SEHA International Nursing, Midwifery, And Allied Health Conference Commences In Abu Dhabi With Focus On Community Empowerment

The 11th SEHA International Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Conference (SINMAC 2025) commenced at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Organised by SEHA, part of PureHealth Group, the event will continue until 9th November 2025. It gathers experts from around the world to discuss recent clinical advancements, leadership strategies, and best practices in nursing and healthcare.

Muayyad Mohammad Hussein, Corporate Nursing & Midwifery Director and President of the Conference, highlighted that this year's theme is "Caring Beyond Borders: Empowering Communities Through Excellence in Practice and Research." The focus is on overcoming challenges and empowering communities by advancing nursing and allied health excellence.

The conference aims to enhance clinical practices by adopting the latest healthcare technologies. A significant focus this year is on integrating artificial intelligence into medical workflows. This integration seeks to boost staff efficiency and improve service quality across SEHA facilities.

Hussein mentioned that the conference features 150 speakers from various regions including the UAE, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the United States, and Europe. These speakers are joined by 2,500 nursing and allied health professionals. A total of 250 research papers have been approved for presentation during the sessions.

The opening day included sessions on healthcare ethics, new definitions by the International Council of Nurses, workforce challenges, health initiatives, and future trends. Several scientific papers were presented exploring Emirati nurses’ career experiences and institutional support for professional development.

Other presentations highlighted innovative approaches to wound care through artificial intelligence. There were also discussions on empowering nurses via robotic surgery training programmes in Abu Dhabi hospitals. Studies on Indonesian nurses working in UAE hospitals and the quality of life of nurses in Jordanian healthcare institutions were also shared.

Research Highlights

A research paper examined mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding camel milk and its products in infant nutrition. Additionally, a specialised workshop focused on integrated vascular access was conducted as part of the conference activities.

This gathering of experts aims to contribute significantly to enhancing clinical and professional practices while improving patient care quality. The diverse range of topics covered ensures a comprehensive approach to addressing current challenges in nursing and allied health fields.

With inputs from WAM