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cine suppliers. Spa Resorts: One of the key features of the Wellness Community is the number of luxury spa resorts, which are located along the creek. Managed by globally-renowned specialist spa resort operators, these resorts will render every guest a soothing and memorable recovery time.
The Academic Medical Center is the focal point of Dubai Healthcare City. It integrates world-class medical, educational, and research facilities at a convenient location B) WELLNESS COMMUNITY Hospitals: To complement the range of medical services being developed in the Medical Community, a significant portion of the Wellness Community has been allotted to the establishment of world-class hospitals. Outpatient Clinics: The Wellness Community also houses a comprehensive array of specialty clinics and daysurgery centres. Located within medical office buildings, these clinics are endowed with advanced technology that is integrated in the overall design. Clinical Villas: As an alternative setting to medical office buildings, a cluster of villas is devoted to conventional and alternative medicine outpatient clinics. A number of these villas will be dedicated to day surgery cosmetic clinics operated by internationallyrenowned plastic surgeons. This cluster is beautifully landscaped and is located immediately adjacent to a large medical wellness resort. Alternative Medicine: With the growing demands for holistic treatment,
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DHCC’s Wellness Community offers alternative medical care such as acupuncture, chiropractic services, and osteopathy. This option greatly appeals to business executives and healthcare tourists seeking medical check-ups, alternative treatments, or medically-supervised health programmes. The long list of services also includes physiotherapy, regimented diet and exercise, and specialist consultations on regionally-specific ailments. Long-term Care: For patients who require long-term care, the Wellness Community offers specialised facilities including nursing homes, post-trauma rehabilitation centres and terminally-ill medical care facilities. Healthcare Mixed-use: True to DHCC’s identity as a completely integrated healthcare hub, the Wellness Community will house representatives from each healthcare-related service, such as medical equipment companies, insurance firms, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare consultants, and complementary and alternative medi-
Hotels: One luxury five-star hotel and one affordable three-star hotel will cater to visiting patients and their families as well as to rotational healthcare providers. The hotels will have medical floors to serve visiting patients who may require more recovery time before travelling safely. The hotels will also serve as ideal venues for healthcare conferences. Residential: For the long-term accommodation needs of DHCC’s healthcare providers, the Wellness Community offers residential properties for lease. As an added convenience, these residential buildings also feature a long list of retail and food and beverage outlets. CORPORATE INFORMATION AND BENEFITS Why you should be a part of Dubai Healthcare City Dubai Healthcare City is a pioneering project that is poised to fill the gap that exists within the healthcare industry in the region between Europe and South East Asia. Due to the nature and scale of this project, patients, healthcare providers, professionals as well as the region as a whole are set to reap immense rewards of the region’s first centre of excellence for medical services. The following factors are some of the compelling reasons why anybody from an investor to a doctor should be a part of the Dubai Healthcare City community: 1. Free zone set-up • 100 per cent tax free • 100 per cent foreign ownership • No corporate tax
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• No income tax • No customs duty • No restrictions on capital, trade barriers or quotas • Competitive pricing • Clinic lease/purchase options 2. Commercial benefits • Low operating costs • State-of-the-art facilities • Flexible real estate designed to suit the industry (laboratories, pharmacies, etc.) • Integrated healthcare community providing specialised first-class medical care • Access to network of regional healthcare professionals 3. Ease of doing business • No bureaucracy or red tape • One-stop shop for government services (24-hour visa service, permits, etc.) • Business support services (hospitality, events, etc.) • Hassle-free company registration • Hassle-free company laws and legal framework • Quick access to knowledge workers due to fast track immigration process 4. Healthcare community • Networking and connectivity with global brands/customers • Coverage of the entire value chain of healthcare 5. Complementary facilities • Conference centres • Telemedicine facilities • Residential community • Recreational facilities
