Dubai Health opens upgraded units at Thalassemia Center

Dubai Health has announced the inauguration of Majlis Al Saada and High Dependency Unit at its Thalassemia Center, with support from DP World.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

This initiative aligns with Dubai Health's ongoing efforts to elevate the standard of care and coincides with World Thalassemia Day, observed annually on May 8.

The inauguration was attended by Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health; Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation; Dr. Abdulla Al Khayat, CEO of Al Jalila Children's Hospital, Ayoub Al Mulla COO of We One by DP World GCC, and Nabil Qayed, Executive Vice president - Corporate Support, Marwan Al Jassmi, Senior Vice president, Alia Al Janahi, VP of HSE, Jill Lambert, Vice President Communications from DP World GCC along with several senior officials from both sides.

Majlis Al Saada and High Dependency Unit at the Thalassemia Center were renovated with the support of DP World through Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health.

Established 30 years ago, the centre provides medical treatment to approximately 8,872 patients every year, including citizens and residents across various age groups.

Over the past decade, 160 patients have undergone bone marrow transplants, reinforcing the centre's position as a leader in thalassemia care.