Council discusses key initiatives, projects

ABU DHABI: Chaired by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the Ministerial Development Council discussed the introduction of the National Manual for Measurement of Research and Development (R&D) Expenditures in government sector.

During the meeting, held on Sunday at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, the council discussed the manual that provides guidance on the measurement of financial and

human resources for research and experimental development performed in the Government sector.

The council also discussed the empowerment of people of determination during emergencies and crises.

This includes identifying and eliminating challenges and barriers created or accompanied by crises and emergency situations.

The step seeks to provide adequate accessibility to all types of services and facilities, in addition to improve research and data to monitor, evaluate and strengthen systems to include people of determination.

KNOWLEDGE-SHARING: Mubadala Health’s Amana Healthcare, Healthpoint and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will be sharing on Monday their expertise at Arab Health’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference, to be held as a hybrid physical/digital event at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Mubadala Health CEO Hasan Jasem Al Nowais said that this knowledge-sharing and collaboration between the three Mubadala Health facilities is a reflection of their collaboration in the real-world care seting, where they cooperate on treating patients who need specialised rehabilitation ater strokes, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, accidents, surgeries and other life-changing events.

He explained, “We are commited to offering the complete continuum of world-class care in Abu Dhabi. We believe this coordinated approach and resulting seamless patient journey are hugely beneficial for patients, improving their overall experience and outcomes.”

This is only the second edition of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference, and this year it will be chaired by Amana Healthcare’s Dr. Khalid Anwar, a consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and co-chaired by Healthpoint’s Dr. Abdulla Al Rahoomi, a consultant in Sports Medicine as well as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.