Global science-led healthcare company GSK and HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Healthy Ageing Programme. This will function across three major pillars: Health Literacy, Prevention and Access.

 

The collaboration with HealthHub Clinics aligns with GSK’s aim to promote healthy ageing in order to improve the quality of life of people and communities within the UAE. As leaders in the healthcare space, GSK and HealthHub Clinics have developed the Healthy Ageing programme to widen access to GSK innovative and quality medicines and vaccines in the UAE.

 

As part of the agreement, GSK and HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim will also work together to ensure the successful launch of the Adult Vaccination Awareness Campaign in the UAE as a means of working towards achieving the healthy ageing and quality of care goals set out in the UAE’s health vision, bringing closer GSK’s ambition to positively impact health of more than 2.5 billion people within the next ten years.

 

Quality of care

Gizem Akalin, PhD, Vice President for GSK Gulf, said: “GSK is strongly committed to enhancing the quality of care in the UAE in order to deter progression of preventable diseases through promoting healthier ageing and achieve better outcomes across all age groups. We are very excited to be working closely with HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim on this crucial initiative in order to address key healthcare areas outlined by the UAE and ensure its people not only have access to much needed treatments, but also live healthier lives.”

 

Dr Haidar Saeed Al Yousuf, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Health, said: “We are determined to enhance our strategies and reach out in a way that provides our existing and prospective patients with access to the best possible healthcare solutions. We have always been focused on encouraging preventive care, and in partnership with GSK, we aim to provide a sustainable approach to healthcare. We look forward to a productive partnership which we are confident will result in novel therapeutic options for patients.” 

 

Furthermore, Dr Al Yousuf said: “As part of the partnership’s scope, awareness initiatives and campaigns will be launched about the importance of vaccination and treatment adherence for acute and chronic conditions, such as asthma and other respiratory conditions.”-- TradeArabia News Service