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5/9/25, 2:22 PM In collaboration with Department of Health – Abu Dhabi ADCMC launches ‘Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity’ t…
professionals, while strengthening service continuity across the Emirate, right from pre-hospital
services to diagnostics, and treatment.

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 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

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