DUBAI, UAE, April 23, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has confirmed its participation in the InnovHealth - Middle East Healthcare Innovations Summit, hosted by business information group naseba, in Abu Dhabi on April 25th-26th. The DHA's objective is to raise awareness for Tuberculosis (TB) in the region.
The DHA, which was established in 2007 to set policies and strategies for health, is keen to use InnovHealth 2010's strategic platform to reach a selective audience of leading health authorities and professionals from across the region. It is calling for a unified reporting mechanism in the country to fortify proposed laws to ensure that people coming to reside in the UAE from a TB endemic country are screened before leaving.
Dr. Ali Hassan Al Marzooqi, Director of Public Health, DHA said "Consider the unique population demography in the GCC and in particular Dubai, where we are witnessing huge number of people from TB endemic countries coming to live and work. While TB is considered an easy disease to diagnose and manage with relatively inexpensive medicine, adhering to treatment protocols is very important, and many patients fail to do so. Most countries are equipped to deal with it, so it's just a matter of creating awareness and gaining cooperation."
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 9.4 million people worldwide were infected with TB in 2008. In the UAE, the number of new cases among the local population has been steady for the past 15 years, but overall figures show an annual increase of around 17 percent; attributed mainly to people arriving from endemic countries.
Dr. Al Marzooqi urged health organisations to play an active role and take responsibility for healthcare issues: "Summits that cover an important topic such as the ones covered here [InnovHealth 2010] are rare. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and identify best public health practices in the region and to open dialogue between key figures in this field."
This fifth edition of naseba's Middle East Healthcare Innovations Summit will feature networking sessions and discussions designed to result in potential solutions for coping with TB and other issues faced by the Middle East's healthcare sector, including infrastructure adequacy, healthcare reforms, cancer treatment and more.
"naseba is thrilled to be hosting such a high calibre of representatives from across the region and introducing them to global names in healthcare. The summit will cover a range of topics central to the ever-changing needs of the healthcare industry as it develops, particularly in the GCC countries." Concluded Fabien Faure, Group Managing Director, naseba.
The TB issue and many others will be open for discussion at InnovHealth 2010, which will showcase all the latest innovations in healthcare, as well as featuring keynotes from industry leaders such as DHA. In addition to TB, other topics up for discussion include the use of cutting-edge technology to address breast cancer in the Middle East, the importance of innovative adaptation for healthcare insurance policies and the need to attract foreign investment for regional expansion and healthcare innovations. Keynote presentations and panel discussions will be led by renowned global organisations; including the UAE Ministry of Health, the Health Authority Abu Dhabi, Siemens Healthcare, Philips Middle East, CEDARS International, Mubadala, and Gulf Healthcare International.
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Notes to editors:
1. To see the full agenda of InnovHealth 2010, please visit: http://www.innovhealthme.com
2. To get a media pass to attend InnovHealth 2010, please send your request to josephined@naseba.com
About Dubai Health Authority
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created in June 2007, under a law issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Prime Minister and Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai. As the strategic health authority for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA is empowered to set policy and strategy for health, and to assure the application of that health policy and strategy. His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid is the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
The aim of the DHA in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated health system, protect public health and improve the quality of life for members of our society. This is a true and direct translation of the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Keeping the strategic plan in mind, the DHA's mission is to ensure access to health services, maintain and improve the quality of these services, improve the health status of nationals, residents and visitors and oversee a dynamic, efficient and innovative health sector. For more information, please log on to http://www.dha.gov.ae
About naseba
naseba group produces promotes and hosts commercially oriented congresses and forums targeting executive level attendees across multiple vertical industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking - and most importantly - creating a 'deal-flow' platform for all participating organisations. Whether the 'deal' is capital raising, vendor sales contracts or sourcing a strategic partner, naseba provides clients with an unprecedented, high-ROI environment for conducting business. An in-house team of experts conduct extensive research in conjunction with recognised thought leaders to ensure that all events are relevant, timely and at the forefront of market and industry trends.
naseba works in partnership with leading media, industry and local authorities such as International Data Corporation (IDC), TIME, CNBC Arabia, BBC World, zawya, Council of Saudi Chambers, SAGIA, Principality of Monaco, Singapore Tourism Board, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Economy - UAE, Ministry of Environment and Water - UAE, Qatar Civil Aviation, the Government of Dubai and many others.
naseba is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and since inception in 2002 has organised over 350 events and played host to 52,000 executive delegates globally. Operating from five strategically located offices across the globe, naseba has on-the-ground presence in Monaco, Dubai, Bangalore, Singapore and Cairo.
At naseba, we make it happen.
For more information on naseba, please visit http://www.naseba.com
To receive more information or to get a media pass for InnovHealth 2010, please contact:
Josephine Deniau
Communications manager
Tel : +971 4 367 1376
E-mail: josephined@naseba.com
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