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6. Patients • Access to world-class, specialist medical care • Highest service quality in a culturally sensitive environment (private rooms, family accommodation, etc.) • Convenience of an entire healthcare community • One-stop shop for government services for access to Dubai Healthcare City 7. Dubai University Hospital Medical Staff • Access to best quality medical equipment and devices • Leverage of a global network of doctors • Access to a practice, education and research network • Competitive, world-class working conditions • Working opportunity close to home 8. Out-patient doctors • 100 per cent ownership • Access to state-of-the-art facilities in day clinics and hospitals • Access to doctor network and leverage of medical knowledge
About Tatweer
and training • Strong relationship with patients through healthcare community approach 9. Local hospitals • Increase in patient flow due to cross-referrals • Better healthcare provision through partnership with Dubai Healthcare City (e.g. specialisation) 10. Government • Improved quality — better costbenefit ratio • Cost savings on patient travelling • Attraction of medical and healthcare service businesses to Dubai • Attraction of additional knowledge workers • Increased business in all sectors due to increased ‘people traffic’ • Higher attractiveness of Dubai as a regional location of choice 11. Investors and partners • Attractive investment opportunity and financial return • Additional consumer spending from customers and visitors • Increased brand exposure
LAUNCHED in December 2005, Tatweer is the strategic and operational driver of a selected group of Dubai Holding entities that will develop new markets to serve Dubai’s continued development. Tatweer continuously strives for world-class performance implementing leadership practices to drive and sustain business excellence, quality, and high performance. Tatweer’s portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge, and includes forthcoming projects in line with Dubai’s enterprise vision set by its rulers. Tatweer’s market-leading entities are Dubai Healthcare City, Dubailand, Global Village, Dubai Industrial City, Dubai Energy, Moutamarat, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, Mizin, Bawadi, Universal City Dubailand and The Tiger Woods - Dubai.
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MEDICAL SOLUTIONS FZ LLC
TOP QUALITY LABORATORY SERVICES MEDICAL SOLUTIONS FZ LLC, a leading independent pathology business, was established in 2003 and comprises a group of four laboratories in the Emirate of Dubai. Focused in providing quality laboratory services in the field of Histo cyto pathology and clinical pathology, all operations are run by a well-defined internal and external quality control programmes headed by professionals that are leaders in their respective fields. Welcare Hospital Pathology Laboratory Located in one of the most reputed hospitals in the UAE, the certified laboratory offers 24-hour service in clinical pathology. Modern state-of-the-art diagnostic platforms under the supervision of trained
and qualified staff ensure the highest level of accuracy and reliability for the patients and treating physicians. Histopathology and Specialty Lab (HSL) Established in 2000, Histopathology and Specialty Lab is one of the first independent, standalone, reliable and highly reputable private laboratories in Dubai. American board qualified pathologists, specialised in Histopathology/Surgical and Cytology services including Liquid Based Cytology (SurePath system), provide this service. Specialised Clinical Laboratory (SCL) Founded in 1990, SCL has grown to provide quality clinical pathology services across the UAE.
The team members include a certified pathologist, a clinical scientist and a technologist who work directly with clients tailoring technology to meet their specific requirements. As a result, SCL retains total control of the service process, assuring the quality, accuracy and thoroughness of your results. Dubai Medical Laboratory (DML) Established in 1982, Dubai Medical Laboratory (DML) is a pioneer in the region as the first private independent clinical laboratory in the Northern Emirates. The corporate vision of DML has lead to the introduction of reliable laboratory providing doctors, clinics, polyclinics, and hospitals with the latest test and profiles at a cost-effective price. Moreover, the demand of DML’s service of pick-up specimen and delivery of reports has provided the medical society within Dubai with state-of-the-art services based on a higher demand for services. — Advertiser’s content
LOS ANGELES DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
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The best way to create permanent natural hair HAIR Transplant Surgery, where the patient’s hair is moved from the back of the head to the balding areas, is the best way to create almost permanent natural hair. It grows naturally and a person can dye it, style it as well as shave it and it will grow again. Since it is from the permanent hair it will stay more or less permanently even though the other untouched hair falls. Al-Athmed “which is antimony compound helps vision and promotes hair growth”.
