In line with UAE Ministry of Health & Preventions celebrations of World Health Day: Beat diabetes
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, represented by Al Baraha Hospital Dubai, recently arranged a one-day "Beyond high glucose" conference with the help of a group of specialized doctors to commemorate 'World Health Day: Beat diabetes' The event highlighted the effect of high blood sugar on all organs of the body, discussed authorities to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases, and adopted continuing medical education (CME) and training in line with the Ministry's objective of establishing the UAE's healthcare system. The conference was held under the auspices of Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary Hospitals Sector, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention in the presence of Ahmed Khadeem, Director, Al Baraha Hospital, and Dr. Najiba Abdulrazzak, Consultant and Head of the Internal Medicine Department, Al Baraha Hospital, and the Congress President.
H.E. Dr. Al Serkal stated that the conference was arranged within the framework of the Ministry's method of promoting healthy way of lives amongst individuals of the UAE to lower the beginning of connected conditions. This matches the UAE National Agenda's objective of consolidating the precautionary element and reducing the portion of individuals with diabetes from to position the UAE among the world's finest countries in regards to quality health care. The Assistant Undersecretary also emphasized that the obligation lies with both the health institutions and the community members.
Dr. Abdulrazzaq highlighted that the conference evaluated scientific advancements in studying the problems of diabetes as well as methods to avoid the onset of the disease and its reliable treatment through numerous conceptualizing sessions and working papers on the most recent medical developments connected to diabetes. In addition, it held academic workshops for nurses to learn ways to handle diabetic clients and manage complications that can eventually influence the functioning of the heart, kidney and other organs, putting more pressure on healthcare services.
