SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, will host the 20th SEHA International Paediatric Conference (SIPC 2026) in collaboration with Cincinnati Childrenโs from 16 to 18 October 2026 at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi.
Under the theme โCutting Edge Paediatric Update,โ the conference is expected to bring together around 700 delegates to discuss advances in paediatric medicine and approaches to complex childhood conditions. The event will feature 30 presentations, six Meet the Expert workshops, 29 international speakers and six speakers from the UAE.
The conference builds on the partnership between SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and Cincinnati Childrenโs, which supports specialized pediatric services, clinical knowledge exchange and workforce development in Abu Dhabi.
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Between April 2025 and June 2026, 969 children received care through services delivered under the partnership, while 189 families accessed specialised care in Abu Dhabi.
The scientific programme will cover genetic conditions and gene therapy, child and adolescent mental health, paediatric cardiovascular and kidney conditions, immune-mediated disorders, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, complex care and ethical decision-making. Sessions will also examine rare conditions and clinical approaches through case-based discussions.
Dr Jamal Al-Jubeh, Conference Chair, Chair of the SEHA Paediatric Council and Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at SKMC, said: โThe twentieth edition gives us an opportunity to look beyond the milestone itself and consider what clinicians need from a scientific meeting. The programme focuses on complex decisions encountered in practice, integrating international and local experiences from the UAE. That exchange is most valuable when it provides participants with evidence and approaches they can discuss and adapt with their teams.โ
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The event will also feature eight complex cases and seven research abstracts presented by UAE-based contributors. Through clinical discussions, research presentations and expert-led learning, SIPC 2026 aims to strengthen paediatric expertise and support the development of personalised care for children and families across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
Dr Dan von Allmen, Regional President, Cincinnati Childrenโs Global Health Consultancy, said: “Co-hosting this conference will create an opportunity for specialists from different locations to examine clinical developments together and learn from one another. Our faculty looks forward to exchanging knowledge with colleagues in the UAE and contributing to discussions grounded in evidence, complex cases, and practical decision-making. These conversations help professional communities learn from one anotherโs global and local expertise.”
