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Gulf Business
14 hours ago
- Health
- Gulf Business
Future of weight loss: Inside Abu Dhabi's latest health programme
Image credit: WAM/ Website The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) have announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind Personalised Weight Management Programme in the region. Combining digital monitoring, a unique reimbursement model, and tailored clinical support, the initiative promotes sustainable weight management and active living. It aims to significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers—ultimately enhancing quality of life and health longevity. Innovative model for long-term health impact The programme is open to eligible Thiqa members aged 18 and above who are clinically identified as overweight or obese. It features an innovative reimbursement model designed to encourage sustained engagement, personal accountability, and continuous participation. Read- 'Our focus is on health—not just weight. This programme supports our vision of an active, health-conscious community by empowering individuals through personalised, science-driven solutions. Weight management requires customised approaches, not a 'one-size-fits-all' model, and this programme ensures that each participant receives the support they need to succeed,' said Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH. Bridging gaps in preventive healthcare 'We know that even modest weight loss and small increases in physical activity can significantly lower the risk of chronic disease. Traditionally, healthcare systems have lacked clear pathways for doctors to support patients in becoming more physically active or in connecting them with relevant services. Our programme addresses this gap by providing structured guidance, personalised activity plans, and continuous monitoring through digital tools and clinical oversight—empowering our community to proactively manage their health and improve their quality of life,' said Dr. Rashid Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADPHC.
Al Etihad
14 hours ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launch Personalised Weight Management Programme, first of its kind in Middle East
20 June 2025 11:29 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) have launched a new Personalised Weight Management Programme, integrating digital monitoring, a unique reimbursement model, and tailored clinical programme, which is the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East, promotes sustainable weight management and active living to significantly reduce the risks of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, ultimately enhancing overall quality of life and health to eligible Thiqa members aged 18 and above who are clinically identified as overweight or obese, the programme features an innovative reimbursement model designed to encourage sustained engagement, accountability, and continuous active Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, said: 'Our focus is on health – not just weight. This programme supports our vision for an active, health-conscious community, empowering individuals through personalised and science-driven solutions. Weight management requires tailored solutions, not a one-size-fits-all approach, and this programme ensures each participant receives precisely what they need to succeed.'The programme provides eligible individuals with a comprehensive, personalised 360-degree health plan that includes early screening, behavioural health support, clinical interventions if medically indicated, and ongoing long-term support to ensure sustainable plans could include early screening with initial health assessments, including BMI checks and metabolic evaluations, to proactively identify risks. The programme begins with personalised behavioural and lifestyle support, featuring an initial 16-week plan, extendable beyond a year, to offer tailored behavioural, lifestyle, and medical support based on each participant's includes individual coaching, nutritional and physical activity guidance, and regular follow-ups, with progress tracked via the Sahatna digital health app, clinical interventions (if medically indicated) with access to medications, under medical supervision ensuring safe and effective care and long-term support with structured follow-up plans with ongoing nutritional guidance, regular monitoring of health indicators and activity, and clear, medically supervised strategies for safely transitioning individuals off clinical treatments to maintain sustainable Dhabi's Sahatna app serves as the dedicated digital health platform, empowering participants, in collaboration with healthcare professionals, to track comprehensive health indicators beyond weight, including physical activity, heart health, sleep, and stress levels, to foster lasting positive Rashid Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADPHC, said: 'We know that even moderate weight loss and modest increases in physical activity significantly lower chronic disease risk. Traditionally, healthcare systems have lacked clear pathways for doctors to support patients in becoming physically active or to effectively link them with supportive services. Our programme directly addresses this gap by providing structured guidance, personalised activity plans, and continuous monitoring support through digital tools and clinical oversight - empowering our community to proactively manage their health and enhance their quality of life.'Eligible Thiqa members can begin their journey by booking an initial consultation at their local primary care centre, where a dedicated healthcare provider will guide them through every step of their personalised health plan. All participants, irrespective of past experiences or challenges, are encouraged to take this important first step toward improved weight management and long-term health. This initiative underscores Abu Dhabi's ongoing commitment to personalised, preventive health solutions that improve individual wellbeing and community health.
