Ministry of Health and Prevention Reveals UAE Human Genome Project at Arab Health 2017 in Dubai
UAE, January 30, 2017 - The Ministry of Health and Prevention has actually revealed the UAE Person Genome Project during the Arab Health 2017 seminar in Dubai in a bid to harness the power of genetic science and embrace modern and innovative strategies on DNA profiling and genetics sequencing. By recognizing genetic finger print, the project seeks to avoid the spread of non-communicable diseases in the country, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and bronchial asthma, and utilize genetic aspects as a basis for establishing personalized therapy for each patient.
Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry of Health and Prevention - Hospitals Industry and Chairman of the National Board of the UAE Person Genome Project, claimed the key initiative becomes part of the critical preparation process focused on discovering the future of the local medical care market. Basically, the government makes every effort to develop a genome database and reference thesaurus for all hereditary conditions in the UAE as the world starts to get in a brand-new age of genetic medicine in which DNA profiling and genome sequencing will certainly be utilized as a vital tool for professional treatment. As a health care device, both will certainly become the basis of diagnosis for hereditary and non-communicable conditions to come up with better healing solutions. The approach is attended substantially influence the UAE's health policy.
The UAE Person Genome Project remains in accordance with the National Technique for Innovation introduced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. In terms of the local healthcare system, the nationwide approach urges the sector to boost the provision of domestic health solutions based on the most effective international practices. On top of that, the government, under the National Strategy for Innovation, routes the health industry to develop a setting that will urge innovation, research, and growth of sophisticated technological infrastructure, in addition to draw in future calculated collaborations with one of the most respected medical proving ground and lasting financial investments in the long-term. The action will certainly enhance the global competitiveness of the nation's health system inning accordance with the worldwide recognized requirements, leading to a stronger UAE position in regards to being a worldwide center for innovation in the health sector.
According to H.E., the Ministry of Health and Avoidance made a research study on molecular genetics in Dubai, covering common conditions widespread in UAE culture such as heart problem, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. The Ministry's goal was to discover means on how to accurately identify diseases so as to make an ideal therapy that can reduce mortality rate.
H.E. evaluated the project's appealing outcomes until now with a series of genome analysis of samples extracted from youths infected with genetic diabetes to determine its genetic causes and consequently identify the suitable therapy. Moreover, as part of the project, the Ministry additionally examined 56 sorts of cancer-causing genetics to provide very early and ideal treatment in a timely manner, along with examining congenital malformations of children as a result of a rare genetic condition to discover genetics responsible for the condition and assistance households have healthy and balanced children.
Dr. Al Serkal claimed: "We are pleased to introduce this amazing project in accordance with our goal to embrace the current scientific strategies and functional clinical applications in the solution of humankind. Via this project, we look for to decrease the person's suffering, and improve the requirement of health care shipment in the nation, and raise the nation's rating on the Global Competition Index."
