UAE residents are using technology to take control of their health, says Philips Health Trends Research

UAE residents are using technology to take control of their health, says Philips Health Trends Research

There is an overwhelming acceptance of digital health technologies in the UAE, with 95 per cent of respondents believing that technology can play an important role in managing their health more efficiently

Published: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 12:32 PM

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today released its first Health Trends Research United Arab Emirates (UAE) findings, shedding light on the state of local healthcare. Philips commissioned Censuswide, an independent market research consultancy, to conduct the study aimed to equip healthcare providers with insights into current health trends and public perceptions of healthcare in the UAE, enabling them to adapt to these shifts in demand to address immediate priorities and future needs.

“At Philips, we believe that the study validates that the UAE is well-positioned to transition its healthcare approach from sick care, which has historically been the norm, to value-based healthcare. This transformation begins with a greater emphasis on proactive preventive measures, supported by advanced technology that enables improved health outcomes at every stage of care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care,” says Marc Antoine Zora, general manager and district leader, Gulf & Levant, Philips Middle East.

“While residents perceive themselves to generally be in good health,