In collaboration with Monash University, Australia, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) organized a conference on “Health Innovation Accelerators”. The conference was held at the Learning & Development Centre in Sharjah, as part of the UAE Month of Innovation’s events under the slogan “Innovate For Health”.
The conference witnessed the participation of Mr. Saqr Al Hemeiri, Chief Innovation Officer, Learning & Development Centre Director in Sharjah, lecturers in the innovation field, digital health, information technology and artificial technology (AI), in addition to a number of technicians and doctors.
Future Skills in Health Education
Mr. Saqr said: “The conference comes in line with MoHAP’s strategy, which aims at enhancing the culture of innovation in the institutional work environment, developing modern systems for innovation management, promoting and building capabilities in the health innovation field.”
“Also, the conference represents an occasion for showcasing the innovations in fields of the advanced innovative technology, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and virtual hospitals, in addition to discussing the effective innovation elements and the latest innovative technologies, as well as education and healthcare technology platforms and addition of future skills in health education,” Al Hemeiri added.
Artificial Intelligence and Future Hospitals
The Director of Learning & Development Centre further elaborated: “The participants discussed the role of technology and artificial technology in terms of supporting and developing the healthcare, specifically in the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases. The experts showcased Monash University’s experience in the field of virtual hospitals to provide healthcare services that are based on remote patient’s needs.
Two workshops have been organized, on the sidelines of the conference, on the virtual hospitals and application of artificial technology in healthcare.
Worth noting that the activities agenda in the Month of Innovation, organized by the Learning & Development Center, have witnessed the launching of a number of innovative projects, such as Innovation Strategy, Khorfakkan Dentistry Specialized Center, besides three conferences on innovation in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), nursing and health innovation accelerators.
Moreover, the agenda featured Hackathon Contest for Programmers, interactive lectures and workshops on researches and future of medical professions, in addition to innovation exhibition in both healthcare and medical education fields.