Abu dhabi: PureHealth has marked a significant milestone in the development of Abu Dhabi's first dedicated women's and children's medical city with the groundbreaking ceremony for the SEHA New Corniche Hospital for women and newborns, where construction is already underway.
According to Emirates News Agency, the SEHA New Corniche Hospital will be a core component of the specialised medical city dedicated to women and children's health, which also includes Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Plans are underway to establish a Centre of Excellence in paediatric care, as well as a dedicated rehabilitation facility and a specialised mental health centre for women and children.
The event was attended by Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer of PureHealth, Rashed Saif Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth, Saeed Jeber Al Kuwaiti, Group Chief Executive Officer of SEHA, Asma Ali Al Halaseh, Chief Executive Officer of SEHA Corniche Hospital, along with other senior leaders, reaffirming the emirate's commitment to building world-class healthcare services for mothers, newborns, and children.
Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DoH, stated that Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of women and children, emphasizing the significance of this milestone in empowering families through specialised healthcare. She highlighted that the foundation laid for the SEHA New Corniche Hospital is pivotal in elevating care and reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leading healthcare destination globally.
The medical city will offer a wide range of over 35 paediatric subspecialties, including oncology, transplant medicine, diabetes, allergy and immunology, neurorehabilitation, and behavioural sciences, positioning Abu Dhabi as the Middle East's most advanced integrated destination for women and children's care.
Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer of PureHealth, expressed that this development marks an important step in continuing a legacy that has supported families in Abu Dhabi for nearly five decades. The hospital is designed to meet the needs of mothers and newborns, ensuring family-centered care and strengthening Abu Dhabi's global leadership in healthcare.
Saeed Jaber Al Kuwaiti, Group Chief Executive Officer of SEHA, highlighted that for nearly five decades, Corniche Hospital has been central to family life in Abu Dhabi. The new chapter of the SEHA New Corniche Hospital ensures that mothers and newborns receive the highest level of care in an environment tailored to their needs, reflecting a commitment to excellence in women's and newborns' healthcare.
