The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched a groundbreaking Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025, in efforts to transform healthcare delivery and research worldwide.
The first-of-its-kind initiative, developed in collaboration with leading international health organizations, academic institutions, and industry pioneers, establishes key principles to accelerate the advancement of precision medicine and longevity science.
The signing was led by DoH and included M42, Masdar City, PureHealth, Illumina, NYU Abu Dhabi, the University of Pennsylvania, Aldar, Children’s National Hospital, Burjeel, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD).
His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori Chairman – DoH
“Healthy populations lead to healthy communities, stronger social cohesion, and fuel economic growth. This declaration unites global leaders to harness emerging technologies responsibly and deliver the benefits of precision medicine to all. Because health knows no boundaries, we are working together towards actionable and long-term solutions.”
The United Arab Emirates is a regional and global leader in the longevity market, driven by pioneering regulatory frameworks, investments in precision medicine, and groundbreaking initiatives, such as the world’s first licensed Healthy Longevity Medicine Centre. The UAE’s longevity market is estimated to reach $32 billion by 2026, up from $19 billion in 2020.
The declaration outlines bold commitments to advance longevity science, artificial intelligence, diagnostics, and personalized therapeutics. It sets forth six key pillars: advancing research and innovation, enhancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing, investing in education and workforce development, advocating for supportive policy and regulation, upholding ethics and responsible practices, and engaging the public about longevity research and its implications for health and society.
ADGHW 2025 is a major government initiative from DoH and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being. It places a strong emphasis on community-driven health and well-being, with a proactive approach centered around preventive, personalized, and holistic care.
