PureHealth and its subsidiary SEHA have partnered with the number one US children’s hospital, Cincinnati Children’s, through SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), to deliver world-class pediatric expertise to Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
The partnership between SEHA SKMC and Cincinnati Children’s marks a major milestone in advancing clinical services, research, and medical training and reflects their shared vision to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global leader in advanced pediatric medicine and healthcare.
Through this collaboration, both institutions will work closely in embedding international best practices across key pediatric specialties, including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Transplant Medicine.
By combining SEHA SKMC’s established clinical foundation with the global expertise of Cincinnati Children’s, the collaboration is not only raising the standard of care but also creating a shared culture of innovation, continuous learning, and improvement.
In the presence of, Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer at PureHealth, the agreement was signed by Saeed Al Kuwaiti, Chief Executive Officer of SEHA and Oliver Rhine, Chief Strategy Officer of Cincinnati Children’s.
Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said that, “Under the directives of our wise leadership, Abu Dhabi is committed to providing specialized healthcare facilities that deliver world-class services, enabling community members to enjoy long, healthy lives. This is achieved by strengthening cooperative frameworks with major healthcare institutions worldwide.”
Shaista Asif Group CEO – PureHealth
“This collaboration places Abu Dhabi at the forefront of pediatric healthcare in the region, reducing reliance on overseas treatment, strengthening local expertise, and building long-term resilience within our health system. By leveraging the expertise of both institutions, we aim to strengthen the region’s position as a global leader in pediatric medicine, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.”
Steve Davis MD, President and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s, said that, “We are so excited about the opportunities with SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. We share their vision of helping to create a world-class Paediatric Centre of Excellence here in Abu Dhabi that will benefit the children of the United Arab Emirates, the region, and the children in Cincinnati.”
The initiative is a cornerstone of PureHealth and SEHA’s broader ambition to make Abu Dhabi a global reference point for healthcare excellence. The newly established Pediatric Centre of Excellence at SEHA SKMC is already contributing significantly to providing patients across the UAE and the Middle East with best-in-class, advanced, specialized care here in Abu Dhabi, reducing the need for overseas travel for treatment.
