11 smart mobile units offer health tests, results in 20 minutes

11 smart mobile units offer health tests, results in 20 minutes

Dubai: Now, medical checks, consultations and health test results can be conducted within 20 minutes — as part of AI (artificial intelligence)-driven early detection and prevention health drive in the UAE. The move comes under the “Itmenan” programme of Emirates Health Services (EHS), which has rolled out 11 Early Detection and Prevention Units (EDPU) in various affiliated clinics. The smart mobile health units, the first-of-their-kind in the Middle East and North Africa, provide tests, consultations, and test results within 20 minutes. Issam Al Zarooni, Acting Executive Director of the Medical Services Sector at EHS, said: “Emirates Health Services aims to drive comprehensive diversification in its various health facilities, providing all kinds of services powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in a bid to automate its range of services." The Itmenan programme is one of the smartest of its kind, he said. “It evaluates the health of community members based on the risk factors for each individual in comprehensive and preventative manner,” said Al Zarooni. “The programme plays a significant part in achieving EHS’ vision to be a leader in health services, in line with its strategic objectives that resonate with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and the