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Press Release

In collaboration with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi

ADCMC launches ‘Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business

Continuity’ to enhance emergency medical service operations

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2025:

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in
collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), officially launched the ‘Abu

Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity’ during the Annual Business Continuity and

Alternative National Service Forum – Murona, held at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

The initiative is a key progress of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a global leader
in the implementation of business continuity practices. It lays down a comprehensive and detailed

framework aimed at strengthening the business continuity management system for healthcare

services across the Emirate. The benchmark will also help Supporting healthcare sector resilience
by minimising the impact of disruptions, and safeguarding patient safety while facilitating

seamless and uninterrupted service delivery. Furthermore, it ensures the availability of essential
healthcare services at all times, as well as full compliance with regulatory and legislative

requirements.

The standard is tailored to ensure the continuity of healthcare and emergency medical service

operations across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, fostering an integrated, patient-centric care system.

It primarily focuses on driving timely and uninterrupted response to critical emergencies through
the seamless coordination of resources and expertise. In addition, it aims to minimise service

disruptions stemming from emergencies, crises, and disasters. This is essential to enhance the
safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals, while strengthening

service continuity across the Emirate, right from pre-hospital services to diagnostics, and
treatment.