The Finance World Magazine| Edition: April 2023

Healthcare News
UAE Residents Embrace Technology for Health
Management: Philips Study
According to the latest Philips
Health Trends Report, UAE
residents are increasingly
relying on technology to
manage their health and well-being. The
survey revealed that 82% of respondents
use wearable technology to track
their fitness and health, while 61%
use mobile apps to monitor their diet
and nutrition. Additionally, 47% of
respondents use telehealth services to
consult with their healthcare providers,
and 42% use virtual health assistants to
manage their medication schedules. The
report indicates that UAE residents are
becoming more proactive in managing
their health, and technology is playing
a vital role in this transformation.
Dubai-based Math Professor
to Run 77.2km
in 48 Hours to Raise
Funds for Education
Haitham Solh, a mathematics
professor at the American
University of Dubai, is
pushing himself to the limit
by attempting the David Goggins
challenge. The challenge involves
running four miles every four hours for
48 hours straight, and Professor Solh
is doing it to raise funds for the Smile
Train Foundation. This charity aims to
provide cleft lip and cleft palate repair
surgery to children in need. Professor
Solh has set a target of AED 5000, and
he hopes to inspire others to contribute
to this worthy cause. He completed a
similar challenge last year and raised
AED 10,000 for Al Jalila Children’s
Hospital.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Named UAE’s Top Hospital
for Second Consecutive
Year
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
(CCAD) has once again been
named the best hospital in
the United Arab Emirates,
according to the 2021 rankings
released by Newsweek Middle East.
The hospital has been recognized for
its excellence in patient care, advanced
medical technologies, and world-class
physicians. This is the second year
in a row that CCAD has been ranked
number one in the UAE, a testament
to its unwavering commitment to
providing exceptional healthcare
services. CCAD is a multi-specialty
hospital that offers a wide range of
medical services, including cardiology,
neurology, orthopedics, and more.
Dubai: Visionary medical group celebrates 25 years
of operations
Dubai-based medical group,
Visionary, marks 25 years
of providing exceptional
healthcare services to
patients in the UAE. Since its inception
in 1998, Visionary has been at the
forefront of delivering innovative
and specialized medical treatments in
various fields, including orthopedics,
neurology, cardiology, and more. With
state-of-the-art facilities, world-class
physicians, and advanced medical
technologies, the group has earned
a reputation for excellence in the
healthcare industry. In its 25 years
of operations, Visionary has treated
over a million patients and continues
to expand its services to cater to the
growing healthcare needs of the region.
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