SEHA, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partner to drive medical research and education in UAE

ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2022 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to facilitate enhanced international collaboration and further propel the quality of medical education, research, and patient experience in the UAE.

Speaking about the alliance, Dr. Ghanem Al Hassani, Group Education Director at SEHA, said, “We are delighted to have entered into an agreement with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that is certain to promote the mutual exchange of the latest knowledge and experiences to further enhance the level of healthcare within Abu Dhabi and beyond. We strongly believe that in healthcare, there can be no silos and international collaborations such as these are critical in propelling both the quality and access to healthcare across the world. This partnership stands to mutually benefit the growth and development of our medical staff and thereby help us in further optimising the patient experience here at SEHA. We look forward to this collaboration and its positive outcomes for the community that we serve.”

Under the terms of the MoU, SEHA and CHOP will work together to provide developmental and educational activities for healthcare professionals to achieve better care and patient outcomes; support and facilitate residency, fellowship, and internship programmes; enhance research studies and exchange of trials; co-host and organise medical and non-medical educational events and conferences; work to enhance patient experience and services; and explore further opportunities of collaboration in other areas that foster cooperation in educational, research, clinical programmes, and quality improvements projects.

“The exchange of quality professional education, expert medical care, and innovative research are hallmarks of CHOP’s institutional mission and also key elements to this collaboration with SEHA,” said Ruth Frey, MSN, CPNP, Vice President of Global Strategy and Business Development at CHOP. “CHOP is honoured to enter into this international partnership, and we look forward to watching its long-term benefits come to fruition.”