UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Visits National Children's Hospital In Washington D.C. To Support Pediatric Care

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently visited the National Children's Hospital in Washington D.C. During his visit, he was informed about the hospital's advancements in pediatric surgery and healthcare. This visit underscores the UAE's ongoing dedication to improving healthcare for young patients.

The UAE has been a steadfast supporter of this hospital, contributing significantly to its development. The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation was established with a $150 million donation from the UAE. Additionally, a further $30 million commitment supported the opening of the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus.

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During his tour, His Highness explored various specialist departments and met with senior officials and medical staff. He received a briefing on the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Command Center, which uses advanced artificial intelligence to monitor patients and predict critical events like cardiac arrests. This facility also enables telemedicine consultations with doctors worldwide, including those in Abu Dhabi and at the UAE field hospital in Gaza.

His Highness learned about innovative developments at the Sheikh Zayed Institute, such as a miniature pacemaker designed for infants. He first saw this device's prototype in 2019. Thanks to UAE investment, it has now been used in over 40 pediatric patients, including five newborns.

Sheikh Mohamed met Emirati children receiving treatment at the hospital, engaging with them and their families to check on their wellbeing. He expressed his wishes for their speedy recovery and emphasised the UAE’s commitment to safeguarding its people's health.

The children and their families expressed gratitude for His Highness's visit and thanked him for the care they are receiving. This interaction highlighted the personal connection between the UAE leadership and its citizens abroad.

Accompanying Delegation

His Highness was accompanied by several dignitaries during this visit. These included H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ahmed Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America.

This visit not only reinforced existing ties but also showcased ongoing support from the UAE towards enhancing global healthcare solutions for children.

With inputs from WAM