Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Performs Emergency Robotic Urology Surgery

News Desk 16/04/2026

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has performed an emergency robotic urology surgery. This case represents an exceptional milestone in the field of

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Earns JCI Academic Medical Center Re-Accreditation

News Desk 23/02/2026

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has achieved re-accreditation as an Academic Medical Center by Joint Commission International (JCI) under the recently launched 8th Edition Standards. This milestone positions SSMC among the […]

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Introduces Implantable Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

News Desk 17/02/2026

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has introduced an implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for adults living with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a breathing disorder

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City’s Rehabilitation Facility Achieves CARF Accreditation

PR News Desk 29/05/2025

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, has today announced the accreditation of its rehabilitation facility by CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services. CARF accreditation is a widely recognised global benchmark for excellence

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Al Khaznah Leathers and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Collaborate to Support Young Burn Survivors

PR News Desk 28/05/2025

Al Khaznah Leathers (AKL), founded in 2003 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan and recognized as a pioneer in sustainable leather manufacturing, has launched a heartfelt initiative in collaboration with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group. Aligned […]

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Opens 4th Annual Trauma and Injury Prevention Week

PR News Desk 23/05/2025

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of the PureHealth Group and one of the UAE’s largest and most advanced hospitals for serious and complex trauma care, has today officially welcomed delegates and attendees to the 4th Annual Trauma and Injury Prevention Week –an event which it is hosting and will run from 19–22 May. […]

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Introduces Dedicated Cancer Survivorship Clinic to Empower and Support Patients in Life After Cancer Treatment

PR News Desk 22/04/2025

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, has today announced the launch of its Survivorship Clinic, a dedicated service to support cancer survivors as they navigate the complexities of life post-treatment. The Survivorship Clinic marks a significant step forward […]

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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Launches Specialised Perimenopause Clinic

PR News Desk 08/04/2025

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of  PureHealth, has today announced the opening of its dedicated perimenopause clinic, offering tailored, comprehensive care for women navigating their menopausal journey. If left unmanaged, menopause can be one of the most challenging stages in a

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A Medical Milestone: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Delivers Quintuplets

PR News Desk 24/12/2024

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, has today announced the extra-ordinary delivery of five newborn babies – all from a quintuplet pregnancy. Quintuplet pregnancy is extremely rare, with spontaneous occurrences happening in approximately 1 in 45 to 60 […]

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SHEIKH SHAKHBOUT MEDICAL CITY’S NURSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ATTAINS PRACTICE TRANSITION ACCREDITATION

News Desk 18/06/2024

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care and member of the PureHealth network, has announced the accreditation of its Nurse Fellowship Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). The program sets global standards for fellowship programs that transition