18 Abu Dhabi Hospitals Honored for Advancing Maternal and In-fant Health Monitoring Program

ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2025 In a recognition event, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) and Khalifa University, celebrated the achievements of 18 hospitals across Abu Dhabi for their outstanding role in implementing the Emirate’s first population-based maternal and infant health monitoring program.

 

The pioneering program, launched in 2023, aims to transform maternal and child healthcare by integrating behavioral, social, economic, and clinical data to comprehensively monitor the pregnancy and postnatal journeys of mothers and infants. This program serves as a foundation for evidence-based policymaking and proactive health interventions across the Emirate.

 

His Excellency Dr. Yousef Al Hammadi, Executive Director of Knowledge and Impact at ECA, added: “This recognition goes beyond hospitals; it represents a celebration of our shared commitment to truly understanding the pregnancy experience and the lifestyles of mothers in Abu Dhabi. In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, we’ve established a program that listens to mothers, captures their lived experiences and provides valuable insights into how pregnancy journeys affect both maternal and child health. This in-depth understanding is helping us tailor support and care that reflect the real needs of families across our community,”

 

His Excellency Dr. Rashed Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, stated: “This initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s commitment to building a world-class, prevention-focused public health ecosystem. The Maternal and Infant Health Monitoring Program harnesses real-time data to help us deeply understand the factors shaping maternal and child health, and to design interventions that are timely, targeted, and equitable. This is not just about data—it’s about transforming the lives of our people.”

 

The core objectives of the monitoring program include generating real-time insights to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, with a focus on breastfeeding rates, maternal nutrition, mental health, and birth weight, and understanding the social and behavioral factors that lead to low birth weight babies by identifying and addressing social determinants of health, enabling proactive interventions and long-term support.

 

The program was first piloted in 2023 at Corniche Hospital, Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, and Madinat Zayed Hospital. Randomized participation ensured broad demographic representation and yielded highly positive engagement from mothers. By mid-2025, the initiative expanded to 18 hospitals across the Emirate, with over 3,417 mothers participating to date - each contributing valuable insights that are shaping Abu Dhabi’s maternal and child health strategy.

 

This collaborative effort showcases the integrated leadership between ECA and ADPHC in building a future-ready health program focused on prevention, equity, and the well-being of every mother and child.

 

The hospitals recognized for their outstanding contributions are: Corniche Hospital, Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Madinat Zayed Hospital, Kanad Hospital, Tawam Hospital, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, NMC Royal Women’s Hospital LTD, Burjeel Hospital LLC, NMC Specialty Hospital LTD – Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital, Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, NMC Royal Hospital LTD Khalifa City, NMC Royal Hospital LTD MBZ City, LLH Hospital Al Musaffah, LLH Hospital – Musrief, Medeor 24x7 Hospital and Burjeel Medical City.

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