Abu Dhabi Global Health Week: A New Era for Longevity and Precision Medicine
The Abu Dhabi Global Health Week: Shaping the Future of Longevity and Precision Medicine
The Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), scheduled for April 15-17, 2025, is set to become a pivotal gathering focused on advancing personalized healthcare and innovation in longevity research. With the rising global demand for effective health solutions, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) is urging leaders in health, research, policy, and technology to come together to address critical health challenges.
A Timely Initiative
As life expectancy globally reaches an unprecedented age of 71 years, the disparity between healthy living years and total lifespan has expanded to 9.6 years. This means many individuals spend a significant portion of their later years in poor health due to chronic diseases. Recognizing this pressing issue, Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of DoH, emphasizes the need for