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Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, "Mother of the Emirates," President of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the activities of the Sixth International Patient Experience Conference 2024 were launched today in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City as a leading partner and the Abu Dhabi Department of Health as a strategic partner to Along with many health care institutions in the UAE and the region.

This year, the conference will be held under the title "Empathy Creates Change: Where Care Meets Innovation" and will last two days.

On behalf of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Her Excellency Al Reem bint Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, said during the opening speech of the conference: "There is no doubt that the Sixth International Conference on Patient Experience represents one of the good initiatives that provide the opportunity to research and exchange knowledge, experiences, and expertise in the field of patient care." To improve his experience, and thanks to the directives of our wise leadership, the United Arab Emirates was able to provide a role model in the field of human care and to ensure the best levels of care and attention to him in various areas of life, especially the health field."

She added: "We are confident that this conference will constitute a qualitative addition to the efforts made to raise public health standards, especially in the aspect of mental health, in addition to aspects related to motherhood and childhood."

For her part, Her Excellency Noura Al Suwaidi, Secretary General of the General Women's Union, said: "The bright thinking of the UAE's wise leadership and its unlimited support for the health sector has strengthened the UAE's position among the best in the world in highly developed health systems."

Her Excellency added: "The holding of the Sixth International Patient Experience Conference 2024, under the generous patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, "Mother of the Emirates," and under the title "Sympathy Creates Change: Where Care Meets Innovation," comes as confirmation of the care and attention that the health sector in the country has received. Combined with the application of the highest standards of development thanks to its pioneering efforts in supporting the sector with advanced infrastructure and highly qualified trained personnel, based on what it has established as a participatory national work system between various health institutions in the country to provide a global model to be emulated in high readiness, exceptional ability and flexibility in dealing with crises and facing challenges, what has grown A feeling of health security for everyone who lives on this good land."

For his part, Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, Acting CEO of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, said: "It is a great honor for Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City to be present again at this important conference, especially as it discusses issues related to providing innovation and excellence in patient care."

Al Kaabi added: "As one of the largest hospitals in the country, we are committed to providing a patient-centered experience based on empathy with patients, where innovation in care is not limited to technological advancement only, but also includes deep understanding and communication with patients..." And through the dedication of our team Of multidisciplinary experts with their stories in the areas of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's commitment to elevating the patient experience and providing excellence in service and reliable quality of care."