UAE to build new trauma hospital
A new unit was discussed at a Military Health Conference held on Tuesday, which brought together various stakeholders from government and private sectors in the UAE , and commanding officers from countries such as the US and Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the conference, Mohammed Al Bawardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, said the event had drawn "expertise from across the globe to discuss and exchange knowledge on some of the most important military healthcare issues of our time”. “We live in uncertain times and the requirement to service the health needs of members of the Armed Forces and civilians in affected areas has never been greater,” he said. “Thankfully, technological innovations are assisting in the effective provision of such services in order to save more lives, and the Emirates' Military Health Conference is the perfect platform to learn about such advancements and more.” “Our aim is to built a state-of-the-art trauma centre in the UAE, to be integrat...