Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), a subsidiary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with maternity and children’s hospitals in Abu Dhabi, launched a campaign dedicated to raise community awareness about public health aspects related to the health of pregnant women and children in the emirate.
The initiative, which is part of the Maternal and Child Health campaign, reflects the visionary leadership’s commitment to continuous progress and providing the best practices and developments that align with the needs of Emirati women.
Through this programme, the centre aims to improve the health of newborns, mothers, and families in Abu Dhabi by enhancing community health and providing a comprehensive and sustainable healthcare system. The centre also seeks to develop supportive programmes and policies and adopt evidence-based preventive approaches by increasing community awareness of the importance of adopting healthy habits for a healthy pregnancy and the significance of regular check-ups during pregnancy for expectant mothers and routine check-ups for children.
In this context, Dr Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the Community Health Sector, stated, The health and quality of life of the mother and child are two aspects that cannot be compromised. Both are positively influenced by early healthcare interventions. Interventions in the prenatal and early childhood stages play a crucial role in outcomes throughout life. Increasing evidence indicates that healthcare and nutritional interventions in early life have a significant impact on women’s health in all stages of life.
