in this groundbreaking collaboration, emphasizing the importance of coordinated action in tackling diseases like obesity. She noted that this partnership represents a critical step towards improving healthcare outcomes for individuals living with obesity today and preventing future cases.
Johanna Ralston praised the leadership of DoH in addressing obesity and stressed the need for new collaborative approaches given the complexity and prevalence of obesity worldwide. She believes that Abu Dhabi is well-positioned to demonstrate success through this bold leadership and collaboration.
This partnership reflects a commitment to improving community health by addressing obesity's challenges through innovative strategies. It represents an important stride towards developing effective solutions for managing and preventing obesity in Abu Dhabi, setting an example for multisectoral collaboration in healthcare innovation.
With inputs from WAM
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