HealthBeats Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week

The climate crisis poses severe threats to human health, yet healthcare systems are major contributors to global emissions. Hear from Stefan Weber, VP Global Policy, Advocacy and Health Equity at AstraZeneca on how can we build resilient and sustainable healthcare to tackle this dual challenge? This episode explores the intersection of climate change, health, and the environmental impact of healthcare delivery.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we dive into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Our guest, a visionary leader from M42, a global tech-enabled health powerhouse, shares invaluable insights and experiences in leveraging AI to drive impactful change and address pressing healthcare challenges.


As a prominent figure in the healthcare technology sphere, our guest has played an instrumental role in propelling M42 to the forefront of innovation, spearheading pioneering initiatives in diagnostics, digital health, and beyond. With a strong focus on fostering public-private partnerships and driving national programs, our guest envisions an AI-powered ecosystem that tackles present and future healthcare challenges.

The operating room sits at the critical intersection
of patient care and hospital economics. Yet these vital spaces face stubborn inefficiencies, data losses, and quality gaps as surgical teams juggle patient needs, cross-team coordination, documentation demands, and ongoing training.

As voice technologies like natural language AI upend
primary care delivery models, the OR represents an immense opportunity for disruption. Voice interfaces purpose-built for the unique operating theater environment could streamline team communication, automate data capture, enhance workflow, and heighten the focus on patient safety and experience.

We sit down with Mr. Abbes Seqquet, President of RAIN Technology Inc to explore the frontier of voice-enabling surgery and how voice AI could transform OR performance. From communication bottlenecks to documentation burdens, we examine the key pain points surgeons and staff face daily and how voice solutions could revolutionise these spaces. We also look at the technical and human factor challenges in developing reliable voice systems for the OR environment.

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Abu Dhabi's commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and dismantling disparities. Join us as we discuss with Dr. Mohamed Alameri, Section Head Studies and Special Projects, from the DoH - Abu Dhabi, the current barriers to inclusive healthcare, and the initiatives aimed at improving access, addressing inequities, and fostering a more inclusive and patient-centred healthcare system. Following Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre being awarded the Global Golisano Award for International Health Leadership in June 2023, we speak to its Director-General to discuss the importance of inclusive healthcare in the UAE and beyond.

Digital health can help make health systems more efficient and sustainable, enabling them to deliver good quality, affordable and equitable care. Advancing innovations in digital healthcare has become a top priority for leaders and pioneers in this field. Through today’s session with CEO & Co-Founder of DHNY, Bunny Ellerin, you’ll learn more about the latest developments in digital healthcare from a highly influential figure. Our guest has extensive experience in entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic settings - spearheading programs and founding prestigious entities that are contributing to the on-going advancements in digital health. Tune in to hear about the key trends and challenges in digital healthcare today and how are innovations in this particular field leading to major shifts in the healthcare sector overall.

We’re all getting older, and increasingly living longer. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2050, the number of people aged over 60 is expected to more than double to 2.1 billion. Extensive research has been conducted to prove that human longevity can be extended with effective strategies and proper interventions. In this episode, we will uncover the secrets behind Ivan Vatchkov’s company Kalibra.ai's and its approach to healthspan optimisation, explore how data-driven insights and cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the way we understand and enhance our longevity. Tune in to hear what you can do today to transform your healthspan as you age in the future.