Dubai-based Indian doctor Saheer Sainalabdeen is lost for words after the story on treating Pakistan’s cricketer Mohammad Rizwan in the ICU has gone viral.   “I never expected such a response on social media platforms. I am getting congratulatory phone calls and wishes from Indians, Pakistanis, and other nationalities. I am surprised but happy to experience the positive vibes of brotherhood.”   The news report on an Indian doctor treating an ailing Pakistani star to get match-fit for the ICC T20 World Cup semis was well-received by the general public. Rizwan spent 35 hours in the ICU making a miraculous recovery to play in the match.   “I never expected the story would evoke such a huge response. Many of my friends and relatives are still ... Read More..

ABU DHABI, 1st November, 2021 (WAM) -- A unique collaboration between Abu Dhabi-headquartered VPS Healthcare and Cumming School of Medicine of the University of Calgary, Canada, will help shape the future academic and healthcare landscape in the UAE and the region by training the next generation of physicians who are crucial to the future of healthcare in the region. The two organisations announced the objective to design and deliver distinctive and innovative medical education and research programmes to prepare new physicians for the rapidly-evolving and technologically advanced healthcare environment. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of VPS Healthcare, said that the new School of Medicine will generate significant positive economic and social benefits not just for Abu Dhabi, ... Read More..

Frontline heroes and their families have thanked the UAE leadership for issuing directives that grant them the golden visa.   On Sunday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, issued directives granting Golden Visas to frontline heroes and their families.   Those eligible to apply includes the families of fallen frontline heroes, and distinguished individuals whose extraordinary efforts helped protect the nation and its people throughout the Covid-19 pandemic said state media WAM.  Rani Elsa Oommen, chief nursing officer at VPS Healthcare, said, “This is a great decision taken by the UAE government to support the frontline workers. It is truly inspiring. UAE has become ... Read More..

Abu Dhabi: Thousands of cricket fans attending ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 matches in Abu Dhabi can now get a required pre-match PCR test for half the current price at VPS Healthcare’s Burjeel Hospitals.   Thanks to the partnership between Burjeel and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, each ticket holder to the 15 matches taking place at Zayed Cricket Stadium will be entitled to the half price offer and can avail it at any of three sites in the UAE capital by showing their official matchday ticket. ·Burjeel Medical City   Burjeel Day Surgery Center Al Reem Island Burjeel Medical centers in Al Shahama, Al Shamka, and Al Zeina Those facilities will all welcome ticketholders for the discounted PCR tests, which are required for entry to every matc ... Read More..

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have appointed the UAE-based VPS Healthcare as the medical service provider for the T20 World Cup.  The healthcare group will manage 12 bio-bubbles with more than 2,200 people, including players, support staff and their families, broadcast crew, BCCI and ICC officials, staff at the hotel and stadium, and selected medical personnel.  To keep the bio-bubble intact, the group has designed a comprehensive plan and implemented stringent protocols. A 100-member medical team from the group’s Burjeel hospitals will be managing the operations.  There are a total of 12 bio-bubbles set up in nine hotels — seven in Dubai and five in Abu Dhabi. In case of emergency situations, rapid RT-PC ... Read More..