Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) showcased the emirate's Unified Medical Operations Command Centre (UMOC) at the exhibition accompanying the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine, held from 9 to 13 November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
The showcase highlighted Abu Dhabi's approach to building an intelligent, connected and resilient healthcare system that strengthens preparedness, supports coordinated medical responses and enhances the ability of healthcare stakeholders to respond to emerging health challenges.
At the heart of this approach is a commitment to moving beyond responding to emergencies towards strengthening readiness before they occur. By bringing together healthcare expertise, digital technologies and collaboration across relevant stakeholders, Abu Dhabi continues to advance a more integrated approach to protecting population health.
Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the congress, Dr Salama Jamal Bin Rafeea Al Tamimi, Acting Director of the Centre of Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), highlighted the importance of integrated coordination in strengthening the healthcare system's ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
"Our approach to emergency preparedness is built on a simple principle: the strength of our response depends on how well we prepare and work together before an emergency happens.
