A specially-created Mobile Health Centre at the event will offer health assessments, including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, lung capacity and Body Mass Index tests, to those attending the event. The tests, which will be conducted by three renowned clinics located at Dubai Healthcare City, can help spot early warning signs of heart problems and diabetes, which are prevalent in the region.
The tests being offered to delegates all are scientifically and medically supported but are so quick and easy to administer that the entire health check should take only around 15 minutes.
These health checks will be conducted by three eminent clinics located at Dubai Healthcare City: binSina Pharmacy, Health Call, and American Primary Care Clinic.
The initiative reflects Philips focus on health management outside the hospital, empowering patients to take better care of their health. It also highlights the company's commitment to improving patient care at every stage including helping diagnose health problems early to prevent future disease.
Louis Hakim, Vice President Royal Philips Electronics and Chief Executive Officer of Philips Middle East, said: 'We are delighted to be partnering with Dubai Healthcare City in this initiative. With increasingly busy lifestyles, people often feel they do not have time to have a full medical assessment, but our one-stop shop will demonstrate just how simple and quick a health check can be. It is essential to identify any potential problems early to help prevent future burden of disease and that is why we at Philips believe it is vital to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their own health.
On the other hand, Dr. Muhadditha Al-Hashimi Chief Executive Officer of DHCC stressed on the importance of prevention in the region.: 'Dubai Healthcare City's main objective is to improve the level of healthcare services available in the UAE and beyond through increased awareness of preventative care. DHCC partners take prevention seriously as exhibited through this important partnership with Philips which highlights the importance of regular health checks for the early detection of disease.'
The Arab Health exhibition and congress is the region's premier event for the Middle East bringing healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and distributors together with some of the most important and influential decision-makers in the Arab world.
The Health check booth is located in Sheikh Maktoum foyer, CE80.
Dubai Healthcare City and Philips check health of medical professionals during Arab Health 2008
Delegates attending Arab Health 2008 are being offered quick and simple health tests courtesy of Royal Philips Electronics and Arab Health's leading sponsor Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer to help identify risk factors linked to some of the most serious health challenges in the Middle East.
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For further information from Philips Healthcare at the Arab Health Congress 2008 please visit our booth, located at booth hall 3 G20 or please contact:Galia Rizk
PR Manager
Philips Electronics Middle East & Africa
Tel: 971 4 309 51 55
Mobl: +971 50 625 82 03
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a global leader in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions through the brand promise of 'sense and simplicity'. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 128,100 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2006, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, as well as lifestyle solutions for personal wellbeing. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
About Dubai Healthcare City(DHCC
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was conceived with the objective of creating a regional center of excellence for medical services, medical education, and life science research and development in the Middle East. It is the world's first healthcare free zone and was created using a phased approach.
The first phase, which is 4.1 million square feet in size, features a medical cluster comprised of day clinics, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, transplantation centers, hospitals, clinics and a sector for pharmaceutical and equipment suppliers. It is home to the Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC)- Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, the University Teaching Hospital (UH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR).Some of the medical cluster's other renowned partners are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Consultant Phsicians (AUB), Fresenius Medical Care, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, BU Dental, Moorfields Eye Hospital, The City Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Wyeth, Smith & Nephew, Sanofi Aventis, Swiss Academy of Scientific Acupuncture, Yateem Group, Dragger Medical, Alvi Armani, dr. Nicolas & ASP and the German Heart Center.
The second phase will feature a dedicated wellness cluster comprised of wellness centers, nutrition centers, resorts and spas, and sports medicine facilities.
For further information from Dubai Healthcare City at the Arab Health Congress 2008 please visit our booth, located at the main concourse area stand number CE01 or please contact:
Maya El-Hachem
Account Manager
JiWin Public Relations
Exclusive Affiliate of Burson-Marsteller in the Middle East
Direct: +971 4 369 2925
Mobile: +971 50 428 2833
Fax: +971 4 368 8001
Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorSaturday, January 26 - 2008 at 14:12 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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