Sheikh Khalifa Specialized Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah intends to add three new packages at the Health Promotion Center to support the medical tourism program, which was launched in December 2016, through which three packages were launched for the early detection of heart disease, tumors and chronic diseases, bringing the number of medical tourism packages Six packages, after the hospital registered a remarkable turnout for medical tourism, and the reception of more than 600 tourists for treatment health promotion centers in the hospital.

The Chief Executive Officer of Sheikh Khalifa Specialized Hospital, Dr. Shang Suk Suh, told Emirates Today that the hospital plans to add new packages and tests, including the basic package for women's health, aimed at early detection of breast cancer and the comprehensive package of women's health, including the examination of female hormones , Early screening for breast and cervical cancer, and the overall men's health package, including male hormones, prostate screening, and liver enzymes.

He added that with the addition of the new packages, the total number of packages offered by the Health Promotion Center will be six integrated packages. .

He explained that the Health Promotion Center has become the fourth center of excellence in the hospital, in addition to the Center for Oncology and Surgery, the Center for Neurology and Surgery, and the Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery, where dedicated facilities, cadres and specialized equipment for the early detection of diseases.

He pointed out that the Center for Health Promotion encourages early screening for communicable and chronic diseases, and aims to increase the growth of tourist numbers for the purpose of treatment, where it was discovered early cases of disease, including cases of benign and malignant tumors and various diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and necessary treatments were provided, According to international best practices.

He pointed out that the hospital received 600 cases, in order to conduct an early examination in the Health Promotion Center, adding that the hospital includes the best elements of therapeutic tourism, including political stability, security and economic in the country, and the geographical location of the hospital on the Martyrs Street between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and the UAE, as well. There is a supportive infrastructure for medical tourism, such as a network of airports near the hospital in the Emirate of Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, and a large number of hotels and commercial centers nearby.

For his part, the head of government communication and international relations at the hospital, Dr. Mustafa Sayyed Al-Hashemi, that the hospital is working to provide high-quality health services and competitive prices, by building a health system that supports excellence in the field of health care, within the mold of tourism focused on professional staff And excellence in services and medical specialties that contribute to attract those wishing to treatment.