DoH and Cognizant Join Forces to Revolutionise Abu Dhabi’s Digital Health Ecosystem Through Exploring Clinical Insights

18 Oct, 2024:

On the sidelines of GITEX Global Week 2024, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cognizant Technology Solutions Overseas Corporation. The collaboration seeks to leverage AI-powered clinical insights for the betterment of patient care and healthcare delivery and to improve healthcare outcomes for all members of the community.

Reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for innovation in healthcare, the parties seek to collaborate on developing cutting edge solutions based on comprehensive clinical research, advanced technology and data analytics and be seamlessly integrated into healthcare systems to enable tangible benefits for healthcare providers, patients and stakeholders.

In the presence of HE Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the MoU was signed by Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health at DoH and Maged Wassim, Vice President–Middle East Market Head of Cognizant.

Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: “The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) is delighted to join forces with Cognizant on this transformative journey, paving the way for a future driven by healthcare technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI). This step exemplifies DoH’s commitment to pioneering innovation, based on the transformative potential of data-driven clinical insights, that further position Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector as one of the most advanced and intelligent healthcare ecosystems globally. Together with our esteemed partners, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the community through deploying use cases that empower both residents and healthcare providers.”

Maged Wassim, Vice President–Middle East Market Head said: ” Cognizant is honored to be chosen by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi to work together on the goal of enhanced data intelligence and exceptional healthcare services to the citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi. Our collaboration aims to deliver cohort insights and link medical, medications, and diagnostic information to support various use cases, including switch prediction, prescription journey improvements, disease outbreak predictions, and rigorous risk assessments.”

The two parties will explore two AI use cases focusing on, ‘AI-powered information Extraction from Unstructured Clinical Records’ and ‘Medication Intelligent Monitoring’. This collaboration aims to capture a comprehensive view of each patient's medical history, detailing exposure to medications, devices, surgeries, and all medical interactions throughout their healthcare journey in the Emirate. By exploring the analysis of demographic factors through geographic visualisation filtered by age, gender, ethnicity, and medical history, DoH and Cognizant will deliver personalised healthcare solutions. Addressing these critical areas empowers healthcare providers with actionable insights that enhance patient outcomes and create a more personalised healthcare experience.

The Department seek to address capacity gaps within the sector by leveraging data insights to identify and resolve system inefficiencies. By harnessing the power of AI, DoH will improve clinical decision-making, ensuring higher-quality care and advancing patient outcomes. Through similar initiatives, DoH aims to personalise healthcare services to meet the unique needs of each individual, elevating patient satisfaction and reinforcing the Department’s commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare for all residents of Abu Dhabi.

During GITEX 2024 the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) participated under the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion, where they collaborated with key strategic partners within the healthcare ecosystem, showcased cutting-edge healthcare solutions aimed at delivering personalised care and empowering the community to take control of their health.