Dubai: Dubai Health and Johnson and Johnson MedTech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a collaborative framework to advance professional education, drive sustainability initiatives, and support digital innovation in healthcare.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Dr. Hanan Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO and Chief Academic Officer of Dubai Health and Provost of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), and Prosun Niyogi, Vice President and General Manager, Surgery Emerging Markets representing Johnson and Johnson MedTech. The signing was attended by Dr. Tarek Fathey, Chief Clinical Officer at Dubai Health.
The collaboration is structured around three core pillars. The first focuses on professional education and capacity building through tailored training programmes and train-the-trainer initiatives. The second advances sustainable development by expanding recycling programs across selected hospitals. The third supports the implementation of digital ecosystems that enable surgical video capture, secure content sharing, collaborative case planning, and telepresence-enabled remote collaboration and education.
Dr. Hanan Al Suwaidi commented on the partnership, reflecting a commitment to healthcare excellence through purpose-driven partnerships. She emphasized the framework's potential to enhance professional education, promote sustainability, and support digital innovation across their integrated academic health system.
Dr. Tarek Fathey noted the collaboration as a significant milestone in advancing clinical practice across Dubai Health. The integration of advanced digital technologies into surgical environments and clinical education aims to enhance precision in medical decision-making, strengthen multidisciplinary team capabilities, and ultimately contribute to improved patient outcomes.
Prosun Niyogi highlighted Dubai Health's 'Patient First' promise, aligning with Johnson and Johnson MedTech's guiding principles. The partnership is seen as an opportunity to pioneer new models of professional education, advance sustainable healthcare practices, and connect clinicians through digital innovation, all with the goal of improving health for communities across the UAE and beyond.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to driving progress in healthcare through knowledge exchange, innovation, and strategic partnership, ultimately supporting better outcomes for patients and communities.