“We adopted this concept and I’ve been using it as a hair loss treatment in its pure form,” says Dr Tahsin Alwaheb, MD, FRCS, FICS, member of ESHRS & ISHRS. — Advertiser’s content
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A straZZ eneca
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO MILLIONS WITH a broad range of drugs developed to fight diseases, AstraZeneca, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, makes a huge difference in the lives of millions of people everyday. Spending over $16 million every working day on research and development of new medicines and deploying over 12,000 people to work incessantly at 16 R&D centres in 18 countries, AstraZeneca is improving the quality of healthcare services everyday. With a total sales of $26.5 billion in 2006 and an operating profit of $8.2billion, AstraZeneca’s roots go back by nearly a decade earlier - it was formed through the merger of Astra AB of Sweden and Zeneca Group PLL of UK. The merger aimed to improve the combined companies’ ability to deliver long-term
growth and enduring shareholder value. Boasting a track record of heritage brands and an impressive portfolio of emerging products, AstraZeneca primarily focuses on six key therapy areas: cancer, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation. The development of drugs is based on unattended medical needs and commercial potential of a particular product. Following its assessment of business opportunities in the Middle East, AstraZeneca has set up offices in Cairo and at Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) in Dubai and is in the process of opening offices in the Levant and Maghreb region. Economic prosperity in the region has led to increased demand for leading-edge treatment facilities which in turn has
opened doors for business prospects for companies such as AstraZeneca. The firm’s office at DHCC manages clinical trials of exciting new medicines in collaboration with leading local medical and academic institutions. It also initiates and conducts numerous training and education projects for the healthcare community to ensure they are familiar with the rapid advances in modern medicine. AstraZeneca believes that DHCC has provided an excellent platform to conduct its business operations across the Mideast market due to its strategic location combined with state-of-the-art communication, transportation and other infrastructure facilities. It also provides its clients with the flexibility to operate as an independent organisation with the strategic advantage for future expansion and growth.
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G E R M A N L I M B T E C H O R T H O PA E D I C T E C H N O L O G Y
QUALITY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES AND PRODUCTS GERMAN LIMBTECH FZ LLC is an orthopaedic centre based in Dubai Healthcare City. The company manufactures artificial limbs (prostheses), custom made body-support bracing systems (orthoses), insoles and orthopaedic footwear. Specialist areas include diabetic orthotic foot care/management, paediatric orthotic services and wheelchair/special seating designs. German Limbtech aims to bring together the best expert knowledge in the fields of orthopaedic technology from the UK and Germany to create a highly proficient team and centre where people can obtain
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the best German quality orthopaedic services and products whilst remaining in the Middle East. Its team of fully qualified healthcare professionals are all educated to high German /UK standards. The quality and reliability of the company’s services are guaranteed by its high level of expertise as well as the 80 years experience of its supporting German parent companies. The company specialises in Rosthetics and Orthotics. For more information: Tel: +971 4 363 5331 Email: info@limbtech.ae – Advertiser’s content
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VITAL LINK BETWEEN HEALTHCARE AND TECHNOLOGY Star Trivitron, incorporated in the year 2006 as a joint venture between ETA Star Healthcare and Trivitron, provides a vital link between healthcare and technology. Specialising in a comprehensive range of medical devise solutions and covering fields of Cardiology, Nephrology, Microbiology, etc., Trivitron with its strength of 300 dedicated employees is one of the top five medical technology companies in India. Our brand promise Star Trivitron’s brand promise of ‘Speaking your Language’ emphasises
a better understanding of customers, their expectations, needs, product and applications requirements, and support. The promise transcends all geographical boundaries and guarantees meeting customers’ requirements globally. Our vision To dynamically understand and analyse the Medical Devices, Clinical Diagnostic Equipment, Imaging Equipment & Medical Consumables and Disposables markets across the UAE and neighbouring countries.
