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Effective health plan for all Abu Dhabi has one of the most comprehensive health infrastructure and diagnosis modules in the region ■■ Ishtiaq Ali Mehkri
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healthier city is a predestined goal. Authorities in the UAE are doing their best to not only ensure adequate health facilities, but also upgrade the master plan with an eye on growth statistics. It
is a commitment to society for its collective well-being, and part of its vision to further a culture of reliable excellence in healthcare. From providing a network of health insurers to facilitate screening, testing and diagnosis, Abu Dhabi works with hundreds of concerned health providers to galvanise emergency preparedness, best operation theatres, trauma centres and research facilities. Abu Dhabi’s healthcare statistics also show around 8,500 listed physicians, 1,500 dentists, and minimum of 34,000 health professionals in the private and public sectors. Moreover, a network of 800 pharmacies is
more than enough to cater to a growing population for an emirate that has 60-plus hospitals and 1,400 clinics. Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, as well as cancer, have attained special coverage in its health plan.
While the UAE health market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7 per cent, according to the UAE Healthcare Sector Outlook 2020, the capital is all set to boast a state-of-the-art infrastructure and diagnosis module, which is second to none. — mehkri@khaleejtimes.com
Manzil Healthcare Services
Ventilator therapy closer to home
Manzil Healthcare Services provides high quality, multidisciplinary care based on the latest technology to patients in the comfort of their homes Manzil Healthcare Services, a leading home healthcare provider in the Middle East recently relaunched one of its services, “Ventilator at Home” programme. Previously limited to hospitals, advances in medical technology have made Ventilator therapy possible to use in patients’ own homes. Manzil Healthcare Services provides multiple layers of expertise that are essential for safe and effective home Ventilator therapy in the UAE. Ventilator at Home may be suitable for a range of pathological processes and disorders, including those affecting the central nervous system, neuromuscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. There are numerous benefits to Ventilator at Home, as opposed to traditional in-patient care, notably those that affect a patient’s quality of life, such as family and community integration, familiar surroundings, more independence, and
normal levels of noise and light for increased comfort. Other factors include a reduced risk from hospital-borne infections, substantial cost savings for patients and insurers, and freeing up ICU beds in hospitals for acutely ill patients in need of emergency care. “At Manzil Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for both patients and their families,” says Dr. Sarper Tanli, Group CEO, Manzil Healthcare Services. Manzil Healthcare Services is the Middle East’s first stand-alone internationally accredited home healthcare provider that employs over 340 qualified staff, including licensed nurses, therapists and physicians in
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Northern Emirates. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the organisation also operates in Egypt and Qatar, alongside branches in Al Ain, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. Manzil Healthcare Services recognises the importance of providing the highest quality, multi-disciplinary care based on the latest technology to patients in comfortable and familiar surroundings of their own homes. Its services include skilled nursing, cardiac care, rehabilitation services, diabetic care, mother and baby care, respiratory care, infusion/perfusion, and educational services. As part of a commitment to delivering best-in-class service, Manzil has affiliations with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, and the Joslin Diabetes Centre, one of the world’s largest diabetes research centres. Manzil also has an alliance with Planetree Inc., a not-for-profit organisation that aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered, through an ethos of patient-centered care. For more information, call: 800 MANZIL (800 626 945), e-mail: at info@manzilhealth. ae, or visit www.manzilhealth.com