Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Discusses Medical Partnership With Children's National Hospital Executives
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, recently held discussions with Michelle Riley-Brown, President and CEO of the Children’s National Hospital in Washington. The meeting included senior management from the hospital and was attended by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs.
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled praised the hospital's achievements in paediatrics and its innovative treatment programmes that save lives globally. He highlighted the importance of the longstanding medical partnership between Abu Dhabi and Children’s National Hospital, which began over 40 years ago and led to a global philanthropic partnership in 2009.
This collaboration has made significant strides in paediatric care, offering advanced medical solutions worldwide. Michelle Riley-Brown expressed gratitude to the UAE for its ongoing support, noting how it has enhanced medical services and improved outcomes for children through specialised treatments and early detection solutions.
The UAE's contributions include establishing the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at the hospital in 2010 with an AED550 million fund. In 2022, an additional AED100 million grant from the UAE helped inaugurate the Children's National Research and Innovation Campus.
The UAE also provided US$35 million to support strategic health initiatives at Children’s National Hospital. This funding focuses on prenatal, neonatal, and maternal health advancements. The contribution coincided with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to the United States in September 2024.
Among those present at the meeting were Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, along with representatives from Children’s National Hospital. These included Dr. Kurt Newman, President Emeritus; DeAnn Marshall, President of Children’s Hospital Foundation; Kathie Williams, Board Chair; Rami Al Tayer, Regional Director of MENA; Soraia Angiuoli, Executive Director of Global Services; and Amanda Ranalli, Associate Vice President at Children’s National Hospital Foundation.
The meeting underscored a shared commitment to advancing paediatric healthcare through collaborative efforts between Abu Dhabi and Washington. This partnership continues to drive progress in medical research and treatment innovations benefiting children worldwide.
With inputs from WAM
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