National Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Pre-Emptive Campaign

National Hospital has launched a Pre-emptive Campaign against Diabetes, Hypertension and Coronary Heart Disease considered the killer diseases of the century. The hospital conducts various programs to increase the awareness and the risks associated with these diseases, which include screening tests, consultations and group meetings.

· Full Screening
       - Thorough medical check-up by consultant in the mentioned diseases
       - ECG
       - Laboratory screening for various lipids, blood sugar, kidney functions and other tests, if necessary

· Offering consultations regarding preventive measures to people who are at risk to ensure a normal span of life.

· Management of diagnosed patients and monitoring their progress to avoid serious complications

· Proper management of the dreadful complications of these diseases.


Policy Adopted
One full working day per week will be dedicated to consultations on each disease.
· Saturday - Diabetes Mellitus.
· Monday - Hypertension.
· Wednesday - Coronary Heart Disease

For consultations pre-arranged appointments should be fixed through the receptionist at 02-6711000

Free Weekly Educational Group Meetings
· The Group Meetings will be held at this Hospital in the Lecture Room on the 5th Floor.
· It is a free public invitation for all concerned, but the number is limited to 12 seats.
· Those interested must book ahead through our receptionist at 02-6711000.
· The meeting is held every Thursday between 2pm to 5pm


Purpose of Group Meetings
It is an informative, instructive and constructive group gathering with the concerned consultant sharing thoughts, ideas and discussions - to help work out a unified policy for prevention and management of these killer diseases.


Who is at risk?
· The presence of one or more members of the family suffering from one or more of these diseases including positive family history of high lipid profile.
· Smokers
· Asymptomatic patients with high lipid profile
· Those suffering from obesity and having a sedentary and stressful life
· Those over 45 years in males and over 55 years in females.