Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has inked an agreement with Eli Lilly Sussie S.A, a global healthcare leader, and the World Obesity Federation (WOF), a global non-profit organization.
The cooperation intends to address urgent healthcare concerns and create new solutions for obesity prevention and treatment through multisectoral methods, following Abu Dhabi’s healthcare aspirations.
Abu Dhabi will lead a multisectoral effort to successfully address obesity management and prevention throughout the emirate by utilizing the parties’ many areas of expertise. This will solidify Abu Dhabi’s status as a top hub for healthcare innovation.
The cooperative strategy seeks to heal historical divisions that have hindered attempts to combat obesity for many years.
Through this agreement, the Department of Health and Human Services (DoH) and its partners aim to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to manage obesity effectively and calculate its economic burden. This will help to advance knowledge, spur innovation in prevention and treatment strategies, and increase public awareness of the need to treat obesity as a chronic illness.
Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), stated that, “At the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) we are spearheading a new era of proactive health by tackling obesity at its root. The population’s health and longevity remain at the forefront of our priorities, and through our strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly Suisse S.A and the World Obesity Federation (WOF), we aim to empower healthcare professionals, drive innovation in prevention strategies, and foster a culture of health awareness in line with the UAE national strategies. Together, we will build and secure a healthier and vibrant future for generations to come, thus reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for healthcare.”
By utilizing their varied skills to address the issues related to obesity, the parties’ partnership demonstrates their dedication to enhancing the health and welfare of the community. This is a critical step in creating creative and practical plans to fight obesity in the emirate.