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COUNTRY FOCUS : UAE hospitals

the subsequent development of a stronger , more informed , and knowledge founded healthcare system .”
Atif Al Braiki , CEO , Abu Dhabi Health Data Services , the operator of Malaffi , said : “ Reaching this landmark is a truly wonderful achievement for Malaffi . It signifies a key milestone for us that gets us closer to seeing every provider in Abu Dhabi , both public and private being connected . In the last two years , we kept our focus clear on our mission to enable a safe and secure exchange of patient health information to enhance quality healthcare and patient outcomes . We look forward to further successes in 2021 ,” he said . “ Since the launch , we have witnessed significant participation and interest from the medical community , including the Emirate ’ s largest healthcare groups such as SEHA , Mediclinic , Mubadala Health , NMC , VPS and
Patients are thrilled to know that we now have such a system in Abu Dhabi and it reassures them that they are taken care of in the best possible way .
UEMedical . In a survey of Malaffi users , reduction in duplication of laboratory and radiology investigations , as well as prevention of allergic reactions , were noted among the most valuable benefits of Malaffi .”
Al Braiki added that other benefits recognised by the medical community included Malaffi ’ s role in
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