Our core business With a need to have a focused business approach, we have channelised our operations and formed major core business divisions that although functionally independent form an integral part of the company. The divisions are: Diagnostics, Imaging, Medical Consumables/ Disposables, Turnkey/Projects Management, Surgical/Orthopedics/Neurology/Speciality Products, Medical/ Critical Care Products, Servicing. – Advertiser’s content
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BIOLITE SKIN CLINIC
AESTHETIC MEDICAL SPA Biolite Skin Clinic is a Medpsa that embodies the spirit of ‘feng shui’ to create a world of bliss perfect for healing A WELCOME breath of fresh air in the world of Medical Aesthetics in Dubai. Intelligent, caring and sensitive, three attributes that best describe our culture and personality, the way we work and what we stand for - rejuvenation and enhancement without the price of surgery. Biolite Skin Clinic, a specialist in non-surgical treatments is a UKbased clinic, the first of its kind in Dubai, located in the prestigious Dubai Healthcare City, was set up by well-known medical aesthetician,
Mona Syed-Mirza, a specialist in IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology. Her team of experienced medical aestheticians trained extensively in the technologies, have completed more than 15,000 successful treatments. Committed to high levels of personalised service, quality and excellence, Biolite Skin Clinic’s emphasis on safety and results have been accredited and regulated by the Healthcare Commission, UK. What makes the clinic unique and sought after is its range of non-surgical cosmetic
treatments and facial enhancements using well established and safe technologies approved by the FDA. In the slimming clinic, our revolutionary new treatment is causing a wave of excitement with clients seeing a noticeable difference after just one session. Biolite Skin Clinic is in essence a Medpsa that embodies the spirit of ‘feng shui’ to create a world of bliss perfect for healing. – Advertiser’s content
EUROHEALTH SYSTEMS FZ LLC
MOOPEN’S GROUP EYES EXPANSION Role of healthcare consultants pivotal in implementing international guidelines IT IS a well recognised fact that the mainstay of any country is healthy people. To achieve this, the governments strive hard to develop new healthcare facilities and to upgrade the existing ones to international standards. This cannot be achieved by the public sector alone and all over the world the private sector also is contributing its might. There are certain norms and guidelines developed by the international accreditation bodies in planning and designing hospitals to ensure that proper patient care and proper safety of the patients and the professionals are taken care of. To implement these guidelines one needs in-depth knowledge in the field which is developed mainly by experience. The role of healthcare con-
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sultants is pivotal in this context. Eurohealth Systems FZ LLC is the Healthcare Consultancy Company of Dr. Moopen’s Group, UAE. Eurohealth has its offices in the prestigious Dubai Healthcare City and is proud to be one of the first few in DHCC. Dr. Moopen’s Group is the largest private healthcare provider network in the UAE and has major expansion plans in GCC countries and India as announced by its Chairman Dr. Azad Moopen during the Press conference in connection with the 20th anniversary celebrations of the company. The consultants in Eurohealth help the promoters of healthcare facilities to develop the concept and guide them through hassle free steps of implementation taking care of the statutory requirements and by supervising
the project. Planning and implementation of medical equipment and manpower are very important aspects of a healthcare project. All these will be taken care of by the consultants as per a predetermined schedule. The involvement of a consultancy company in the project ensures timely completion of the project which is great saving for the promoter in terms of cost and opportunity. The healthcare sector is poised for a big boom in Middle East, North Africa and India. “At Eurohealth we are very happy to be a part of this development, helping to guide it through ‘proper channels’, says Dr. P. Mohankrishnan, Director Planning, Eurohealth Systems. – Advertiser’s content
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PIONEERING DRUG DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARABIAN GULF MAJOR pharmaceutical companies are increasingly dependent on externally developed products to support dwindling revenues and dry internal drug pipelines. In 2005 approximately 45 per cent in global pharmaceutical sales revenues were attributable to externally sourced products representing revenues of $271 billion. Avicenna Pharma Development FZLLC was founded in early 2007 and is believed to be the first biopharmaceutical company developing novel pharmaceutical products in the Arabian Gulf. Avicenna’s parent company is a
leading provider of drug development services for the international biopharmaceutical industry and a preferred service provider to many of the major companies. Consequently, the small experienced professional team is supported by more than 120 scientists and the back-up of an organisation that has been providing drug development services to the international pharmaceutical and biotechnology for more than 15 years. Development activities begin when Avicenna acquires the development and commercialisation rights to promising late pre-clinical phase drug can-
