The new AI Healthcare Academy will help to build a global AI-trained workforce that is capable of advancing diagnostic and operational efficiency, significantly improving patient care, and streamlining healthcare processes around the world.
Abu Dhabi, UAE /PRNewswire/, May 14, 2024: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the leading AI research-based academic institution located in Abu Dhabi, and Core42, a G42 company offering AI solutions, during Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW). This MoU will launch the global AI Healthcare Academy for the health workforce. The MoU was signed by Dr. Rashed Obaid Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Healthcare Workforce Planning Sector at DoH; Sultan Al Hajji, Vice President of Public Affairs and Alumni Relations at MBZUAI; and Talal Al Kaissi, Executive Vice President, Chief Product, and Global Partnership Officer at Core42.
Reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for healthcare and life sciences, the partnership seeks to establish a framework of collaboration to strengthen the Emirate’s position at the forefront of technology-enabled and data-driven healthcare systems. The new AI Healthcare Academy will help to build a global AI-trained workforce that is capable of advancing diagnostic and operational efficiency, significantly improving patient care, and streamlining healthcare processes around the world.
Sultan Al Hajji, Vice President of Public Affairs and Alumni Relations at MBZUAI, said: “Healthcare is a key research pillar for MBZUAI because we recognize the transformative and life-saving potential of AI across a wide range of diagnostic and treatment areas. In addition to our recent effort in establishing the Institute of Digital Public Health, we are proud to partner with The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in launching the new AI Healthcare Academy. MBZUAI will provide the Academy with our world-class faculty to facilitate AI workshops and training to upskill the healthcare workforce in support of the UAE leadership’s vision to become a global hub for AI and a centre for life sciences.”
Through leveraging advanced technologies and harnessing the power of AI, DoH seeks to upskill the health workforce, enhance local practices, and contribute to broader medical research and treatment modalities worldwide. By embracing AI-driven technologies, healthcare professionals can stay at the forefront of innovation, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange on a global scale.
By collaborating with MBZUAI through its Institute of Digital Public Health, the Academy will encompass ground-breaking research. These efforts will encourage public-private partnerships, foster collaboration to secure ample funding and ensure ongoing sustainability, set the academy for long-term success, and support responsible and impactful innovation.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is a major government initiative from DoH, taking place between May 13 and 15, 2024.
For more information, please visit: https://www.adghw.com/
Also read: Unveiling the Ethical Imperatives: Navigating the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity
Do Follow: CIO News LinkedIn Account | CIO News Facebook | CIO News Youtube | CIO News Twitter
About us:
CIO News is the premier platform dedicated to delivering the latest news, updates, and insights from the CIO industry. As a trusted source in the technology and IT sector, we provide a comprehensive resource for executives and professionals seeking to stay informed and ahead of the curve. With a focus on cutting-edge developments and trends, CIO News serves as your go-to destination for staying abreast of the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and IT. Founded in June 2020, CIO News has rapidly evolved with ambitious growth plans to expand globally, targeting markets in the Middle East & Africa, ASEAN, USA, and the UK.
CIO News is a proprietary of Mercadeo Multiventures Pvt Ltd.
