PureHealth and Cincinnati Children’s: Elevating Pediatric Care in Abu Dhabi
In a significant advancement for pediatric healthcare in the region, PureHealth, in collaboration with its subsidiary, SEHA (the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company), has forged a partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the leading children’s hospital in the United States. This groundbreaking collaboration is formally established through SEHA’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and is set to transform the landscape of pediatric medicine not just in Abu Dhabi, but across the United Arab Emirates.
The formalization of this partnership during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 serves as a landmark event. Distinguished figures, including His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), Her Excellency Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health, alongside key executives such as Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer of PureHealth, and Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer at PureHealth, witnessed the signing ceremony conducted by Saeed Al Kuwaiti, Chief Executive Officer of SEHA, and Oliver Rhine, Chief Strategy Officer of Cincinnati Children’s.
This collaboration symbolizes a shared vision to enhance clinical services, research, and medical training in pediatric care. The focus areas of this partnership include critical specialties such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, and transplant medicine. By harnessing SEHA SKMC’s established clinical infrastructure and Cincinnati Children’s extensive expertise, the initiative is not merely elevating standards of care; it is also fostering a culture rooted in innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori articulated the broader implications of this partnership, stating, “Under the directives of our wise leadership, Abu Dhabi is committed to providing specialized healthcare facilities that deliver world-class services, enabling community members to enjoy long, healthy lives. This is achieved by strengthening cooperative frameworks with major healthcare institutions worldwide.” The collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s exemplifies the deep-rooted relationships Abu Dhabi nurtures with leading global health institutions, underscoring a unified goal of enhancing health outcomes for communities everywhere.
Shaista Asif, in her remarks, highlighted PureHealth’s commitment to facilitating transformative partnerships: “PureHealth is proud to lead partnerships that raise standards and transform lives. This collaboration not only positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of pediatric healthcare in the region but also aims to reduce reliance on overseas treatment, fortify local expertise, and cultivate long-term resilience within our health system. By synergizing the strengths of both institutions, we aspire to place the region in a leading role globally regarding pediatric medicine, fostering innovation and ensuring exceptional outcomes for children and their families.”
The partnership transcends conventional healthcare frameworks by reengineering care models and developing integrated patient pathways, designed to cultivate lasting, system-wide enhancements. Both teams are unified in their approach, adhering to a globally recognized model that prioritizes comprehensive, patient-centered outcomes. As a result, Abu Dhabi is poised to emerge as a vanguard of advanced pediatric healthcare in the Middle East.
Dr. Steve Davis, President and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s, expressed enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, “At Cincinnati Children’s, we have long had the goal of being the leader in improving child health. Our efforts have yielded significant progress in enhancing the health of children both locally in Cincinnati and globally. This partnership with SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City opens new avenues for us to extend our mission, working collaboratively to create a world-class Pediatric Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi that will significantly benefit children both in the UAE and beyond.”
The establishment of a Paediatric Centre of Excellence at SEHA SKMC stands as a cornerstone of PureHealth and SEHA’s broader ambition to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub of healthcare excellence. This state-of-the-art facility is already playing a vital role in providing advanced, specialized care to patients across the UAE and the Middle East, thereby diminishing the necessity for international travel for treatment.
In sum, the partnership between PureHealth and Cincinnati Children’s marks a transformative step in the enhancement of pediatric healthcare across the UAE. As the region scales new heights in medical expertise and innovation, this collaboration represents a pivotal moment in ensuring that future generations receive care that meets the highest standards of quality, compassion, and efficacy.
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