Source : WAM
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a leading UAE hospital specialising in complex and critical care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, has secured re-accreditation as an Academic Medical Centre from Joint Commission International (JCI) under its newly introduced 8th Edition Standards. With this achievement, SSMC becomes one of the first healthcare providers in the UAE to earn this distinguished recognition under the updated framework.
The renewed accreditation highlights SSMC’s ongoing dedication to patient safety, clinical excellence, and advancement in medical education and research. It further reinforces the high standard of care available in Abu Dhabi, supporting the emirate’s growing reputation as a centre of healthcare excellence.
JCI’s 8th Edition Standards mark the most comprehensive global accreditation framework to date, placing stronger focus on patient-centred care, health equity, leadership responsibility, safety culture, digital innovation, and measurable clinical outcomes.
Reflecting on this achievement, Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer at SSMC, said, “This recognition reflects the passion, expertise, and dedication of our teams, who strive every day to deliver world-class care to the communities we serve. Being re-accredited under the new 8th Edition standards is a testament to the strength of our integrated model, where exceptional patient care, cutting-edge education, and pioneering research come together to elevate healthcare in the UAE.”
He added, “Widely recognised as the benchmark for healthcare quality and safety, JCI accreditation reaffirms our commitment to continuous improvement and our ambition to set new benchmarks for excellence, locally and globally.”
