Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Friday opened the Tenth Emirates Oncology Conference which is being organised by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA).
The three-day sceintific event, continues till 27th November in Abu Dhabi, aims to bring together the most important oncology experts in the UAE, doctors, surgeons and health professionals to exchange expertise on the latest research, technologies and innovations in cancer treatment and care.
It also showcases presentations on the latest research in the field of cancer care, while the participating entities highlight the most advanced treatments, products and services in oncology.
In his keynote address during the conference, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said, ‘’This Emirates Conference demonstrates that the United Arab Emirates is a country that is committed to the promotion of excellent health and advanced medical practice. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan acts on the strong conviction that good health promotes success. He sees the improvement of the health of our people as one of our nation’s highest priorities.
He added, “With the leadership and guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, we have adopted a comprehensive approach to health care in the UAE. Not only do we strive to provide the best care for patients, but we also understand that health promotion and disease prevention are critical initiatives in ensuring the best public health. Regarding the scourge of cancer, we strive to attain the most advanced technologies, to detect the disease as early as possible, to implement the most effective treatments and cures, and to empower all segments of society to support cancer patients and their families. Your conference will certainly make important contributions to those efforts.”
Sheikh Nahyan also indicated that this conference comes at a time of remarkable progress in the struggle to prevent and to treat cancer. Innovations such as nanotechnology, T-cell therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, cancer vaccines, and robotic surgery are helping to prolong lives and energise the fight against this dreaded disease. The pace of change in your field is incredible.
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