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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
emergency and critical care, efficiently manage emergency calls and coordinate ambulance
deployment. It is also dependent on the efficiency of emergency patient transportation service providers,
multidisciplinary response teams that provide clinical interventions at the incident site, as well as medical
hotlines that offer remote diagnosis and instructions to facilitate certain treatments.

Non-emergency patient transport services for hospital transfers and discharges, along with a range of
other resources, including personnel, skills, equipment, technology, materials, and information, also play
a critical role in emergency and crisis situations. This also includes effective governance, which lays
down the acceptable boundaries for healthcare conduct and practices.

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated the Unified Medical Operations Command
Centre (UMOC), the first of its kind globally. Operated by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, in
collaboration with a number of public and private sector healthcare entities, the Centre is designed to
strengthen cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders. It serves as a central hub for
emergency management, marking a major addition to the Emirate’s healthcare sector and playing a vital

role in safeguarding public health, enhancing emergency preparedness, and strengthening response
capabilities

ADCMC remains steadfast in its efforts to reinforce the Emirate’s adaptability and preparedness to
tackle future challenges through a range of forward-looking studies, research, and plans aimed at

enhancing crisis response capabilities. These include joint drills and exercises with various public and
private sector entities, as well as collaboration with partners to promote cooperation and knowledge
exchange in the field of emergency and disaster management. ADCMC is also committed to developing
infrastructure to ensure rapid and effective response to emergencies, crises, and disasters.

About ADCMC:

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), established under
Law No. 22 of 2019, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to significantly boost
the Emirate’s preparedness for emergencies, crises and disasters.

The Centre has devised plans, strategies and policies for disaster, emergency and crises management.

It carries out studies, field trips, audits and evaluations to ensure that organisations are prepared to face
challenges and recover immediately. The Centre further focusses on improving coordination and
knowledge exchange with relevant authorities and stakeholders. The key objective is to improve Abu
Dhabi’s capabilities to effectively handle crises and emergencies.

Vision:

Reinforcing crisis readiness.

Mission:

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