HealthBeats

The host becomes the guest as Abu Dhabi Global Health Week’s Event Director, Trevor Punt, interviews HealthBeats host and Managing Director of Healthcare World Steve Gardner about his experience of ADGHW, his thoughts on the healthcare system of the Emirate and why healthcare across the region is such an exciting place to be.

H.E. Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi on the ideas and reality of creating a digitally enabled, data driven health economy in Abu Dhabi.

In this episode of HealthBeats, host Steve is joined by Rick May, Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group, who takes us through his remarkable path from NASA programmer to orthopaedic surgeon to healthcare leader. Rick explains why surgeries account for nearly 70% of hospital revenues and 60% of margins, making them a cornerstone of financial performance. He emphasises that great doctors alon...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Summia Samir Zaher, Chief Executive Officer of Women and Children’s Care at Global Patient Care, M42, opens up about her deeply personal journey into the world of women’s health and the systemic gaps she’s determined to change. Coming from a family of doctors, her ambition was sparked early. But it was her discovery of a troubling truth that shaped her purpose: for de...

In the 40th episode of #HealthBeats, Methven Forbes, Group Chief Executive Officer of Fuller and Forbes Healthcare Group and a global authority in primary care, explores the evolving role of primary care as the “front door” of every health system. Methven discusses how primary care is expanding beyond traditional clinical roles to become the central point of contact between health systems and citi...

In this episode, Iskra Reic, Executive Vice President, International at AstraZeneca, unpacks what it takes to build strong health systems that meet the needs of people, society, and the planet – today and tomorrow – amid surging inequities, non-communicable diseases, and climate pressures. She highlights how AstraZeneca, through science and innovation, is taking action to strengthen health systems...

In this episode, Dr. Momen M. Wahidi, Health Systems Director of Interventional Pulmonology at Northwestern Medicine, joins us for a candid conversation about their newly signed partnership at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2025 and what it means for the future of patient care and innovation in the region. Dr. Wahidi shares Northwestern’s mission to deliver state-of-the-art, holistic healthcare,...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jim Campbell, Director of Health Workforce at the World Health Organization (WHO), for a thought-provoking conversation about the global mission to deliver universal health coverage for everyone, everywhere. Jim reflects on WHO’s founding purpose: ensuring that people across low-, middle-, and high-income countries, including the most vulnerable groups, have access...

Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge world of omics and its potential to transform healthcare in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Our expert guest will unravel how genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics are ushering in a new era of personalised medicine, preventive care, and targeted therapies. Discover how these revolutionary technologies are not just improving patient outcomes but...

In this episode of #HealthBeats, Hein van Eck, Regional CEO of Mediclinic Middle East, shares how his organisation has redefined what it means to deliver healthcare in a world moving steadily toward value-based care. Hein takes us inside Mediclinic’s transformation, from modest beginnings to becoming one of the region’s most integrated healthcare systems. He explains how the organisation built a s...

Mehdi Ghissassi, Chief Product Officer at AI 71, discusses how generative AI is reshaping healthcare, from easing the burden on administrative staff to improving communication between patients and healthcare providers. He shares insights into the practical applications AI 71 is developing and how these innovations are already delivering tangible benefits. The conversation highlights AI as one of t...

In this powerful conversation, Dr Zain Ali Al Yafei, CEO of Sakina, an asset of PureHealth, shares how they are transforming mental health care in Abu Dhabi, one citizen at a time, through the innovative Pura app. Dr Zain discusses the growing recognition that mental health is just as vital as physical health, and how leadership in the UAE is embracing this holistic approach to wellbeing. He explo...

In this visionary episode, Reenita Das, Partner & Senior Vice President at Frost & Sullivan, unpacks the urgent shift from reactive "sickcare" systems to proactive, outcome-driven healthcare. She introduces the concept of wellness insurance a model that focuses on keeping people well through preventive screenings and early intervention, rather than just treating illness after it strikes. R...

Vice President, Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement at J&J Innovative Medicine, EMEA discusses the process of discovery, testing and regulation for new medications.

In this episode, Steve Gardner sits down with Paul Jones, CEO of Biopharma Solutions at M42, to explore the transformative potential of genomic science across the biopharma value chain and more. From large-scale DNA sequencing to the real-world applications of genomics in personalising medicine, Paul shares how this powerful technology is reshaping drug development, disease prediction, and clinica...

Elodie Robin-Guillerm, Head of Global Clusters at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), shares how Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global centre of excellence in health and life sciences, and why the Emirate is becoming a destination of choice for forward-thinking investors. Guiding the discussion is Steve Gardner, Healthbeats host and MD of Healthcare World.

In this episode, we’re joined by Alan Dubovsky, Chief Patient Experience Officer at Cedars-Sinai, and Noha Hacach, Regional Managing Director, for a deep dive into how Cedars-Sinai’s renowned patient experience programme in the United States is being adapted for the Middle East. Together, they explore the process of assessing regional market needs, customising care models, and personalising experi...

Chief Data Officer for Sahatna at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Marius Raileanu, explains how the Department of Health Abu Dhabi has developed the data structure behind the Emirate’s government-developed health application and how it will use data and AI to benefit the entire population. He also discusses the importance of open data and how the platform empowers patients with greater access...

Jacqui Rock has navigated a remarkable journey from global banking halls to defence command rooms to NHS boardrooms and, now to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious healthcare transformation. In this episode, Jacqui sits down with host SG to unpack her dynamic career and the transferable leadership lessons from financial services to public health. She discusses the commercial potential of healthcare systems,...

In this episode, we meet Morad Fareed, Palestinian-American entrepreneur and founder of FC Mother, a pioneering initiative at the intersection of football, public health, and motherhood. Inspired by that powerful moment on the pitch, Morad shares how FC Mother transforms football clubs into maternal health hubs—equipped with AI-powered tools, expert support, and passionate fan communities. Discove...

Steve talks to Simon Jones, Professor of Population Health at New York about his long and storied career in the space and the ways in which the pursuit of population healthcare solutions have gone from data dreams to true realities and will become vital to the pursuit of human health in the future.

As healthcare systems worldwide face mounting pressure, from rising emergency admissions to persistent health inequalities, one question stands out: can data-driven innovation shift us from reactive to proactive care? By leveraging AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, healthcare providers can anticipate patient needs, optimise hospital operations, and deliver more personalised care. But...

Join us in this episode of Insights from Africa as we speak with Professor Nicholas Crisp - Deputy Director-General, National Department Of Health, South Africa, a leading figure in African healthcare development. He shares his expertise on the evolution of healthcare systems across the continent and his personal mission to establish national health insurance standards in South Africa. Discover th...

Join us for an exclusive episode of the HealthBeats Podcast, recorded onsite at ADGHW 2024, featuring the insightful Christophe Jauquet – keynote speaker, author, and business strategist dedicated to creating a healthier future. In this compelling discussion, Christophe delves into the growing global focus on self-care and personal health management, unpacking how individuals and businesses are ad...

Discover how data is transforming healthcare. In this episode of the HealthBeats Podcast, Rizwan Tufail, Chief Data Officer at PureHealth, explores the power of leveraging data to shift healthcare from a reactive model to a proactive, personalised approach. Learn about cutting-edge innovations, the role of AI and big data in creating tailored care plans, and how this paradigm shift is redefining p...