Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Health Authority, and on behalf of H.E. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development and the Acting Minister of Health, Dr. Salem Al Darmaki, Under Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Health, opened the 2nd Arab Neonatal Congress under the slogan "Brighter and Better tomorrow" organized by the award and supported by the Ministry of Health and Dubai Health Authority at JW Marriott Marquis from 7 until March 9.

 

At the beginning of the conference, Dr. Salem Al Darmaki, Dr. Ahmed Al-Hashemi, a member of the Board of Trustees of HMA, and Mr. Abdullah Bin Souqat,  Executive Director, inaugurated the accompanied exhibition in which 20 companies are participating by showing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technological methods used in that important specialization.

 

After listening to verses from the holy Quran, Dr. Khalid Al-Atawi, President of the conference, delivered a speech in which he thanked H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his unlimited support to the UAE health sector and thanked H.E. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Acting UAE Minister of Health, the Award and DHA for their support.

 

 

 

In his speech, Dr. Khaled Al Atawi said: "Nearly since 40 years the care of neonatal babies and especially the preterm ones has begun worldwide to stress the interest on this branch. With the social and economic development of the urban world an increase in the number of the premature babies has been remarkably noticed. An attention has been focused on thepathogenesis and development of the diseases which have grown along with the knowledge of the premature babies and physiology more and more. Such diseases have required for their remedies new supplies the most important of which have been the ventilator management along with its multiple ports and its special medications so that we would perform the intensive care for what was called for the past years as a "preterm baby" weighing not more than 500 grams. We, thanks to Allah, endeavor for guaranteeing his ideal development and growth till he is discharged from our hospitals in good health".

 

 

 

 

 

"We should not forget the diseases of the maturely born males and females. Such diseases have generated and developed after the increased care for the pregnant mother, including her management for diabetes and high blood pressure. At this point, the social, urban and economic progress has made the natal care physician focus on the treatment of the disturbances arising out of the mentioned diseases and the avoidance thereof", he added.

 

"Our care for our preterm and neo-natal babies is based on keeping pace with the scientific research results in the leading centers in such field, constant communication with the seniors of such centers and working in diligent steps on simulating the technical methods followed in the countries which are interested in the health of their people and children. Such communities undertake their mission of development, building and maintenance of the main element of life which is the health of the mind, body and soul", he said.

Then, Dr. Al Atawi called Dr. Salem Al Darmaki to go up the podium to appreciate the figure of this year, Dr. Saad Al Saadi, the pioneer of the Neonatology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in appreciation of his efforts for more than 28 years ago.

 

Then, Dr. Salim Al Darmaki delivered the speech of H.E. Abdul Rahman Al Ewais in which he said: "The present Congress, which is held for the second year in a row in the United Arab Emirates under the organization of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, is of great importance; being one of the largest Arab gatherings of such field in the Arab world. It includes a selected group of the most famous scientists of the preterm medicine who would provide us with the latest developments in the newborn world and all modern methods of treatment".

 

 

 

 

 

"The process of development and modernization by the United Arab Emirates has made a great impact on establishing the bases of the medical research at the state level, enriching the scientific advancement and carefully keeping pace with the scientific development in all fields. This, in turn, has led our community to be open to the humanities and world cultures, which has arisen out of the faith of our wise leadership presided by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President (may Allah protect him), his brother, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and their brothers, HH Members of the Federal Supreme Council", he added.

 

"Health services are no longer confined to certain areas; however, they mainly depend on the scientific progress, research methodology, proofs and evidence and the human experiences of the scientists, researchers, doctors and specialized technical cadres. Therefore, the United Arab Emirates make constant efforts to develop all diagnostic and therapeutic services and pay great attention to the continuing medical education programs. Such conferences are a great opportunity for exchanging ideas and experiences among the scientists and specialists", he said.

 

It is worthy to mention that the conference provides 55 accredited CME hours from Dubai Health Authority and the British Academy of Continuous Medical Education by attending 9 scientific sessions, 36 lectures and 7 workshops. 29 keynote speakers from Australia, United States of America, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, England, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt participate in the 3-day conference, in addition to more than 350 local, regional and international doctors and healthcare professionals.