Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Scientific Committee Chairperson of the International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition (IFM 2026), joins moderator Maria Escobar for an insightful conversation with MedEdge MEA.
Dr. Ibtesam discusses the transformation from a “sick-care system” to an integrated, preventive, predictive and technology-driven healthcare system. She also explains the evolving role of family physicians, the growing importance of remote patient monitoring, and why collaboration between healthcare professionals, policymakers, government and the private sector is essential.
The conversation also explores:
- Preventive healthcare, screening and healthy longevity
- Value-based and patient-centred healthcare
- Technology and remote patient monitoring
- The evolving role of family physicians
- Women’s health, paediatrics, obesity and mental health
- Collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem
- The future direction of IFM
