Arab Health 2024 pioneers the drive for sustainability in healthcare in the Middle East

Arab Health 2024 pioneers the drive for sustainability in healthcare in the Middle East

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has set out healthcare sustainability goals to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050

The Smart Hospital and Interoperability Zone at Arab Health allows visitors to experience the next generation of sustainable healthcare solutions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Smart Hospital and Interoperability Zone at Arab Health 2024 began this morning with a high-level panel discussion on environmental sustainability in Middle Eastern healthcare. This pivotal session brought together industry leaders and experts to explore strategies for integrating sustainability into the region's healthcare systems.

In 2023, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulatory authority for healthcare in the Emirate, set out ambitious healthcare sustainability goals. These objectives aim to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. The initiative aims to establish a clear roadmap for sustainable healthcare progress, fostering alignment across the ecosystem.

During the session, Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer of the National Health Service (NHS) England, emphasised the importance of collaboration with innovative suppliers in advancing sustainability goals: "It is about working hand in hand with innovative suppliers, and embracing the phenomenal MedTech out there. While the new