Healthy nation, happy nation: Meraas Healthcare launched

Dubai-based holding company Meraas has announced the launch of Meraas Healthcare, a new division that aims to leverage Dubai’s medical tourism strategy which aims to attract 500,000 medical tourists to the emirate by 2020.

The holding company said its new division will address the residents’ immediate preventive healthcare needs and encouraging patients to seek treatment locally, rather than travelling abroad.

“Meraas has identified healthcare as a key sector in which it can play a significant role and create a positive impact on economy and society,” said Abdulla Al Habbai, Group Chairman of Meraas.

“Meraas Healthcare will complement the existing healthcare landscape in the UAE and provide services that conform to international healthcare standards. We strongly believe that a healthy society is happy society and through the formation of the new division we aim to make a difference in the community and support a key theme of Dubai Plan 2021 – the people,” he said.

In a media statement, Meraas said its healthcare division will provide up-to-date medical and healthcare solutions that help enhance the holistic wellness of individuals and families alike.

“The new Meraas Healthcare division is committed to delivering world-class medical services to regional and global families,” said Hamad Al Matrooshi, Senior Vice President of Healthcare at Meraas.

“We will focus on the demand drivers of specialties and the most needed medical areas such as orthopaedics, cardiology, paediatrics and family medicine to achieve the goal of happy and healthy nation,” he added.

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