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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
implementation of key requirements by all stakeholders within the healthcare sector. In such a scenario,
it is also essential to proactively identify and manage strategic risks at the Emirate level, by
understanding their potential impact on healthcare, reinforcing both social and economic stability.”

His Excellency also eemphasised the newly introduced standard’s critical role in enhancing the

healthcare sector’s capacity, and establishing a flexible business continuity management system to
ensure the sustainability of healthcare services, even during emergencies. H.E. Al Nuaimi remarked that
such a system empowers healthcare providers to effectively adapt to evolving challenges and respond
swiftly to a wide range of crisis situations.

H.E.Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH said: “Abu Dhabi has made remarkable strides
in strengthening the readiness of its healthcare ecosystem, ensuring the sustainability and continuity of
its services in times of crisis. Collaboration, joint efforts, and integration between all stakeholders have
played a vital role in achieving the Emirate’s milestones in that regard. Today, Abu Dhabi proudly ranks
among the world’s most innovative and resilient healthcare systems in emergency preparedness and

response. This achievement is no coincidence, but a direct result of our wise leadership’s steadfast
support and guidance in prioritising the community’s health and safety above all. Through coordinated
efforts to drive innovation, harness the latest technologies, and continuously advance infrastructure and

regulatory frameworks, Abu Dhabi continues to set a distinguished global example.”

H.E. added: “We are proud of the collaboration between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the Abu
Dhabi Public Health Centre, and the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre in
launching the Abu Dhabi Business Continuity Standard for Heathcare. This initiative is designed to
further strengthen the readiness of healthcare facilities across the Emirate, ensuring the uninterrupted

delivery of care services, enhancing integration among key stakeholders, unifying response
frameworks, and bolstering operational resilience to enable faster recovery from crisis, all without
compromising the quality of healthcare services.”

The Abu Dhabi Standard for Business Continuity in Healthcare Activities applies to all healthcare

providers, based on the applicability of requirements to their specific operational environments and
service providers. It also encompasses additional requirements for pre-hospital and critical care, as well
as hospitals in general. The focus is primarily on the time taken to deliver relevant healthcare services,
and the hospital’s ability to respond to emergencies, crises, and disasters that may disrupt social
systems.

It also addresses critical incidents and emerging risks impacting the health of community members. In
such instances, coordinated efforts are required to ensure that healthcare providers can respond
effectively and mitigate adverse health outcomes in their facilities and across communities.

Furthermore, the capability of the healthcare sector is determined by several factors such as the

development of hospitals that empower healthcare professionals to deliver medical care focused on

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