- The Gold Initiative Certificate – Patient Safety Champion, awarded to Malaffi by the Arab Hospitals Federation, recognizes outstanding contributions to patient safety across healthcare institutions in the Arab world.
- This prestigious recognition highlights Malaffi’s exceptional commitment to facilitating secure and innovative digital transformation in the healthcare industry.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – October 31, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), operated by M42’s Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), has been awarded the Gold Initiative Certificate. This year, Malaffi also received the prestigious Platinum Champion award for Safety Through Digital Transformation.
The award was presented during the Arab Hospitals Federation’s silver jubilee celebration on October 29, 2024, at Conrad Abu Dhabi – Etihad Towers, under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
This distinguished certificate acknowledges Malaffi’s ongoing commitment to enhancing patient care and safety by equipping clinicians in Abu Dhabi with advanced tools that improve patient outcomes. A recent survey of over 400 clinicians who use Malaffi revealed that 90% believe the platform enhances patient safety and care quality.
Kareem Shahin, CEO of Abu Dhabi Health Data Services, accepted the certificate on behalf of Malaffi. He stated, “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment, alongside the DoH, to advancing patient safety through the transformative power of health information exchanges. With over 50,000 healthcare professionals having secure, real-time access to more than 2.5 billion unique clinical records, we are enabling safer, more efficient healthcare for everyone in Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, we are committed to implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that will support disease prediction and enhance diagnostic capabilities, aligning with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s vision to shift from reactive to preventive healthcare and position Abu Dhabi as a leading global healthcare destination.”
Alice Yammine Boueiz, the Chief Executive Officer of the Arab Hospitals Federation, congratulated Malaffi on achieving the Gold Certificate in Safety Through Digital Transformation. She remarked, “Malaffi’s accomplishment in receiving the Gold Initiative Certificate for the second consecutive year reflects their steadfast commitment to transforming healthcare through pioneering digital solutions. By harnessing the power of technology and health information exchange, Malaffi is setting a new standard for how digital transformation can enhance safety and efficiency in healthcare systems across the region. We take pride in recognizing their efforts as a model for others to follow.”
The Gold Initiative Certificate honors leaders and institutions dedicated to driving innovation and technology adoption in healthcare. It commends their strategic investments that improve patient outcomes, increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, expand access to quality care, and advance cutting-edge research. Additionally, it recognizes their pivotal role in leading the healthcare sector’s journey toward a comprehensive and transformative digital future.
