Abu Dhabi Hosts First Al Shifaa Summit on Integrative Medicine

The Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine will welcome more than 15,000 visitors, 200 speakers, and 150 exhibitors from 90 countries at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi. This landmark event, scheduled for April 15-17, 2025, is part of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. Healthcare leaders will advance Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) through evidence-based practices and global partnerships.

Healthcare professionals and attendees will explore “Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being” over three engaging days. Dr. Kim Sungchol, Head of the Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Unit at the WHO, will present strategies to integrate TCIM into national healthcare systems. The summit features high-level panel discussions, interactive booths, and cultural demonstrations that highlight a proactive approach to preventive, tailored, and comprehensive care.

Department of Health Abu Dhabi Announces Three-Day Summit Schedule

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The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) has unveiled the complete schedule for the first-ever Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine. Healthcare professionals and experts will gather at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi from April 15-17, 2025. The three-day summit features a packed program that will advance integrative healthcare practices.

Key Speakers and Panel Discussions Revealed

His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, will kick off the summit with a keynote address that shapes the future of integrative medicine. Dr. Kim Sungchol, Head of the Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Unit at the World Health Organization, will share global strategies to integrate TCIM into national healthcare frameworks.

The summit’s agenda showcases seven strategic panel discussions that cover everything in integrative medicine:

• Regulatory Frameworks and Governance
• Evidence-Based Practices
• IM Research and Innovation
• Workforce Development and Education
• Consumer Trust and Awareness
• Benefits of Lifestyle Changes
• History of Traditional Medicine in the UAE

“The panel discussions will create an environment where international experts can exchange knowledge and promote collaboration,” noted a DoH spokesperson. “We want to bridge traditional healing methods with modern medical science through evidence-based practice.”

The summit will feature interactive knowledge exchange booths where industry and academic leaders can showcase the latest advances in integrative medicine approaches. These booths are a great way to get practitioners to share best practices and innovative techniques.

Registration Opens for Healthcare Professionals and Public

Healthcare professionals and the general public can now register for the Al Shifaa Summit. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on April 15-16, with shorter hours (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) on April 17.

The summit’s exhibition hall and live stage sessions welcome visitors with free passes available on the official website. Healthcare professionals can get delegate passes for full access to panel discussions, workshops, and networking events.

The Al Shifaa Summit stands as part of the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week initiative. This reflects the emirate’s steadfast dedication to becoming a global hub for healthcare innovation and collaboration. The summit arranges perfectly with the week’s core themes of “longevity and precision health” and “health system resilience & sustainability”.

Anyone interested in the summit’s agenda and participation details can connect through the official channels on Instagram and LinkedIn.

How Will Al Shifaa Summit Transform Patient Care?

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The Al Shifaa Summit will showcase new ways to improve patient care by combining traditional and modern medical practices. This revolutionary event marks a transformation in healthcare that treats patients as complete individuals rather than just focusing on isolated symptoms.

Canadian Clinic Abu Dhabi Demonstrates Integrative Treatment Models

Canadian Medical Center Abu Dhabi plans to present their successful treatment approach at the summit. They will show how modern technology works together with compassionate care. The clinic delivers “the best in professional medical expertise and technological development” to the Emirates. Their complete health services follow international standards. Their presentation will show how integrative medicine reduces patients’ need to travel abroad for specialized treatments.

“We at the Canadian Medical Center are strongly moving forward in becoming one of the top health services providers in the health industry in UAE,” notes a clinic representative. The clinic’s demonstration area will let visitors see how different treatments come together. This approach tackles physical, psychological, social, preventive, and therapeutic aspects for better health.

Patient-Centered Approaches Take Center Stage

The summit will spotlight patient-centered care through multiple sessions. Healthcare providers will learn how integrative medicine makes patients equal partners in healing. This creates a smooth connection of healthcare resources that adapts to each patient’s conditions and needs.

The summit will look at how integrative healthcare:

• Makes optimal health and prevention its foundation
• Works as a team effort with patients at the center
• Merges care processes across caregivers and institutions
• Welcomes home, family, and community aspects of health

“The ultimate goal of Integrative Health is system-wide transformation,” states a key resource that will be referenced at the summit. This change will create healthcare systems that support patient-centered care and break through traditional barriers.

