Exploring the Future of Healthcare at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed
Event Overview
In Abu Dhabi, at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended a lecture titled ‘Wellness in the Future: A Holistic Approach to Healthcare’.
Key Speaker
The lecture was delivered by Lucien Engelen, a global healthcare innovation strategist. He discussed the potential to reduce healthcare pressure, increase economic returns, and achieve economic growth.
Challenges in Healthcare
Engelen highlighted the dwindling human interaction in healthcare due to fewer professionals entering the field, likening it to a ‘plumber’s problem’. He noted that traditional healthcare accounts for only 6% of health factors but consumes 90% of the budget.
Innovative Solutions
Engelen proposed adding more ‘health’ rather than ‘healthcare’ and emphasized the role of technology and AI in personalized healthcare. Innovations include self-measurement kiosks and digital pharmacists.
Panel Contributions
The lecture featured contributions from experts like Ahmed Al Khazraji, Laila Al Jassmi, Khawla Hammad, Tina Wadhwa, and James Wilcox.
Broadcast Information
The lecture will be broadcast on UAE’s local TV networks and available on the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed YouTube channel.
Doubts Revealed
Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan -: He is a high-ranking official in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. He is part of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.
Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed -: A ‘Majlis’ is a traditional meeting place in Arab culture where people gather to discuss important topics. Mohamed bin Zayed is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and this Majlis is named after him.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque -: This is a large and beautiful mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE.
Lucien Engelen -: He is an expert in healthcare innovation, which means he works on new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare systems.
Healthcare innovation strategist -: This is someone who plans and develops new ways to improve healthcare using technology and new ideas.
AI -: AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is a type of technology that allows computers to think and learn like humans.
UAE TV -: This refers to television channels in the United Arab Emirates, which is a country in the Middle East.