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5/9/25, 2:22 PM ADCMC launches ‘Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity’ to enhance emergency medical service operations | Web…
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.

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 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

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