didates. Over a period of 2-3 years the company aims to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the drug candidate in the first human volunteers. The company’s development activities are performed according to international pharmaceutical industry standards and the results are then licensed to development partners for completion of large scale clinical trials, full regulatory approval, and marketing and sales. The company is building a pipeline of 10 innovative proprietary drugs and has already secured the rights to two promising development candidates that will enter it’s development pipeline in the first quarter of 2008. It is currently negotiating to acquire the rights to a number of promising further drug candidates and finalising plans for a new research & development centre that will be managed on behalf of a financial partner. – Advertiser’s content
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M O O R F I E L D S E Y E H O S P I TA L D U B A I
SPECIALIST EYE CARE IN THE MIDDLE EAST FOR years people from the GCC had to travel abroad for specialist treatment of eye problems. Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the most respected eye hospitals in the world, has been the destination for many. Times have changed – Moorfields Eye Hospital has just opened a branch in Dubai staffed by its own consultant eye surgeons. All have trained at Moorfields in London and are now living in Dubai. Fitted with the latest ophthalmic technology and a chic blend of gentle, diffuse lighting and colourful design, the hospital is the first world-standard specialised eye hospi-
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tal in the UAE. MEHD’s Medical Director and CEO Dr. Chris Canning states: “Our mission is to operate to the highest British and international standards whilst participating in world class research and training the next generation of eye specialists.” Clinical services MEHD uses the latest equipment for treating conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and retinal vein occlusions. The corneal service has a full diagnostic service with the newest wavefront
and ultrahigh frequency ultrasound imaging devices. As a result, MEHD offers the highest quality fully customised corneal refractive surgery available. MEHD’s latest laser system represents the most advanced laser technology platform available today. Glaucoma patients will also benefit from cutting edge technology that enables clinicians to detect glaucoma at a much earlier stage and hence help to minimise the extent of field loss. In addition, a comprehensive cataract surgery service is offered. – Advertiser’s content
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F U T U R E H E A LT H
CORD BLOOD STEM CELLS – A BIOLOGICAL INSURANCE POLICY NOT so long ago, if your child needed a transfusion of stem cells because he or she was suffering from a serious blood disorder or life-threatening medical condition like leukaemia, for instance, the only answer was to take the cells from their bone marrow. Extremely painful and not always successful. Today, it is a different story. Now it is possible for expectant parents to arrange for a sample of their newborn baby’s cord blood to be taken immediately after birth. Your child’s umbilical cord is a tiny miracle, containing just about the
richest source of stem cells in the body. These stem cells are the body’s progenitor or ‘master cells’. They have the potential to multiply and transform into all our other cells and so far have been used successfully in the treatment of blood and immune system disorders. Future Health offers a completely safe, painless and noninvasive cord blood collection process and is the first and oldest HTA (Human Tissue Authority) licensed and MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of the UK Department of Health) accredited private cord blood
stem cell bank in the UK. By choosing us to help with the collection and storage of your baby’s cord blood you can be assured that your baby’s stem cells will be processed according to the strictest UK guidelines and should you ever need the stem cells, they will be immediately available and ready to protect your baby’s future health. For an information pack, simply call our Careline on 04 311 6613 or email info-me@futurehealth.co.uk. Or visit the website at www.futurehealth.co.uk. – Advertiser’s content
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SALEH BIN LAHEJ GROUP - HOSPITALITY DIVISION
COMMITMENT TOWARDS GLOBAL STANDARDS With a portfolio of 11 major international restaurant brands and franchise rights in 13 countries, Hospitality Division is the biggest operator of food-service restaurants in the Middle East SALEH Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division has started its business in the UAE by opening the first Chili’s restaurant in Dubai on 24th May 1997. Now, Hospitality Division is proud of having a portfolio of 11 major international restaurant brands. Hospitality Division has the franchise rights for these brands in 13 countries between the Middle East and south east of Asia which makes Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division the
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biggest operator of food-service restaurants in the Middle East. Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division is committed to serve the best experience to all our guests all the time without compromising the global quality standards.
Best quality The strategy of the Hospitality Division is based on reality basis to match the market demand in compli-
ance with the difference in tastes and purchasing power, keeping in mind the consistency of the highest service standards, the best quality of raw materials and family ambience which adds a warm atmosphere to the guest’s overall experience. The group operates Chili’s, Black Canyon, The Pizza Company, Bread Talk and Swensen’s in Dubai Healthcare City. – Advertiser’s content
