PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East’s, celebrated the winners of the second edition of the Trailblazers competition, themed Trailblazers IMPACT, in a grand finale held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. In line with the UAE leadership’s vision to harness innovation and talent, the Trailblazers initiative stands as a platform dedicated to nurturing ideas with a focus on humanitarianism, sustainability, and social impact. With a goal of driving positive social change, this edition focused on concepts driving impact in all areas relating to health and safety solutions.
The initiative represents a significant step towards a brighter future for the UAE, placing the welfare of its people at the forefront. With an unwavering commitment to positive change, Trailblazers IMPACT offers a nurturing environment for innovative solutions that will pave the way for a more sustainable and compassionate world, not only for the UAE but for all of humanity.
The grand finale celebrated five winners, shortlisted from over 2,100 entries, which were judged based on five criteria – operational efficiency, socio-economic impact, excellence in clinical and quality outcomes, technology adoption or innovation, and Out of the Box idea. A jury of distinguished leaders including Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State, His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development His Excellency Ahmed Taleb Al Shamsi, CEO of Emirates Foundation and Farhan Malik, Managing Director and Group CEO of PureHealth, awarded winning pitches from entities across the PureHealth Group, who walked away with cash prizes as well as a Grand Prize of a luxury SUV.
Commenting on the event, His Excellency Ahmed Taleb Al Shamsi, CEO of Emirates Foundation said, “At the Trailblazers event we have seen individuals sharing their hard work and ideas, all with a view to creating positive solutions in healthcare. Today they are ideas but one day in future, they can bring societal change. Thank you to all at PureHealth and congratulations to the winners.”
Shaista Asif, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth, said: “On behalf of the PureHealth management, I congratulate everyone who took part in the Trailblazers competition, and of course the winners for their truly impressive ideas. PureHealth is a company with entrepreneurial spirit and an inclusive culture where we encourage all our colleagues to think creatively and push boundaries. The Trailblazers competition provides not only a platform to showcase the innovative thinking and talent we have, but to celebrate and reward the hard work that goes into these pitches. We look forward to adapting the winning ideas in our operations soon, and once again we thank the jury for joining us and judging the entries.”
The competition reinforces PureHealth as an employer of choice, highlighting its commitment to harness innovation and nurture talent within the Group. With over 25,000 employees across its diversified portfolio, Pure Health is engaged in hospital management, laboratory services, medical supplies, a general procurement organisation, health insurance, and health technology services.
About PureHealth:
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 is the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 28+ hospitals, 100+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more. With groundbreaking innovations at the forefront of healthcare, the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind.
Pure Health’s network of healthcare facilities across Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates comprises:
- SEHA – Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – one of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- Daman – The National Health 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
- Pure Lab – Managing and Operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre – Specialist healthcare centre focused on cell therapy and regenerative medicine
- One Health – Sales, service support, and engineering 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.
