His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, affirmed the keenness of the state leadership to continue to strengthen the capabilities and preparedness of the health sector to ensure its strong response in the face of current and future challenges, noting that his field hospital is an addition to government and private hospitals And specialized medical care institutions and centers that are considered one of the most important components of the health system in the country, through the integration of their roles and concerted efforts during these conditions in tackling the Corvand-19 virus, and providing the best medical care for patients according to the highest international standards.
His Highness said that the state will spare no effort to provide the best levels of health care and medical services and everything that guarantees the health and safety of members of society, as human life and its preservation always come at the top of its priorities and does not give it importance.
This came during the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday, Emirates Field Hospital for the treatment of patients with the new corona virus (Covid-19) in "Mohammed bin Zayed City" in Abu Dhabi, which has a capacity of 1200 beds distributed in nine regions , And is run by a team of 46 doctors and specialists and 155 nurses.
His Highness reviewed the hospital’s readiness, equipped with the latest medical devices, equipment and technologies, with the aim of supporting the health sector in the country and its absorptive capabilities and its readiness to face challenges and enhance the state’s efforts in combating the new Corona virus (COFED-19), as well as providing care and treatment services in accordance with the best international health standards in relation Safety, quality, expertise and medical equipment.
His Highness was accompanied during the visit by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamid, head of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, and Under-Secretary of the Court of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei.
During the tour, His Highness listened to an explanation from the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company “Health” Salem Al-Nuaimi about the facilities of the field hospital, which extends over an area of 29 thousand square meters, and includes 24 nursing areas, clinics, a laboratory for patients, fixed and mobile pharmacies and medical stores, in addition to areas Administrative staff, Internet services, tablets and more.
His Highness continued the process of registering patients starting from hospital admission and taking care of them and the available features, and visited the patient rooms in the health isolation that includes the latest medical devices and equipment, and inspecting one of the urgent health care rooms, while the new facility was prepared to care for patients suffering from light to severe symptoms.
His Highness thanked and appreciated all health institutions and medical cadres, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, paramedics, administrators, and field work teams, who participated in the first classes facing the Corona epidemic for their exceptional efforts and dedication to provide health care and preserve the safety and health of community members.
His Highness added: “It is important for our families and residents to continue to adhere to the procedures, especially during this period, and to see, God willing, the numbers of the injured decrease, and I am confident that they understand and adhere to.”
For his part, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamid, Head of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi said: “The wise leadership of the state is keen during the current circumstances to protect everyone living on its territory without discrimination, and to take care of their health and safety, as a top priority, and in line with its directives. Abu Dhabi hand in hand with the health sector in the emirate, to continue its vital role in providing integrated and continuous health care, according to the highest international levels, to ensure the health and safety of citizens and all residents alike. ”
For his part, Salem Al-Nuaimi said that His Highness’s visit to the hospital confirms the commitment of the UAE leadership to support efforts to combat the “Covid-19” epidemic, appreciating the leadership’s continuous directions to keep everyone on the right path. He added: “We will continue to adhere to the UAE’s vision to make all possible efforts to protect members of society, and thanks to the continuous support and follow-up by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ... we are fully confident that the existing field hospitals will serve the future requirements of the UAE In line with the best international standards, it provides world-class healthcare to patients. ”
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince:
• "The state will spare no effort in providing the best levels of medical services, and everything that guarantees the health of the members of society."
• “It is important for our families and residents to continue to adhere to the procedures during this period, and to see the numbers of injured people decline.”
• “The leadership of the country continues to strengthen the capabilities of the health sector, to ensure its strong response in facing current and future challenges.”
3400 patients accommodate the field hospitals
The field hospital in Mohammed Bin Zayed City is one of three hospitals equipped by "health", in addition to the field hospital in "ADNEC" and the third hospital in "Dubai Parks and Resorts", and the capacity of the three hospitals together 3400 patients.
SEHA has also established, as part of its contribution to the efforts to combat “Covid-19,” 14 vehicle inspection centers throughout the Emirates’s Emirates, in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for the detection of the virus, and a clinic for telemedicine, which has performed more than 51 thousand virtual medical consultations and facilitated the delivery of medicines to patients in homes, and through which “health” delivered more than 50 thousand Prescription to patients in their homes, in addition to delivering medicines to patients in their cars waiting outside Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Also, the response service was set up through the instant messaging program "WhatsApp" to answer queries related to the emerging "Corona" virus.
• 1200 beds, the capacity of the Emirates Field Hospital to treat patients with "Corona".
• 14 testing centers from the car throughout the Emirates for detection of the virus.
• 51 thousand virtual medical consultations and facilitating the delivery of medicines to patients at home.