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WYETH
LEADING THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER WORLD Wyeth is one of the world’s largest research-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare products companies. We are a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biotechnology products, and non-prescription (“overthe-counter”) medicines that improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Wyeth is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the world. Our biggest asset is our people, with 52,000 employees across the world whose talent, commitment, and experience drive all our efforts. Our product portfolio covers a wide range of therapeutic areas including women’s health care, neuroscience, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, hemophilia, immunology, oncology and Infant formulae. Our key brands include Enbrel(r), Prevenar(r), Effexor(r), Rapamune(r), Premarin(r), Tazocin(r), Tygacil(r), S-26 Gold(r), Promil(r) & Progress(r) Gold. Wyeth has been one of the first companies to operate in the MENA region, when the first office in the region opened in Egypt in 1963. In April 2003, Wyeth established its regional MENA office in Dubai - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, FZ-LLC, located in the Dubai Healthcare City. This comes in recognition of the importance of the Dubai Healthcare City as the location of choice for
healthcare providers and its vision to become the region’s leading centre of excellence for clinical and wellness services, medical Joe Henein education and MD Wyeth MENA research. “We see the DHCC as our home for the foreseeable future and we hope to be an integral part of DHCC achieving its objectives,” says Joe Henein - MD Wyeth MENA. The Dubai office serves as the regional headquarters providing centralised marketing, financial and logistical support to 23 countries in the region, either directly or by working closely with our partners and local distributors. There are 273 Wyeth employees currently working in the MENA region, spanning across 11 operating markets across the MENA region. At Wyeth, our eyes are on the future and our commitment to research and development is clear evidence of that focus, with an investment of more than $3 billion in 2007 to support the research and development of new products. The common values that we share - quality, integrity, respect for people, leadership, and collaboration - allow us to contribute to our overall corporate goal of being recognised as the best pharmaceutical company in the world. - Advertiser’s content
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RMS
ONE-STOP DESTINATION FOR HI-TECH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RECORDERS & Medicare Systems (P) Ltd. (RMS), the leading medical equipment manufacturer from India, is in Dubai for the first time this year at the Arab Health exhibition. RMS has had an interesting history and envisions itself to be a one-stop healthcare destination for hospitals by the year 2010. The story began in 1975 with the company making a polygraph, the success of which led to RMS inventing India’s first EEG machine. RMS’s EEG revolutionised the field of neurology in India and neighbouring countries. With more than 30 years of experience, the company has accumulated domain knowledge in the development and manufacture of medical diagnostic equipment. It has grown through and adapted to different generations of technology (e.g analogue to digital to microprocessors to embedded). The company’s R&D, recognised by Government of India, is now renowned for its knowledge base and adeptness at innovating cutting edge technologies. This depth of understanding enables RMS to completely develop the latest in embedded technologies and integrate hardware and software seamlessly to provide user-friendly integrated medical equipment. Complex algorithms and interpretations are developed on a daily basis to further research and develop healthcare technologies that can improve diagnosis and quality of lives. In terms of taking the products to market, for the company there was never a choice between keeping costs low and producing a high quality product, in the early day itself the company chose an “AND” policy. High quality “AND” High Reliability “AND” lowest cost possible. From its inception RMS focused on making quality healthcare affordable for all. With this mindset RMS’s EEG revolutionised the field of neurology in India and neighbouring countries. For the first time hospitals and clinics from any region or economic standing were able to afford and offer EEG recording facilities adhering to International standards, to their patients. With the success of it’s EEG the same
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R&D team conceived the first Spirometer in India. RMS’s spirometer did to pulmonology what their EEG had earlier done to Neurology in the Sub-continent, the High quality AND low-cost mantra was well received by doctors across the world. RMS’ greatest strength and biggest advantage over its competitors is its people. RMS has on its rolls highly qualified management with technical backgrounds in relevant specialisations. The company has a proven track record in recruiting the best talent available in the industry. High employee retention rates and loyalty of staff at all levels in the organisation speaks volumes about our ability to grow with our people. Empowerment of employees at all levels has fostered a sense of ownership, integrity and pride in the organisation.
