Emergency Medicine and Trauma Conference Concludes in Dubai
Dubai recently witnessed the conclusion of the third international conference on “Advances in Emergency medicine and Trauma,” organised in collaboration between the Dubai health Authority (DHA) and the Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine. Hosted by Fakeeh University Hospital, bringing together a large gathering of scientists, doctors, and emergency medicine specialists from both within the UAE and abroad.
The conference commenced with a speech by His Excellency Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, in which he highlighted the paramount importance of emergency medicine, its foundational role in the healthcare system, and the pressing need for its continuous development, particularly in light of the rapid changes shaping the global healthcare landscape in this field.
His Excellency emphasises that emergency and trauma medicine holds a distinct position within healthcare institutions, representing a top priority in the DHA’s strategy. He stated that DHA consistently aims to elevate the quality of emergency systems and protocols in medical facilities, supports hospitals and specialist centres, and encourages them to modernise their facilities, equipment, and technology. DHA also fosters the utilisation of the vast expertise and medical talent present in the healthcare sector, particularly in this specialised field.