Lara Setrakian Partners With Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week For 'HealthBeats' Podcast

ABU DHABI, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is set to introduce 'HealthBeats', a pioneering podcast series, in a strategic partnership with Lara Setrakian, an award-winning journalist and policy influencer. This collaboration marks a significant step towards addressing global health challenges through innovative discussions. The series, premiering today, aims to explore the dynamic intersection of health issues and technological advancements by featuring conversations with influential figures in the healthcare sector.

Lara Setrakian, known for her impactful reporting on critical Middle Eastern conflicts, politics, and economics, brings her expertise to 'HealthBeats'. As the President of the Applied Policy Research Institute and Co-Founder and CEO of News Deeply, Setrakian's work spans beyond geopolitics into environmental and public health concerns. "With HealthBeats, we aim to inspire and educate our audience by delving into the fascinating nexus of health challenges and technological solutions," said Setrakian. She expressed her enthusiasm for sharing stories of regional innovation on a global platform and engaging with business leaders to discuss the future of healthcare.

The podcast series is available on major platforms including Apple, Spotify, Sound Cloud, and Google. It launches in anticipation of the ADGHW and the Future Health Summit, one of the largest healthcare conventions globally, scheduled from 13th-15th May. Her Excellency Dr Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, highlighted Abu Dhabi's commitment to reinforcing its status as a global life science hub. The ADGHW aims to offer a continuous collaborative platform for discussing pivotal healthcare topics.

About Lara Setrakian: Lara Setrakian is a distinguished international journalist, social entrepreneur, policy influencer, and media innovator. She co-founded News Deeply, a digital media company focusing on critical global issues in collaboration with The New Humanitarian. As President of the Applied Policy Research Institute, Setrakian has made significant contributions to television, radio, and digital media through her work as a correspondent for ABC News and Bloomberg TV in the Middle East.

About Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH): The DoH serves as the regulatory authority for Abu Dhabi's healthcare sector. It is dedicated to ensuring excellence in healthcare by monitoring population health status and system performance. The DoH defines health system strategies, shapes regulatory frameworks, enforces standards, and promotes world-class best practices among healthcare service providers. Additionally, it spearheads initiatives to enhance healthy living standards among Abu Dhabi residents. For more information on DoH, visit their official website.