Zawya
15 hours ago
- Health
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi launches unique personalised weight management programme to reduce chronic disease
ABU DHABI - The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind in the region, Personalised Weight Management Programme. Integrating digital monitoring, a unique reimbursement model and tailored clinical support, this initiative promotes sustainable weight management and active living to significantly reduce the risks of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and ultimately, enhancing overall quality of life and health longevity. Open to eligible Thiqa members aged 18 and above who are clinically identified as overweight or obese, the programme features an innovative reimbursement model designed to encourage sustained engagement, accountability, and continuous active participation. Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, said, 'Our focus is on health – not just weight. This programme supports our vision for an active, health-conscious community, empowering individuals through personalised and science-driven solutions. Weight management requires tailored solutions, not a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, and this programme ensures each participant receives precisely what they need to succeed.' Dr. Rashid Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADPHC, stated, 'We know that even moderate weight loss and modest increases in physical activity significantly lower chronic disease risk. Traditionally, healthcare systems have lacked clear pathways for doctors to support patients in becoming physically active or to effectively link them with supportive services. Our programme directly addresses this gap by providing structured guidance, personalised activity plans, and continuous monitoring support through digital tools and clinical oversight - empowering our community to proactively manage their health and enhance their quality of life.'
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
DoH, ADPHC launch Personalised Weight Management Programme, first of its kind in Middle East
19 June 2025 21:08 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) have launched a new Personalised Weight Management Programme, integrating digital monitoring, a unique reimbursement model, and tailored clinical programme, which is the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East, promotes sustainable weight management and active living to significantly reduce the risks of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, ultimately enhancing overall quality of life and health to eligible Thiqa members aged 18 and above who are clinically identified as overweight or obese, the programme features an innovative reimbursement model designed to encourage sustained engagement, accountability, and continuous active Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, said: 'Our focus is on health – not just weight. This programme supports our vision for an active, health-conscious community, empowering individuals through personalised and science-driven solutions. Weight management requires tailored solutions, not a one-size-fits-all approach, and this programme ensures each participant receives precisely what they need to succeed.'The programme provides eligible individuals with a comprehensive, personalised 360-degree health plan that includes early screening, behavioural health support, clinical interventions if medically indicated, and ongoing long-term support to ensure sustainable plans could include early screening with initial health assessments, including BMI checks and metabolic evaluations, to proactively identify risks. The programme begins with personalised behavioural and lifestyle support, featuring an initial 16-week plan, extendable beyond a year, to offer tailored behavioural, lifestyle, and medical support based on each participant's includes individual coaching, nutritional and physical activity guidance, and regular follow-ups, with progress tracked via the Sahatna digital health app, clinical interventions (if medically indicated) with access to medications, under medical supervision ensuring safe and effective care and long-term support with structured follow-up plans with ongoing nutritional guidance, regular monitoring of health indicators and activity, and clear, medically supervised strategies for safely transitioning individuals off clinical treatments to maintain sustainable Dhabi's Sahatna app serves as the dedicated digital health platform, empowering participants, in collaboration with healthcare professionals, to track comprehensive health indicators beyond weight, including physical activity, heart health, sleep, and stress levels, to foster lasting positive Rashid Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADPHC, said: 'We know that even moderate weight loss and modest increases in physical activity significantly lower chronic disease risk. Traditionally, healthcare systems have lacked clear pathways for doctors to support patients in becoming physically active or to effectively link them with supportive services. Our programme directly addresses this gap by providing structured guidance, personalised activity plans, and continuous monitoring support through digital tools and clinical oversight - empowering our community to proactively manage their health and enhance their quality of life.'Eligible Thiqa members can begin their journey by booking an initial consultation at their local primary care centre, where a dedicated healthcare provider will guide them through every step of their personalised health plan. All participants, irrespective of past experiences or challenges, are encouraged to take this important first step toward improved weight management and long-term health. This initiative underscores Abu Dhabi's ongoing commitment to personalised, preventive health solutions that improve individual well-being and community health. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
