In the lead-up to the 54th Eid Al Etihad and in support of the forthcoming Year of Family, Burjeel Holdings has launched the ‘Health Ambassadors’ programme to equip Emirati professionals with the skills to promote health and wellness within their communities.
As part of the initiative, 120 Emirati employees from the Group’s hospitals and medical centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, and Sharjah have been selected to serve as Health Ambassadors. In their new roles, they will act as accessible community representatives, raising awareness about preventive healthcare, connecting families with medical specialists, and guiding them through essential health and wellness initiatives.
The Health Ambassadors will receive specialised training, with key focus areas including reproductive and fertility health, mental well-being, cancer awareness, and essential medical support for families.
The Health Ambassadors took an oath of commitment to community service at the launch ceremony held in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health (DoH) – Abu Dhabi; Khaled Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings; Omran Al Khoori, Board Member of Burjeel Holdings; John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Holdings; Dr. Tahani Al Qadri, Director of Emiratization and Academic Affairs; and medical and administrative leaders from Burjeel Holdings.
Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi noted that the healthcare sector is experiencing significant growth on both local and national scales. She explained that the Department of Health’s strategy is built on three primary pillars: empowering the community through improved health awareness; elevating service quality by attracting top-tier talent; and fostering research and innovation. She highlighted pioneering national projects such as the Emirati Genome Project, which has propelled the UAE forward in prevention and precision diagnostics. She also underscored the Department’s commitment to initiatives that reinforce community trust and enhance patient experience and healthcare quality.
Speaking about the importance of the program, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil said that the initiative comes at a time when the nation prepares to celebrate the 54th Eid Al Etihad and welcome the Year of Family. “Families are at the heart of our society and ensuring their well-being is a shared responsibility. By empowering committed Emirati talent to lead this mission, we are strengthening the bond between community and healthcare.”
“The Health Ambassadors will help families access the right information at the right time and feel supported by someone from their own community. This reflects our leadership’s priority to advance family well-being and strengthen community health across the UAE,” said Dr. Tahani Al Qadiri, Director of Emiratization and Academics at Burjeel Holdings.
(Inputs from WAM)
