SWS, UHS: Strategic partnership to support female athlete health

The agreement aims to provide comprehensive medical services and advanced treatment, rehabilitation, and awareness programs that support athletic performance and meet international standards.

Comprehensive medical services and periodic assessments

The agreement establishes a practical framework that ensures comprehensive periodic examinations for female athletes and assesses their readiness to participate in local and international tournaments. It also provides specialised services in various fields, such as cardiology, orthopedics, gynecology, and ophthalmology, contributing to raising the level of physical readiness.

The agreement also includes the provision of licensed medical personnel according to precise schedules that take into account the speed of service and the privacy of patients, in addition to continuously updating treatment plans within clear coordination channels.

Training and awareness initiatives

The cooperation extends to specialised training programs to enhance the competence of medical and technical personnel through basic and advanced life support courses and the renewal of accredited certificates in accordance with international standards.

In addition, the partnership will organise awareness workshops and meetings to instill a culture of prevention and enhance safety both inside and outside the stadiums.

Statement from University Hospital Sharjah

Dr Khalifa Mohammed Ibrahim Al Saman Al Nuaimi, Executive Director and Member of the Board of Trustees of University Hospital Sharjah, emphasised: "This partnership with the Sharjah Women's Sports represents an extension of our role in supporting the health and sports sector in the emirate. We are committed to harnessing our expertise and capabilities to ensure the highest levels of care for female athletes, including periodic checkups, therapeutic care, and medical training programs that contribute to promoting health and safety and achieving optimal athletic performance."

Statement from the Sharjah Women’s Sports

Her Excellency Hanan Al Mahmoud, Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Women's Sports, stated: "This agreement reflects our commitment to the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, who believes in integrating efforts and leveraging the emirate's institutional resources to serve our shared goals. Collaborating with University Hospital provides a comprehensive medical umbrella that meets the needs of female athletes and enhances their safety. It is a direct investment in their achievements and their ability to represent them honorably in various forums."

Building a sustainable and integrated sports health system

The agreement opens up new horizons for institutional cooperation by providing specialised medical services, developing preventative treatment protocols, and building accurate databases that enable the monitoring of health indicators and scientific evaluation of athletic performance.

It also reflects the Foundation's commitment to combining advanced clinical care, continuous training, and spreading a culture of health awareness, transforming this partnership into a fundamental pillar of an integrated sports system that promotes prevention and supports the sustainability of female athletes' achievements.