Well-being of women, children ‘foundation’ of healthier world

In Abu Dhabi, the well-being of women and children lies at the heart of our journey towards societies as they are the cornerstone upon which we build a healthier, more prosperous tomorrow, stated Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

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“Today, the Emirates of Abu Dhabi remains steadfast in ensuring comprehensive care for women and children by strengthening primary care capabilities, expanding prevention and early screening programmes such as premarital genetic testing and newborn screening and continually adopting vaccination programmes,” said Mansour Al Mansouri in a statement ahead of the World Health Day on Monday, April 7.

“Significant progress is underway in reestablishing and solidifying Abu Dhabi’s status related to women’s and children’s healthcare. This initiative includes designating Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as a Centre of Excellence for paediatric care, developing the new Corniche Hospital specialising in women’s health and newborn care, and establishing a rehabilitation facility along with a mental health centre for women and children.

“Amid the rapid transformations occurring within the global healthcare landscape, most notably the shift from responsive healthcare to proactive health and wellness focused approaches, we celebrate this year’s World Health Day under the theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’.

“This theme emphasises the importance of women’s and children’s health as a foundation for building healthier communities worldwide.”