Mediworld 07th MAY-JUNE LR

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The UAE government entities have
adopted a series of long-term
initiatives, above all the 'U.A.E. Vision
2021', to address these challenges and
guide the sustainable growth of this
sector. There are several other reasons
for the growth of the healthcare
market. These include the
introduction of universal health
insurance. Another factor is
increasing affluence, which is leading
to demand for higher-quality
healthcare.
However, U.A.E. government entities have adopted a
series of long-term initiatives, above all the 'U.A.E.
Vision 2021', to address these challenges and guide the
sustainable growth of this sector. There are several
other reasons for the growth of the U.A.E. healthcare
market. These include the introduction of universal
health insurance. Another factor is increasing
affluence, which is leading to demand for higherquality
healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence would significantly help doctors
and healthcare professionals of the future, increasing
the efficiency of diagnoses by improving speed and
accuracy. AI would also help generate a lot of data,
which would be of great help to preventive medicine, by
detecting pre-symptoms signs of patients and even
addressing chronic conditions.
You have been awarded with so many awards and
accolades. Please tell more on these recognitions and
how these awards motivate you to work harder and
achieve more?
Appreciation and recognition are major factors that
motivate us to work harder and aim higher. Recognitions
can be an incredibly powerful tool and in my case it
helps me motivate my team and get the best out of them.
I feel all these recognitions are in a way attributed to the
efforts of my team and reflect upon their commitment
and dedication to realize my goals.
You are known for your community service initiatives
can please tell us more about few CSR projects you are
associated with?
We have been involved in community service for almost
two decades. We have been conducting free health
camps benefiting people across the various segments of
the society. Touching the lives of the needy has been our
motto. Some of the initiatives have been
'Go Green' Initiative: The tagline of the 'Go Green'
initiative is, “There is no planet B”, emphasizing the
need to protect the earth by planting more trees and
spreading greenery, through the slogan: Save the
Planet, Plant a Tree. We have launched 'Planting a
sapling' at the hospital premises to kick-off the
initiative. We strongly feel that the campaign would
inspire people to learn to respect and care for their
environment through hands-on efforts. Thumbay Group
would include more environment-focused activities in
its CSR plan.
Sponsor a Medical Professional: The 'Sponsor a
Medical Professional'program of GMU provides a global
platform for corporates, philanthropists, service
organizations, non-governmental organizations and
agencies of the State to contribute their might in
resolving the dearth of medical professionals all over
the world. It is an opportunity to develop a global
partnership for health development.
Happiness Hour: The concept of 'happiness hour' was
conceived by Thumbay Group following in the footsteps
of the UAE government's National Programme for
Happiness and Positivity, a unique program designed to
establish an environment that ensures the happiness
and well-being of society. As part of the 'Happiness
Hour' initiative, all establishments under the Thumbay
Hospital network of academic hospitals and Thumbay
Clinic's state-of-the-art family clinics, both owned and
operated by the healthcare division of Thumbay Group
–offered free consultations across all specialties, to
patients during the “happy hour”.
Free Health Camps: Regular Health Camps are held as a
part of the humanitarian services of the Group,
individually or in partnership with other service
organizations. Free consultation in different areas of
medicine is given at these camps. Thumbay Hospital
also organizes Blood Donation Camps on a regular basis.
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