Healthcare practitioners will learn valuable lessons about creating patient-focused health systems through hands-on experiences and strategic talks at the Al Shifaa Summit. This approach sees a future where integrative medicine becomes “not merely an alternative, but a fundamental pillar” of healthcare delivery. The result will reshape patient experiences in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

Capital Health Abu Dhabi Leads Interactive Knowledge Exchange

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Capital Health Abu Dhabi will lead a unique knowledge exchange program at the upcoming Al Shifaa Summit. The summit creates a groundbreaking platform where healthcare professionals can learn together about integrative medicine. This program shows Capital Health’s dedication to improving healthcare standards in the emirate.

Four Specialized Booths Showcase Latest Advancements

The summit will set up four knowledge exchange booths that focus on key areas of integrative medicine development. These dedicated spaces will cover Workforce and Education, Research, Innovative Solutions, and Consumer and Practitioner Awareness. The organizers say these booths will become collaborative spaces where leaders from industry and academia can share their best practices and showcase advanced developments in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).

“The Knowledge Exchange Booths will feature interactive displays, demonstrations of cutting-edge research, and insights into global TCIM education pathways,” noted a summit representative. These exhibits will also show how integrative medicine connects body, mind, and spirit through an all-encompassing approach to healthcare.

Practitioners Gain Hands-On Experience with Integrative Techniques

Medical professionals at the summit will get to work directly with integrative medicine techniques. They will explore proven complementary therapies like acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, and mind-body techniques.

These interactive demonstrations will:

• Give practical knowledge of integrative approaches
• Show how to combine conventional and complementary methods
• Create networking chances with key people in the field

Research Presentations Highlight Clinical Outcomes

Research presentations during the summit will reveal the clinical results of integrative medicine practices. The focus will be on how these approaches can make treatments more effective while reducing the need for pharmaceutical interventions.

The featured studies will show integrative medicine’s emphasis on preventive care and treating the mechanisms of illness, not just symptoms. The presentations will prove how this approach can boost well-being, add treatment options, and offer budget-friendly healthcare solutions.

The presentations will also show how Capital Health Abu Dhabi uses these proven practices in their screening and diagnostic services, which have received approval from the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Public Health Strategy Incorporates Integrative Medicine

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The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has made Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) a core part of its public health system before the first Al Shifaa Summit. This move recognizes how time-tested traditional practices can work alongside modern medical treatments to deliver better healthcare.

Preventative Care Framework Expands Beyond Conventional Approaches

DoH plans to use safe and proven traditional methods that work with Western conventional medicine to boost personal well-being. The department’s rules cover everything about traditional medicine – from licensing facilities and health professionals to controlling medicine quality.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi shows this preventative approach through its Preventive Medicine Department. The department finds patients who might develop diseases and uses proven methods to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic conditions. This focus on patients matters because lifestyle-related chronic diseases cause most deaths in the UAE.

“Integrative Medicine can be used as an early first therapeutic option, which reduces the need for high-impact, high-cost interventions with potential adverse effects and long-term dependency on conventional medication,” states a key healthcare policy document.

Economic Benefits of Holistic Healthcare Models

Abu Dhabi’s healthcare system gains several economic advantages by combining traditional and conventional medicine:

• TCIM methods strengthen the immune system and fight antimicrobial resistance, which reduces antibiotic use for infections
• Traditional treatments cost less than conventional high-impact procedures
• The approach helps the environment since health systems produce about 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions

This all-encompassing approach fits with Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Development Strategy for 2035 and the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan. PureHealth works with the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority to bring integrative medicine into child healthcare, which creates lasting benefits for future generations.

The Al Shifaa Summit will help advance these combined approaches. Abu Dhabi aims to lead the world in healthcare that brings together traditional wisdom and modern medical science.

Abu Dhabi is poised to become a global hub for integrative medicine excellence through its revolutionary initiatives and mutually beneficial alliances. The Al Shifaa Summit has caught the attention of medical professionals worldwide as a defining event that will reshape healthcare delivery. This premier gathering will advance Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine while encouraging worldwide collaboration among industry leaders.

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi’s detailed approach shows their dedication to blending traditional wisdom with modern medical science. Their evidence-based framework will give patients safe and effective integration of complementary practices into conventional healthcare systems. The economic benefits of this comprehensive model point to an environmentally responsible healthcare future that serves both patients and providers well.

The upcoming summit marks a crucial step in changing global healthcare practices. Medical professionals, researchers, and healthcare organizations will learn valuable lessons from knowledge exchange opportunities, panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations during the three-day event. Abu Dhabi’s vision of creating a resilient, patient-centered healthcare ecosystem seems achievable now, and it promises better health outcomes for future generations.