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UAE Launches Council to Revolutionize Integrative Medicine

9/18/2025

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Sheikha Salama Leads Integrative Medicine

The UAE Cabinet formed the UAE Council for Integrative Medicine, led by Sheikha Salama bint Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, to enhance holistic healthcare.
The Council aims to merge modern medicine with traditional practices, emphasizing personalized treatment and awareness of alternative disciplines.
The Cabinet reviewed the Emirates Genome Council's 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a new Genetic Testing Programme and the "100,000 Genomes for Humanity" initiative.
The National Genome Programme engages over 8,500 trainees and 750,000 participants to improve healthcare and prevent diseases.
The Council will foster research, innovation, and public-private partnerships to establish the UAE as a leader in integrative medicine.

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Sheikha Salama Leads Integrative Medicine

The UAE Cabinet formed the UAE Council for Integrative Medicine, led by Sheikha Salama bint Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, to enhance holistic healthcare.
The Council aims to merge modern medicine with traditional practices, emphasizing personalized treatment and awareness of alternative disciplines.
The Cabinet reviewed the Emirates Genome Council's 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a new Genetic Testing Programme and the "100,000 Genomes for Humanity" initiative.
The National Genome Programme engages over 8,500 trainees and 750,000 participants to improve healthcare and prevent diseases.
The Council will foster research, innovation, and public-private partnerships to establish the UAE as a leader in integrative medicine.

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