ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An an outcome of the
Health Leaders Forum (HLF) organised during Abu Dhabi Global
Healthcare Week (ADGHW), the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the
healthcare sector in the Emirate, unveiled a Declaration of
Principles on Bioconvergence, to transform healthcare, improve
human health and well-being. As a first-of-its-kind initiative, the
Declaration outlines global principles covering guidance on
transparency, accountability, and bias mitigation, as well as
research ethics and ethical decision-making in the field of
Bioconvergence.
Bioconvergence has been recognised as the latest technological
trend of the 21st century for the healthcare sector. It
is a transdisciplinary field that merges engineering and life
sciences, and is set to revolutionise the health-tech industry.
Bioconvergence fuses life sciences with a vast number of
technologies from fields such as mathematics, engineering, and
physical and computational sciences.
The Declaration of Principles will witness leading local and
global entities collaborate with DoH including Amazon, Microsoft,
UAE University (UAEU), Mohammad Bin Zayed University for AI
(MBZUAI), Core 42 and Masdar City. Segmented into six strategic
pillars, the principles aim to advance Bioconvergence research and
development, encourage investment in the field to address urgent
healthcare challenges, establish international cooperation
frameworks, prioritise research areas in public health and
personalised medicine, and promote the adoption of advanced
technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
nanomedicine.
Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei,
the Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre at the
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
(DoH): "In the intricacies of Bioconvergence, establishing
fundamental principles is not merely a choice, but a collective
responsibility. These principles serve as a beacon of transparency,
guardians of accountability and shields against any form of bias.
With the ever-evolving intersection of health and technology,
integrity and diligence remain guiding threads for the Department
of Health – Abu Dhabi. Reinforcing
Abu Dhabi's position as a leading destination for innovation in
healthcare, the unique Declaration serves as a testament to the
Department's continued efforts to build a healthier world and shape
the future of healthcare for generations to come."
Moreover, upholding ethical standards and responsible practices
involve raising awareness on the benefits and risks of
Bioconvergence technologies, establishing ethical guidelines, and
ensuring accessibility and affordability for all. Investment in
education and workforce development entails supporting skill
development, integrating Bioconvergence into relevant curricula,
fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting diversity
in the field.
Additionally, fostering collaboration and the exchange of
knowledge among stakeholders, advocating for supportive policies
and regulations, and engaging the community through awareness
campaigns and transparent communication are crucial steps in
advancing Bioconvergence research and innovation while maintaining
community's trust and support. These key pillars will support
accelerating the future of healthcare and life sciences by making
quality health a global priority.
Held 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 is
a major government initiative taking place between 13 and
15 May 2024. ADGHW seeks to
accelerate collaboration, innovation, and investment, and bring
together researchers, policymakers, healthcare specialists,
investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life
science ecosystem.
For more information please
visit: https://www.adghw.com/
About Department of Health – Abu
Dhabi (DoH):
The DoH is the regulatory body of the healthcare sector at the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensures
excellence in healthcare by monitoring the health status of the
population. DoH defines the strategy for the health system,
monitors and analyses the health status of the population and
performance of the system. In addition, DoH shapes the regulatory
framework for the health system, inspects against regulations,
enforce standards, and encourages adoption of world-class best
practices and performance targets by all healthcare service
providers in the Emirate. DoH also drives programmes to increase
awareness and adoption of healthy living standards among the
residents of the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi in addition to regulating scope of services, premiums
and reimbursement rates of the health system.
For further information on DoH,
visit https://www.doh.gov.ae/ and follow on
X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
and YouTube.
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