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Dubai Health Authority opens Health Innovation Village

DUBAI, November 23, 2015

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has opened the Health Innovation Village at Kite Beach in the emirate.
 
It was inaugurated by Humaid Al Qatami, chairman of the board and director-general of the DHA, said a statement.
 
The village will hold week-long activities, in line with UAE Innovation Week 2015, which will take place until November 28, it said.
 
As part of the activities, a discussion was held yesterday (November 22) about innovation in healthcare that was attended by DHA employees and members of the public.
 
“Over the years, we have seen advances in medicine which have directly contributed to better patient outcomes. Health is a sector that directly affects us all and innovation in healthcare can save lives, improve patient outcomes, promote health and well-being and therefore it is so important," said Al Qatami.
 
"Our aim is to promote an atmosphere that is conducive to innovation, not just for medical treatment but in technology, healthcare management, pharmaceuticals, medical devices etc. so that all aspects of the health sector develop and thrive. We have the complete support of our leaders and we are keen to provide innovators with investment support as well, so that they have support and encouragement to innovate.”
 
Dr Nasser Khalifa Al Budoor, undersecretary at the Ministry of Health and director of Dubai Medical District, said that creating an environment that promotes innovation is key and that population growth, increased life expectancy, prevalence of lifestyle diseases are factors that require healthcare organisations to focus on innovation strategies to provide quality care and to develop new advances in healthcare.
 
Dr Ali Hilal Al Naqbi, professor at UAE University and inventor of the bio-artificial liver with three compartments, said: “Innovation in healthcare directly leads to better patient outcomes. The bio-artificial liver that I have invented will go into trial phase shortly. Once it will be available, it will work as a bridge for patients who are on the waiting list to receive a liver transplant. This will work as a short term stop-gap option until they receive the transplant.
 
“Innovation requires time and dedication but if it saves lives, it is worth all the effort.” - TradeArabia News Service



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