Elderly couple aged 89 and 72 survive coronavirus in UAE
Recoveries reflect quality of health care in the emirates
Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the full recovery of an 89-year-old coronavirus patient and his 72-year-old wife after receiving necessary treatment at Al Kuwait Hospital in Dubai.
The husband, who was suffering from pre-existing conditions including diabetes, blood pressure and cardiomyopathy, and his wife were both tested twice and the results were negative in the two tests, using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique.
Thanks to the UAE’s effective health-care system and the excellent health care provided to senior citizens, coupled with the commitment to the global best medical practices, the two patients are now free of any COVID-19 symptoms, the ministry affirmed.
Outstanding health care for senior citizens
Expressing his happiness with the recovery of the couple, Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, congratulated the two patients and their family, thanking the medical team at Al Kuwait Hospital for their dedication and sincere efforts in offering best health-care facilities to all patients.
Al Owais lauded the directives issued by the wise leadership to pay special attention to senior citizens in light of the spread of COVID-19, especially those with chronic diseases. Recently, a humanitarian initiative was launched to provide free COVID-19 testing to senior citizens to ensure their health.
“Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the UAE has been proactive and proved its readiness and capability to deal and cope with all crises and emergencies.
"From day one, it was very keen to provide highly-qualified medical cadres, advanced medical equipment and strategic stockpile of medicines, which show how the UAE is adopting an exceptional strategy in containing the spread of COVID-19 and preserving the health and safety of all individuals,” the minister said.
Efficiency of medical personnel
Dr Mohamed Salim Al Olama, the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and Head of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Health Services Corporation, extended his heart-felt congratulations to the couple who made full recovery despite the fact that the husband was suffering from pre-existing conditions. This sends a ray of hope for other aged patients with COVID-19, he added.
Al Olama thanked the medical cadres at Al Kuwait Hospital for their strenuous efforts in providing health and psychological support to patients and lauded the efficiency of the UAE’s medical protocol.
“The high coronavirus recovery rate in the UAE would not have been achieved had it not been for the sustained efforts being made by all medical workers, who set a leading example in human service, valour and determination to safeguard the health and safety of the society,” he further said.
Al Olama praised the relentless efforts of the UAE health sector in handling the COVID-19 crisis. Our robust health sector has not only strengthened the measures, procedures and proactive initiatives that guarantee the safety of society, but also adopted innovative treatments, enhanced the capacity of health facilities and expanded the scope of screening, in addition to providing highly qualified medical personnel and medical and preventive supplies, he added.