The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Through this strategic partnership, the parties aim to further solidify health data governance, elevate healthcare services, and enhance patient outcomes in the Emirate by leveraging Accenture’s advanced data and AI solutions and global expertise.
DoH and Accenture seek to harness the power of technology and cutting-edge innovations to drive significant advancements in the healthcare sector, with an emphasis on Data Governance Execution, Health AI Use Case Advisory, and Health Data Infrastructure, further reinforcing DoH’s commitment to building a resilient and innovative sector that is increasingly data-driven and technologically advanced.
In the presence of Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the MoU was signed by Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health at DoH, and Nadya Abdulla Kamali,
UAE Country Managing Director of Accenture.
Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said, ‘The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) is delighted to be working alongside our esteemed partners at Accenture. This partnership marks a significant step in our journey towards elevating the sector’s digital healthcare outcomes in Abu Dhabi. Through leveraging advanced data analytics and AI, we are committed to delivering personalised and efficient care to our community members. Together with Accenture, we aim to optimise resource allocation and empower healthcare professionals and providers to enhance their processes, ensuring our healthcare ecosystem remains agile, innovative, and prepared for future challenges. This collaboration underscores our commitment to developing a future-ready ecosystem that prioritises patient outcomes and employs predictive analytics for early intervention, further solidifying the Emirate’s position as a leading healthcare
destination globally.’
Through this collaboration, the two parties seek to further develop a sustainable, technology-enabled healthcare ecosystem focused on improving the long-term well-being of community members across the Emirate. DoH and Accenture will work hand in hand to implement robust data governance policies and processes that ensure effective data management and monitoring, adhering to the highest quality standards across the sector.
Furthermore, the parties will apply advanced tools for data standardisation, facilitating the seamless exchange of health information among healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes and operational effectiveness. This includes the development of personalised digital health platforms designed to enhance patient engagement and access to care, creating ‘A Healthier Abu Dhabi’ by encouraging care excellence through the integration of science, technology, and operational best practices to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of the healthcare sector.
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lla Kamali, UAE Country Managing Director at Accenture, added, ‘At Accenture, we are committed to supporting the UAE’s vision in building a world-class, technology-driven healthcare system. By combining our global healthcare expertise in both advanced Data and AI capabilities and patient experience, we can help the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi achieve its goal of creating a more efficient, patient-centric, and sustainable healthcare ecosystem. Our focus on innovation ensures that we are not only more responsive but also proactive in meeting the evolving needs of community members, delivering long-term value and improved well-being for all residents in the UAE.’
Source: Emirates News Agency