Programme

Forum Programme

18.30 – 19.00 Registration
19.00 – 19.05 Chairman’s Welcome
John Deykin, General Manager, Gulf Business
19.05 – 19.15 Keynote Address: Addressing the GCC Region’s Healthcare Challenges on Lifestyle Related Diseases

Obesity and lifestyle related diseases are becoming a serious problem in the Middle East so immediate action must be taken to improve the population’s health. Government and both public and private medical organizations need to play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges and importance of preventive healthcare,but it is also necessary for the public to understand it and change their mind set to ensure a healthy society.Having accurate medical knowledge and expertise, as well as cutting edge medical equipment and diagnostics are important for tackling the region’s preventive healthcare challenges.Dr. Samer Ellahham, Chief Quality Officer, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE
19.15 – 19.20 Q & A
19.20 – 19.35 Panel Discussion 1: How using Preventive Diagnostics can Save Someone’s Life and Contribute to a Healthier Society

The discussion will focus on prevention and early detection of lifestyle-related diseases. Lifestyle-related disease in the Middle East is on the rise among people due to the fast food culture, long working hours and other lifestyle factors. The discussion will discuss some of the solutions to tackling and preventing lifestyle related diseases.Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, are typically lifestyle related conditions which then may lead to more serious diseases like cancer, heart disease and strokes. For example, there are many common links between diabetes and cancer and people with diabetes are 1.2 times more likely to get cancer. Regular medical check-ups and cutting edge diagnostics will play an important role in early detection.

  • How diagnostic imaging technologies such as CT, MRI and Ultrasound improve the identification and treatment of chronic diseases
  • Using diagnostic imaging to identify correct treatment path
  • Examples from Toshiba on cutting edge imaging diagnostics

Bengt Ternstrom, CEO, Rashid Centre of Diabetes & Research, Ministry of Health, UAE

Sarry W. AlBuraik, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Services and Finance, Advisor to CEO, King Fahad Medical City, KSA

Dr. Abdulkarim Almuhanna, M.D. CPHIMS, Senior Consultant – Health Informatics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, KSA

Dr. Nayzak Raoof, Chief Medical Officer, American Hospital (tbc)

Maryanne McHugh, Global Strategic Advisor, Toshiba Corporation Healthcare Company
19.35 – 19.45 Panel Discussion 2: Changing the Population’s View of Preventive Healthcare

Weight management as well as educating the population on regular health check-ups are important in preventive healthcare. Healthcare providers also need to contribute to improving population health by using the latest diagnostic equipment.

  • Considering the Middle East culture can disease prevention be incorporated easily here?
  • Would cutting – edge cloud technology and lifestyle sensing technology reduce the risk of becoming ill?
  • Examples of sensing equipment for health management / early detection
  • What kind of healthcare related technologies should providers invest in for the future?
  • Can Dubai or other cities in the Middle East become “The World’s Hospital”?

Bengt Ternstrom, CEO, Rashid Centre of Diabetes & Research, Ministry of Health, UAE

Sarry W. AlBuraik, MHSA, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Services and Finance, Advisor to CEO, King Fahad Medical City, KSA

Dr. Abdulkarim Almuhanna, M.D. CPHIMS, Senior Consultant – Health Informatics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, KSA

Dr. Nayzak Raoof, Chief Medical Officer, American Hospital (tbc)

Maryanne McHugh, Global Strategic Advisor, Toshiba Corporation Healthcare Company

 
19.45 – 19.50 Q & A
19.50 – 20.00 Toshiba Regional Healthcare Strategy: How Toshiba can Contribute to Improving Population Health

Toshiba can help with early detection of diseases as the leading manufacturer in diagnostic imaging technology. To enable high-precision diagnosis several factors need to be considered including low radiation and time reduction at inspection, noise reduction, patient perspective in the product development stance. The presentation will give an overview of some of Toshiba’s solutions for improving population health

  • “Human Smart Community by lifenology” under this slogan, Toshiba will try to realize a safe, secure and comfortable society. Healthcare is one of three key business categories which Toshiba will continue to commit ourselves to.
  • In addition to its strongest competitive edge – diagnostic imaging technologies, Toshiba will supply a total healthcare solution.

Total healthcare solution; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, nursing care, health promotion

  • Toshiba’s diagnostic imaging technologies have a very high reputation globally and will be sure to contribute to the Middle East’s regional healthcare solution

Satoshi Tsunakawa, Corporate Senior Vice President, President & CEO, Toshiba Corporation Healthcare Company
20.00 – 20.05 Chairman’s Closing Remarks
20.05 – 22.05 Networking Dinner