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to cancer care, cardiology, neurology and mental health, among other specialities. The hospital will feature high-end medical equipment and will be led by a team of highly qualified and experienced
professionals.The first-of-its-kind facility in the region offering super- speciality and multi-spectrum paediatric care, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital is located in the premises of Al Wasl Hospital. Sprawling over 98,000 sqm, the 200-bed hospital will provide the entire range of children’s healthcare services including oncology care, nephrology, cardiac care, neo-natal care, among others. Below, His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the DHA offers an insight into the first hospital in the region to provide a full spectrum of paediatric care:
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is Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the establishment of the 200-bed Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, a visionary initiative to offer specialised healthcare services to children in the UAE and the region. Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital is envisaged to offer the full spectrum of care for children – from newborns to 16-year-olds – and will have several centres of excellence dedicated
Q&A
Q: Is the Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital the first in the region to offer a full spectrum of paediatric care? A: Yes, that’s correct. Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital is a unique gift of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to the children of the UAE. The hospital underlines the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed to provide the highest standards of care to children, covering all relevant specialities. The hospital will cover all spectrums of paediatric care and will have centres of excellence for cancer care, cardiology, neurology and mental health, among other specialities. The key differentiating factors of the hospital, in addition to its specialities, will be its warm and welcoming environment. As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed himself observed, this will be a place where children will be happy – where there will be all facilities for their well-being in a family- oriented environment.
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with His excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the DHA
Q: The design of the hospital has won several awards; what are the unique features of the hospital in terms of its design? A: The design of the hospital has won two awards – the Future Projects – Health Award at World Architecture Festival in Barcelona 2009 and the Hospital Build Award 2011 for Best Sustainable Hospital Project. Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital is developed to the highest environmental standards to accelerate healing: The hospital is designed and developed
Q: Why is Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital billed to become a referral point in paediatric care in the Gulf region? A: There are many reasons: Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital will be a strong testament to the thought- leadership of Dubai in the healthcare sector Our mission is to provide the best in class medical practices for children, right here in Dubai This will add to the convenience of the
our mission is to provide the best in class medical practices for children in Dubai
to the highest international standards, with a focus on the environment Through the design elements and natural gardens, we aim to accelerate the healing process. The hospital draws on natural light, greenery, energy-saving techniques and a rooftop garden to create a pleasant environment.
parents, who sometimes are forced to travel abroad for critical care for their kids The hospital will be equipped with the most modern facilities and advanced healthcare infrastructure It will be managed by experienced healthcare professionals from across the world.
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