2023-09-29 10:33:58
ABU DHABI, 29 SEPTEMBER / WAM / The “Make a Wish” Foundation celebrated World Heart Disease Day by lighting the candle of hope in the hearts of 18 of its children, both male and female, who suffer from various types of chronic heart diseases, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, And Sheikha Noor bint Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, member of the Board of Trustees of the “Make a Wish” Foundation.
The Foundation hosted a special event in cooperation with “Sheikh Khalifa Medical City” in Abu Dhabi, one of the facilities of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company “SEHA”, which is affiliated with the “PureHealth” group, the largest integrated health care platform in the Middle East. The children’s wishes varied between wanting to travel to perform religious rituals, Umrah, travel to Bosnia, and a group of the latest advanced electronic devices, various games, and an electric car.
His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, appreciated the humanitarian efforts provided by the “Make a Wish” Foundation, and its role in fulfilling various wishes for children in order to bring joy and happiness to their hearts, in addition to the role of partner governmental and private agencies and institutions that contribute to supporting the goals. High standards in the society of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in order to enhance its position as an ideal destination for living, stability and prosperity.
His Excellency Dr. Mughair Al Khaili explained that the Department of Community Development, as the body regulating the social sector in Abu Dhabi, seeks to achieve a decent life for all members of society, by working with partners, government institutions and the private sector and in implementing the goals and visions set to make Abu Dhabi a global capital that keeps pace with various developments.
His Excellency pointed out the great role and level of services provided by public benefit associations and institutions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, due to their diverse experiences and energies, which help improve services and raise quality standards according to the highest levels, enabling the community to provide support to society.
Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the “Make a Wish” Foundation, extended his thanks, appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency Mugheer Al Khaili, for attending this event, which highlights the love of goodness and giving in the hearts of the people of the Emirates and members of its society, stressing that the Community Development Department is the best supporter of all the initiatives of charitable institutions and associations in general. He praised the department’s efforts and its constant keenness to achieve the aspirations of the wise leadership to achieve a cohesive societal fabric dominated by happiness.
Al-Zubaidi also extended his thanks and appreciation to “PureHealth” and “Sheikh Khalifa Medical City” for their continuous and continuous cooperation, their excellent care for sick children, and giving the organization the opportunity to get to know the children and their wishes and help make them come true and make their hearts happy.
Hani Al-Zubaidi said: On September 29 of each year, the world celebrates World Heart Day, with the aim of raising public awareness to reduce the risks associated with heart disease, and allowing community members to make positive changes in their lives.
He added: On this day, we are pleased to be able, with the support and cooperation of our strategic partners, to give our children with chronic heart disease the happiness, strength, hope and optimism that contribute to motivating them to continue the arduous treatment process, while spreading awareness messages about the importance of following healthy lifestyles that contribute to achieving a healthy society. Disease free.
Al-Zubaidi said: Our humanitarian mission does not stop. The wishes of sick children are entrusted to us, and making their little hearts happy is an essential part of our strategy. We wish continued health and wellness to all members of our society and the communities of the entire world.
In turn, Rashid Al Qubaisi, Head of Corporate Affairs at PureHealth Group, said: We are honored to be part of this generous celebration on the occasion of World Heart Day, which embodies the spirit of compassion and solidarity within our society, and this event is in line with our belief in PureHealth that health care extends beyond It is beyond clinical limits; Through Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, our cooperation with the Make a Wish Foundation confirms our full commitment to making a positive impact on children’s lives. We share with these heroes their joy and hope, and for our part, we will continue to support initiatives that enhance well-being and happiness in our society, in line with the vision of our wise leadership.
For his part, Badr Al Qubaisi, Executive Director of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, said: We are honored to cooperate with the “Make a Wish” Foundation to draw happiness and joy on the faces of our brave children. Their dreams are small, but the joy with them is great. We at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City are committed to providing integrated services to all our patients, especially the youngest ones, in line with the vision of PureHealth and in accordance with the directives of SEHA. We will continue our tireless efforts to achieve excellence in children’s health care and dedicate our efforts to serving our patients and their families.
Dr. Mona Al Hammadi, Acting Medical Executive Director at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, confirmed in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that Khalifa Medical provides all specialties that care about children’s health, including children with heart diseases, as heart diseases are treated from the moment of birth and all cardiac surgeries are performed. The complex was performed by specialized surgeons in an effort to provide distinguished health care to our children and our community.
PureHealth plays a key role in promoting longevity for both individuals and the planet, collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve positive change, inspire social responsibility, and enhance longevity and quality of life for communities inside and outside the UAE.
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