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  Children’s National Medical Center Partners With Zayed Giving To Open Mobile Health Clinic In The United Arab Emirates

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2008

Mobile clinic provides world-class pediatric health care to the children of the UAE

Washington, DC— Children’s National Medical Center and Zayed Giving today announced the opening of a specialized Children’s National pediatric mobile health clinic in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The mobile clinic, stationed next to the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, provides medical treatment, educational programs, and screening services for children and their families.

“Children’s National is proud to further expand our services and provide world-class medical care to the children and families of the United Arab Emirates,” said Oussama El Baba, Director of the International Program of Children’s National Medical Center. “Our team of pediatric experts has had a long-standing relationship with the citizens of the United Arab Emirates, so this mobile health clinic is a natural extension of our affiliation.”

Through its partnership with Zayed Giving, Children’s National will provide dedicated pediatric pediatricians to the UAE for the duration of one year for this health campaign. Zayed Giving will provide all equipment and medical support staff to assist in patient care.

Fore more information, contact Janiene Torch at 202-476-4500.


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About Children’s National Medical Center:
Children's National Medical Center, located in Washington, DC, is a proven leader in the development of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. Children’s has been serving the nation's children for more than 135 years. Children’s National is proudly ranked among the best pediatric hospitals in America by US News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.childrensnational.org.

About Zayed Giving:
Zayed Giving creates and supports different programs that cover health, education, environment and volunteer work based on the needs locally and internationally. Zayed Giving works with government organizations, private sectors and non profit organizations to meet the needs of the people and create a better future.



 


   
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