Abu Dhabi:Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings with key healthcare officials and industry leaders during the Future of Health Summit 2026, held in Abu Dhabi from October 20 to 22. The discussions aimed at exchanging expertise and experiences in areas of mutual interest within the healthcare sector.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Hassan met with Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention, to discuss strengthening healthcare cooperation between Bahrain and the UAE. The focus was on exchanging expertise to develop health services and enhance their efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
In another meeting, Dr. Hassan spoke with Shaikha Salama bint Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Emirates Council for Integrative Medicine. They explored the experiences of Bahrain and the UAE in integrative, complementary, and alternative medicine, discussing recent practices and trends, including evidence-based approaches to healthcare.
The minister also met with Mohit Kumar, founder and CEO of Ultrahuman, to review the company's innovations in modern health technologies, particularly in using data analytics to support preventive and proactive healthcare. Additionally, she engaged with Sergei Zverev, President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), to discuss developments in vaccination and disease prevention programs, as well as leveraging scientific advances in public health.
Dr. Hassan highlighted the importance of these meetings in strengthening communication and exchanging knowledge and expertise with healthcare institutions, focusing on prevention, innovation, and healthcare practices to support the development of Bahrain's healthcare system.