RMS has over 200 service engineers and ensures a 24-hour response time to aftersales queries. The team ensures that from the time of installation the equipment always runs to the user’s delight and not mere satisfaction. The extensive customer support service made RMS build a brand that doctors associate with a high degree of trust and dependability. We have now insured that the highest degree of service support that is associated with us over the years is replicated at our worldwide locations, for this very reason a 6month engineering training at our facility in Chandigarh is a pre-requisite for all our sales/engineers. Early last year RMS received CE certification almost the entire range of products and with this we already started operations in 2007 in countries like Turkey, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Tunisia and Nigeria. This year, RMS opened its office in Egypt;
Suman Jolly this office handles the Middle East operations for the time being and by the middle of this year operations are set to begin in Dubai, Greece, Poland, UK, Indonesia. These are exciting times at RMS. The buoyant market conditions has further accelerated the rate of new product innovations. Last year we introduced our bio-chemistry analysers and Blood Cell counter and this mid 2008 should see the release of our new range of X-Ray machines. Backed with a team with over 30 years of experience in XRay technologies combined with over a million man hours of R&D in electronics and digital technologies has enabled us to launch the first X-Ray with a Digital console. Like every other product that RMS launches our X-Ray line too is in line with our high quality and high reliability and low cost way. Broad vision and foresight of the senior management has over the years contributed to create an atmosphere of growth through evolution. Channels of communication are open across all departments / functions. Thus continuous dialogue within the organisation provides timely, relevant and high-quality inputs to the decision-making process. This seamless way of working encourages constant market feedback for strategising new product development and further improving our customer support system. Suman Jolly, the founder, mentioned: “We work hard to constantly improve and evolve internally, this reflects upon our customers as well and only this has helped us build RMS for the organisation it stands today. Our word that our aftersales service is the best is not a tag line we live with but our commitment to our products, for this very reason we ensure that our setup in any country is adequate before our products reach there, our vision today is to be the company next door no matter where you are in the world.” With our extensive knowledge over our host of equipments, modular OTs, X-rays and medical gas pipelines we have become the perfect choice for hospitals looking for a complete turnkey solution. – Advertiser’s content
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MAJESTIC AESTHETIC CLINIC
SAFETY AND PRIVACY IN COSMETIC TREATMENTS MAJESTIC Aesthetic Clinic, located at Dubai Healthcare City, provides cosmetic, surgical and nonsurgical procedures to enhance beauty and slow down the visible effects of ageing. The physician-based medical aesthetic clinic’s main focus in providing treatment is safety and privacy. All treatments are surgeon-performed and the clinic is proud of its safety record. These days, cosmetic treatments and surgery are no longer reserved for the super-rich, nor for women only. If you have the desire to look younger, live and love better, contact us as there are a great number of possibilities. We understand your desire to look as good as you feel. We understand the pressure in today’s society to
look as good as you possibly can, with minimal downtime or lifestyle interruption. Services provided by Majestic Aesthetic Clinic are: Forehead lift, Brow lift, Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Otoplasty, Face lift, Lip Augmentation, Botox, Fillers, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifting, Breast Reduction, Tummy Tuck, Gluteal (buttock)Lift, Thigh Lift, Liposuction/Sculpture, Facial Rejuvenation/Peeling, Laser for hair removal, tattoo removal, skin resurfacing, Congenital Deformities, Burns. – Advertiser’s content
HECKERT ORTHOPAEDIC APPLIANCES CENTRE FZ-LLC
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HECKERT Orthopaedic Appliances Centre is a family owned and operated Dutch company committed to providing the best in prosthetic and orthotic devices. The company is moving to the UAE, as the owner and director Sander Heckert has decided to relocate the company to Dubai. Heckert Orthopaedic Appliances Centre is a supplier of orhopeadic devices that is certified by the Dutch SEMH institute, thereby guaranteeing high-quality service. With 30 years of experience behind it, Heckert Orthopaedic Appliances Centre is recognised and valued by the market for its expertise, professional skill and know-how. Sander Heckert graduated as an Prothetist & Orthotist specialising in the manufacture of orthopaedic appliances. He learned the tricks of the trade at various qualified companies. He and his wife Lenette, who works as a bandagist specialising in phlebology and therapeutic elastic stockings, together form the perfect team. An important aspect of the company’s vision is that only personal attention can lead to personal solutions. Listening to the client has become second nature to us. The company takes all the time necessary for every client. Naturally this benefits the quality of the custom-made end product. The company is also used to collaborate closely with medical specialists in order to achieve optimal results. The company is the official dealer of Bauerfeind, Diortho and Silversplints. – Advertiser’s content
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S E R V I N G B E YO N D B O U N DA R I E S GREAT Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. Working closely with the Institute of Child Health, GOSH pushes the boundaries of paediatric treatment, research and training. In 2005, GOSH opened a regional office, based in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). This has meant that children and their families get better support before and after treatment at GOSH. Emma Orgill is aged 14 and has spent the last 4 years living in the Gulf. A keen sportswoman, Emma was reg-
