Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) has teamed up with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) to enhance accessibility to bone marrow transplants for patients in need, providing them with treatment and support via the centre’s dedicated Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant (ADBMT) Program.
Patients referred by the ERC medical committee will receive medical consultations from ADSCC as part of the cooperation. Furthermore, both organizations will collaborate on fundraising campaigns to assist and pay for BMT procedures for patients from low-income backgrounds.
The collaboration intends to offer these vital treatments to patients suffering from autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, blood disorders, and various blood cancers.
The Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant program (ADBMT) at ADSCC, which has been recognized by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi as a Center of Excellence in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, will provide these patients with the best possible care and support during their treatment.
Mohammed Al Fahim, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Support Services Sector at ERC, and Dr. Maysoon Al Karam, the Chief Medical Officer of ADSCC, signed the agreement.
Al Fahim commented that, “The agreement with Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre embodies the vision of the UAE Red Crescent of enhancing humanitarian partnerships with various local sectors, particularly the healthcare sector, which is currently a priority in the authority’s local and international efforts. It reflects the shared goal between both parties of alleviating the suffering of patients, supporting their health needs, and strengthening cooperation to achieve better health outcomes for the Red Crescent’s beneficiaries.
“I would like to express our appreciation for such initiatives that address the health needs of vulnerable groups and commend Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre’s (ADSCC) efforts, and their contributions to advancing treatment and healing. The alignment of visions between the UAE Red Crescent and ADSCC, highlights the importance and potential for strategic partnerships in healthcare,” Al Fahim added.