27-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi: 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion draws global experts to shape future of public health
27 May 2025 11:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)As the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion concluded in Abu Dhabi, the emirate not only made history as the first Middle Eastern host but also set a powerful new agenda for the future of global public health. Over four transformative days, more than 2,000 experts, leaders, and changemakers from over 100 countries convened to co-create solutions for planetary health and by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), and supported by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the conference delivered a suite of tangible global outcomes: 15 policy recommendations, 10 long-term strategic partnerships, and 385 expert-led sessions – all converging around the unifying theme of Settings for Planetary Health and Well-being. Discussions emphasised a paradigm shift from healthcare to holistic health creation, grounded in equity, climate resilience, and systems the most consequential outputs of IUHPE 2025 were policy recommendations that address some of the most pressing public health imperatives of the 21st century. These included Reframing Digital Health: From Tech-First to People-First: While digital health is revolutionising care delivery, the conference emphasised that technology must be an enabler – not a called for a collaborative, inclusive approach that ensures digital tools address the needs of all population segments, particularly the most vulnerable. The goal: enhance accessibility and affordability without displacing traditional care models. It's not about replacing doctors with devices – it's about using innovation to bring care closer to other recommendations comprised Designing Cooler, Smarter Cities for a Heating Planet: As extreme heat events grow more frequent, delegates endorsed nature-based and tech-powered urban design solutions. A call to action emerged for the adoption of reflective, porous, and green surfaces as the new global standard. These smart surfaces—combined with solar PV and urban forestry – offer cost-effective, climate-resilient solutions that make cities cooler, healthier, and more Health as a Right, Not a Privilege: A powerful outcome from IUHPE 2025 was the recognition that mental health must be treated as a systemic right. The policy roadmap urges countries to embed mental well-being into education, urban planning, and primary healthcare. Co-creation with youth and vulnerable groups through digital engagement and participatory design was highlighted as key to culturally relevant solutions. Cross-border investment in AI-powered tools and digital equity will also support global mental health Preparedness: With pandemics, climate shocks, and conflicts increasingly straining health systems, the conference put forward robust recommendations for emergency preparedness. These include boosting healthcare surge capacity, deploying mobile health units, and building community-based response programs. Importantly, mental health support and real-time surveillance must be integrated into all emergency protocols to ensure holistic From Healthcare to Health: A Systems Shift: the conference encouraged a decisive move away from reactive care to proactive health creation. Delegates advocated for a systems-thinking approach – one that zooms out to examine the social, environmental, and economic determinants of health. This shift redefines how we invest in well-being: not by managing illness, but by designing environments, policies, and services that create health Excellency Dr Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: 'IUHPE 2025 has shown us that real progress in public health is only possible when we act together—across sectors, systems, and borders.'This conference reinforced a collective commitment to turn ideas into action and to embed health promotion as a shared responsibility across all settings and communities.'Echoing this sentiment, Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the Community Health Sector at ADPHC, emphasised the importance of shared responsibility and cross-sector synergy.'Health must be a fundamental right embedded into the environments we inhabit and the systems we design. We are no longer reacting—we are redesigning health itself.'Reflecting the UAE's commitment to collaborative action, eight strategic agreements were signed between ADPHC and global health leaders including Boehringer Ingelheim, Organon, Emirates Cancer Society, Gilead Sciences, AstraZeneca, Novartis, IHLAD, Ma'an , MSD and Roche. These partnerships span key areas such as non-communicable disease prevention, women's health, early screenings, and community wellness—laying the foundation for sustained localised impact and regional leadership in proactive Tu'itahi, President of IUHPE, said: 'Abu Dhabi has redefined what global collaboration in health promotion looks like. The vision and collective resolve witnessed here will reverberate far beyond this conference.' The conference emphasised that health promotion must extend beyond hospitals to every setting where people live, learn, work, and play.
