A partnership between SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the United States has enabled 969 children to receive specialised medical care in Abu Dhabi between April 2025 and June 2026.
The collaboration also helped 189 families access advanced paediatric treatment locally, reducing the need to travel overseas for specialised care.
The figures were announced ahead of the 20th SEHA International Paediatric Conference (SIPC 2026), taking place from October 16 to 18 at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. Organised by SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, in collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s, the conference is expected to bring together around 700 healthcare professionals.
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The three-day programme includes 30 presentations, six workshops and 29 international speakers, alongside experts from the UAE. Topics will cover genetic conditions, gene therapy, mental health, cardiovascular and kidney diseases, respiratory conditions and rare childhood disorders.
The partnership between SKMC and Cincinnati Children’s spans several specialties, including paediatric cardiac surgery, neurology, cancer treatment, bone marrow transplantation and rehabilitation.
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The conference will also provide a platform for UAE-based doctors and researchers to present eight complex medical cases and seven research abstracts, supporting knowledge exchange and professional development.
The initiative aims to strengthen paediatric healthcare expertise and improve access to specialised treatment for children across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