ularly active and in good health. One year ago Emma suffered a fit and collapsed. She was diagnosed with an operable brain tumour. Following treatment at GOSH, Emma is going from strength to strength. Emma’s father remains in regular contact with the GOSH office, who assist him with everything from appointments and medical reports. GOSH remains committed to the vision of DHCC in providing world class medical treatment in Dubai. In 2008, GOSH will be working with DHCC to provide visiting consultant clinics
DR. SULAIMAN AL HABIB MEDICAL CENTER
M O D E R N H E A LT H C A R E SERVICES
Emma Orgill which will enable families to have their children seen locally by leading paediatricians from GOSH. For further information please contact the Gulf Office on 00 971 4 362 4722. – Advertiser’s content
MAINTAINING good health is something everyone desires. It is a continual process, which is why the healthcare business has assumed great significance and requires special attention. The new modern centre of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, located at Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is a multi-specialty clinic and a fully integrated medical facility that provides the entire spectrum of modern healthcare services that is equipped with state-of-the-art healthcare technology operated by highly qualified international staff. With the best medical practices derived from international standards, the centre aims to become a benchmark for medical treatment in the region. So come and experience a world of expertise and compassionate healthcare at the new Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center. If you would like to know more, kindly contact: Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center at Dubai Healthcare City on Tel: 971 4 429 7777 or visit www.drsulaimanalhabib.com The medical centre accepts insurance from Nextcare, Oman Insurance, Goodhealth and Neuron. – Advertiser’s content
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WEIGHT CARE CLINIC
FOCUS ON DIABETES AND OBESITY AT ARAB HEALTH 2008
Improved diagnostic techniques offer long-term solution to obesity and weight management problems in the Middle East THE Weight Care Clinic, located at Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), will highlight the availability of its revolutionary approach for the successful management of obesity related illnesses during the 2008 Arab Health Summit. The new technique, developed by Dr Naji Torbay, based on his experience with over 22,000 patients in the last 27 years as an Endocrinologist in Lebanon and Venezuela, examines the level of insulin in the blood stream. While Dr Torbay’s clinic and technique is well-known in Lebanon, the Weight Care clinic in Dubai will allow
other GCC residents to benefit from this highly successful method of managing obesity and weight related problems. Dr Torbay conceptualised a new technique, dividing his patients into those with high insulin levels in the blood and those with normal levels. “Excess insulin is known to induce increased appetite and trigger higher fat deposition. There are many techniques to identify whether a patient is insulin resistant but I chose to use a blood test under fasting conditions. Once the results are established, the appropriate treatment is prescribed depending on whether the
STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT
The clinic’s state-of-the-art ultrasound unit offers high resolution 2D/3D/4D images
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SONO-X IMAGING CLINIC
SONO-X IMAGING Clinic is the first radiology clinic in Dubai HealthCare City, says Dr L.M. Pancholia, director and radiologist. The clinic has state-of-the-art ultrasound unit which gives high resolution 2D/3D/4D images. Examinations like obstetric, gynec, abdomen, pelvis, colour Doppler vascular studies of arteries and veins, small parts like thyroid, breast, scrotum/testis, neonatal brain etc. are carried out by the doctor. The clinic has latest 500 MA x-ray unit with fluoroscopy/Image-intensifier and computerised radiography system for all kinds of X-rays including full spine-full leg x-rays. Dr L.M. Pancholia has done MD radi-
patient is gaining weight from carbohydrates or fats,” Dr Torbay adds. The International Obesity Task Force, a London-based think-tank, finds 83 per cent of women obese or overweight in Bahrain, 74 per cent in the UAE, and 75 per cent in Lebanon. Dr Torbay concludes, “These statistics highlight a ticking time bomb for the health of the Middle East population. Without urgent attention, we will potentially see a massive increase in the number of cases of serious diseases.”
ology in1974 from the university of Bombay and visiting fellowship at various prestigious American hospitals like Jefferson Medical college at Philadelphia, Medical College of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Alabama at Birmingham etc. He was head of radiology department at Dr R.N. Cooper Municipal Hospital in Bombay. He is member of American Institute of ultrasound in Medicine and Indian Radiology and Imaging Association. With a combination of experienced radiologist and state-of-the-art equipment, Sono-X Imaging clinic serves the patients with best possible results. – Advertiser’s content
MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF I N N O VAT I O N
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Dräger products protect, support and save human life. Founded in 1889, in 2006 the Group achieved sales of 1,801.3 million euros worldwide and an EBIT of 148.2 million euros. Today, Dräger employs around 10,000 people in more than 40 subsidiaries worldwide and has representation around 190 countries. Integrated solutions The Dräger Medical subsidiary offers products, services and integrated system solutions which accompany the patient throughout the care process – Emergency Care, Perioperative Care, Critical Care or Perinatal Care and Home Mechanical Ventilation. – Advertiser’s content