Abu Dhabi, UAE July 2026: PureHealth has partnered with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) to strengthen awareness, support earlier diagnosis and improve care for MS patients across the UAE.
Established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), the partnership combines PureHealth’s clinical expertise and system-wide capabilities with NMSS’s role in advocacy, education and community support, while also contributing to global efforts to advance research towards a cure for MS. The collaboration also aligns with PureHealth’s commitment to coordinated care delivery and its role as a founding member of the National Coalition for MS, advancing coordinated, evidence-based MS care across the UAE.
MS, a chronic neurological condition affecting the brain and spinal cord, can lead to a wide range of physical, cognitive and mobility challenges, often impacting individuals during early to mid-adulthood. While MS affects an estimated 2.9 million people globally, prevalence in the UAE has been rising over the past decade, underscoring the importance of continuing to raise awareness of the condition and support the early recognition of its symptoms
Leya Aldamani, Chief Sustainability Officer at PureHealth, said: “Multiple sclerosis continues to require greater efforts to support the early recognition of its symptoms and enable patients to access timely diagnosis and the right care. This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing together clinical expertise, data and coordinated care pathways to enable earlier intervention and improve long-term outcomes. By strengthening clinical capability and embedding more patient-centred models of care, our goal is to contribute to building a more connected and proactive healthcare system.”
A central focus of the collaboration is supporting the implementation of the UAE’s first MS Treatment Guidelines, led and published by NMSS, into clinical practice and payer systems. This is expected to improve how patients are diagnosed, treated and supported, including earlier access to highly effective treatments based on the latest evidence, improved insurance coverage alignment, and more consistent care delivery across the UAE.
Maral Alexandrian, Acting Executive Director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, said: “Meaningful progress in MS care cannot happen in silos, and people living with the condition benefit most when healthcare, advocacy and community support work hand in hand. Our partnership with PureHealth reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the MS ecosystem in the UAE through greater awareness, earlier intervention and more coordinated support for individuals and families impacted by the condition. Together, we hope to help build a more connected and informed ecosystem where people living with MS feel better supported at every stage of their journey.”
The partnership will also enhance support for vulnerable groups, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and paediatric patients, while promoting a more patient-centred approach that encourages active patient involvement in treatment decisions. It will also contribute to strengthening MS research and data in the UAE, supporting the development of local disease insights and informing national studies, registries and future publications through closer collaboration between clinicians, researchers and health authorities.
Another key pillar of the partnership is strengthening clinical capabilities of more than 1,300 healthcare professionals through a series of Continuing Medical Education (CME)-accredited sessions led by MS specialists, and aligned with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s (DoH) direction. The programme will support neurologists and multidisciplinary teams in improving diagnosis and long-term disease management.
The initiative places a strong emphasis on empowering nurses in care coordination and patient education, while extending engagement to patients and caregivers through dedicated community sessions. Targeted awareness initiatives including webinars, workshops and digital campaigns, will further improve public understanding of MS and support earlier symptom awareness.
About PureHealth:
PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.
PureHealth’s network comprises:
- SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
- Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE’s leading health insurer
- The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
- Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
- PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
- The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
- Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
- Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
- Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – The largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
- PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE’s largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Established in 2022 under the Ministry of Community Empowerment, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is a UAE-based NGO created to better the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their communities in the UAE through education, advocacy and advancing global efforts to finding a cure for MS.
NMSS is governed by a board of trustees, advised by a local and international Strategic Advisory Committee and Medical Advisory Committee, and supported by MS ambassadors and volunteers. Together, they ensure that people living with MS have access to high quality care and get the guidance they need through reliable resources.
NMSS works with leading national medical institutions and renowned global partners to build a trusted network of healthcare providers and support organisations. The society aims to raise awareness of MS, create a holistic ecosystem for the MS community in the UAE, and provide support and resources for individuals affected by MS.
