DoH Partners With IFEM To Boost Emergency Medicine In Abu Dhabi

On the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) signed an agreement with the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) to support the growth of emergency medicine in the emirate. This collaboration aims to provide technical services, expertise, and the exchange of experiences and knowledge.

As part of the agreement, IFEM inaugurated its first regional office in Abu Dhabi. The signing ceremony was attended by Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of DoH, Dr. Saleh Al Ali, Executive Director of the Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPAR), and Dr. Srinath Kumar T S, Treasurer at Society of Emergency Medicine India.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of DoH, and Dr. Ffion Davies, President of IFEM. This partnership exemplifies cross-sector collaboration and serves as a platform for attracting leading international organisations to work alongside the UAE.

Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi stated, "The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi continues to spearhead borderless collaborations with our key partners across the global ecosystem. Signing an agreement with our esteemed partners from IFEM during ADGHW has provided us with a platform to showcase our joint efforts to solve future health challenges in emergency medicine today."

Dr. Ffion Davies added, "IFEM and DoH share the same vision of global improvement in the care of patients who suffer sudden illness or injury. This is an exciting development for IFEM as it provides a geographical hub of activity, which has been lacking since the pandemic."

Objectives and Benefits

The agreement aims to strengthen and advance emergency medicine practices through the exchange of experiences and technologies that adhere to the latest international standards. This collaboration supports specialist emergency doctors and their teams worldwide for joint training expertise and research initiatives across various scientific and academic domains.

This partnership will focus on skill enhancement and aims to ensure universal access to high-quality emergency medical care for the Abu Dhabi community and beyond. The geographical location and time zones make Abu Dhabi a convenient hub for these activities.

Future Prospects

The collaboration between DoH and IFEM is expected to bring significant advancements in emergency medicine practices in Abu Dhabi. By leveraging international expertise, this partnership will contribute to national projects and initiatives aimed at improving healthcare quality.

The establishment of IFEM's regional office in Abu Dhabi marks a significant step towards achieving these goals. The office will serve as a central point for coordinating activities, facilitating training programs, and conducting research that will benefit both local and global communities.

This agreement highlights the commitment of both organisations to advancing healthcare standards and ensuring that patients receive the best possible care in emergency situations.

With inputs from WAM