DUBAI: Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Dubai will tomorrow host the 7th Emirates Family Medicine Society Congress 2024.
The event will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 22nd to 24th April. Notably, it stands as the premier annual gathering for family medicine within the GCC and the broader Middle East region.
The congress edition for this year will feature key topics such as artificial intelligence in family medicine, metaverse in family medicine, and primary care centers. The event will see notable attendance from leaders of the Dubai Health Authority, the Emirates Genetic Diseases Association, a selection of physicians and officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Middle East, as well as international speakers from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Organised by the Emirates Family Medicine Society under the umbrella of the Emirates Medical Association, and in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority, repr
esented by the presence of Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General (DHA), Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of the Health Regulation Sector (DHA), Dr. Ahmed Al Neaimi, CEO of Corporate Shared Support Services Sector (DHA), Fatima Abbas. CEO of Strategy and Corporate Development Sector (DHA), and Mr. Saleh Al Hashimi, CEO of Dubai Health Insurance Corporation, alongside a selection of doctors and officials, as well as heads of family medicine societies and associations from the Gulf Arab region and the Middle East, and international speakers from the American Academy of Family Physicians, who have been participating in this congress since its previous editions. The congress is also honored by the participation and attendance of Dr. Maryam Matar, the Founder and Chairperson, UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
This year’s edition of the conference will focus on the role of artificial intelligence and metaverse in the healthcare sector in general, and family medicine in particular. This comes in line with the UAE’s dire
ction towards AI and digital medical services, recognising these technologies as cornerstone in advancing and improving healthcare services. The Ministry of Health and Prevention has formulated a comprehensive plan to integrate AI by 100% into medical services, aligning with the core and the goals of the UAE’s AI strategy and the UAE Centennial 2071 vision to transform healthcare services provided for patients.
Prof Dr. Wadeia Mohammed, President of the Emirates Family Medicine Society, expressed pleasure in hosting a distinguished array of personalities, leaders, and experts at the 7th Emirates Family Medicine Society Congress, a significant annual event attracting attendees from across the region and the world to exchange experiences and insights for the future of family medicine, reinforcing best practices in the field. especially since this medical specialty is considered the backbone of the healthcare sector.
Dr. Wadeia added, ‘The topic of artificial intelligence will be prominently featured in this y
ear’s edition of the conference with an aim to highlight the role of these revolutionary technologies in the medical field in general, and family medicine in particular, and to review best practices for their use in a way that benefits patients, enhances their experience, supports healthcare professionals, and enables them to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes for patients.’
Since its inception in 2018, the congress has achieved remarkable success, witnessing a continuous increase in attendance and participation. The aim of the Emirates Family Medicine Society with this congress is to shed light on global advancements in family medicine and the latest methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and innovative technologies in this field.
Source: Emirates News Agency
