Abu Dhabi to Lead Global Initiative on Longevity and Personalized Healthcare

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) is convening international experts in healthcare, research, policy, and technology. The goal is to tackle the challenge of improving not just longevity, but also the overall health of individuals worldwide.

The upcoming Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) will see the launch of a global initiative. This initiative focuses on advancing longevity science and precision medicine, aiming to establish a new benchmark for international cooperation, innovation, and investment in cutting-edge medical technologies.

The initiative seeks to encourage the widespread use of personalized healthcare strategies and to promote research into extending healthy lifespans. This initiative is particularly timely, given that global life expectancy has more than doubled. However, the difference between lifespan and healthspan has also increased, with many individuals experiencing a significant period of poor health due to chronic illnesses.

Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of DoH, emphasized the commitment to providing personalized and preventive health solutions. He highlighted the importance of global collaboration, data-driven approaches, and transformative technologies like AI in shaping the future of healthcare. The vision is to build an intelligent, integrated health system that can be adapted globally while still meeting local needs.