PureHealth, a leading healthcare group in the Middle East, has earned full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its SEHA and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) entities.
The research divisions of SEHA and SSMC operate under the Abu Dhabi Health Research Centre (ADHRC), PureHealth’s integrated clinical research hub. ADHRC coordinates activity across 16 hospitals, primary care clinics, and advanced laboratories in Abu Dhabi.
With over 200 active studies, including both early and advanced clinical trials, as well as translational research, ADHRC is supported by a unified governance framework that ensures oversight and quality at scale.
AAHRPP accreditation is considered the gold standard for human research protection worldwide. Institutions must meet stringent, voluntary peer-reviewed standards that exceed regulatory requirements, demonstrating their commitment to ethical research practices.
SEHA and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) have now secured full accreditation for a three-year term, reinforcing PureHealth’s leadership in ethical clinical research and enhancing Abu Dhabi’s standing as a regional hub for research and innovation.
This recognition highlights PureHealth’s clinical research capabilities and underscores the group’s commitment to high-quality, ethical research.
Shaista Asif Group CEO – PureHealth
“PureHealth has built a globally competitive clinical research platform operating at the highest international standards. With this recognition, PureHealth joins a select group of internationally accredited institutions worldwide, reflecting the maturity of our governance framework and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global center for clinical research and life sciences innovation. As we continue to expand our capabilities, we remain firmly focused on accelerating high-impact research, that places meaningful outcomes for patients at the heart of everything that we do.”
Elyse I Summers, President and CEO of AAHRPP, commented that, “AAHRPP congratulates PureHealth on their achievement of accreditation. We are honored and proud to welcome PureHealth into our global family of fine accredited organizations. PureHealth has demonstrated a deep and thorough commitment to AAHRPP’s rigorous standards, which are designed to protect the safety and welfare of the human beings whose participation in research makes the entire enterprise possible.”
AAHRPP accreditation
The AAHRPP accreditation is a key factor for clinical trial sponsors when selecting research sites. It provides independent assurance that institutions adhere to globally recognized standards for ethics, human subject protection, and operational integrity, thereby enabling the delivery of complex, high-impact clinical research.
With this accreditation, PureHealth enhances its competitive position as a preferred regional partner for complex clinical trials, distinguishing itself through proven ethical and operational excellence.
As Abu Dhabi continues to advance its healthcare and life sciences strategy, this accreditation further strengthens PureHealth’s role in positioning the Emirate as a competitive destination for ethically governed, high-quality clinical research.
