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5/9/25, 2:21 PM ADCMC launches ‘Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity’ to enhance emergency medical service operations
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.

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His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, reaffirmed the Centre’s unwavering
commitment to advancing the emergency, crisis, and disaster management system, as well as elevating
the resilience and sustainability of the Emirate’s healthcare sector. His Excellency emphasised the need

to establish comprehensive, integrated standards that ensure both essential service continuity and
patient safety under all circumstances. H.E. Al Nuaimi also stated that the initiative aligns with the
Centre’s strategic vision to enhance Abu Dhabi’s preparedness for emergencies and crises, further
solidifying its position as a global leader in this critical domain.

His Excellency further stated: “The health and well-being of the population remain a top priority for the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, aligning with the government’s aim to provide an exceptional quality of life for all
residents and ensure the continuity of essential healthcare services. Achieving this exemplary vision
necessitates strict compliance with the regulatory and legislative frameworks, as well as the effective

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