The Department of Medical Education in Dubai Health Authority (DHA) recently organised a Resuscitation Conference under the slogan, “Every Second Matters.” Dr. Ahmad Bin Kalban, CEO of Hospital Services Sector at the Dubai Health Authority inaugurated the conference and highlighted that such events help contribute to the development of resuscitation services in the emirate. Dr.
Jamila Al Shaikh, Director of Medical Education at the DHA expressed the keenness of the DHA’s Medical Education Department to organize scientific conferences which highlight important updates and help physicians stay up-to-date with the latest in their medical field. Dr. Zeyad Al Rais, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Conference said that conference was overseen by a 12-member scientific committee and over 600 delegates including healthcare professionals, resident doctors and nurses attended the conference. The conference discussed resuscitation in various medical fields like Cardiology, Trauma, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Respiratory, Pediatrics, and the like. Dr. Al Rais added that the Scientific Committee of the Conference was keen to select the  best speakers at the global level to share their knowledge and expertise with the participants. Moreover, eight workshops were held in line with the conference. Awards were given for best poster presentation, best speaker from the Resident Parallel session and QCPR winner. A CPR Awareness Program Award Ceremony was also held to recognize and appreciate partners who join hands to provide CPR Awareness Programs in the emirate.