Free cancer, diabetes screenings through Abu Dhabi’s new fundraising drive. Are you eligible?

Abu Dhabi: A new fundraising initiative will support early screening programmes for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes among basic health insurance holders in Abu Dhabi emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, Abu Dhabi Government’s official channel to receive social contributions, inked a landmark agreement to jointly launch the initiative.

It focuses on cancer screening coverage, providing free cancer screening to people with basic health insurance, including women aged 40 to 75 for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening, and men aged 40 to 75 for colorectal cancer screening.

Detect type 2 diabetes
The initiative includes a programme for the early detection of heart disease and diabetes risks. The programme aims to detect type 2 diabetes and prediabetes early among individuals with basic insurance, offering men and women aged 40 to 75 comprehensive screenings for diabetes and cardiovascular disease risks. This initiative seeks to reduce complications and support early intervention to improve overall health.

Basic insurance holders

The ADPHC-Ma’an partnership lays out a framework for extensive cooperation in developing, funding, and implementing a screening coverage project to aid populations with only basic health insurance coverage in Abu Dhabi.

Dr Rashid Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADPHC and Engineer Abdulla Hamid Al Ameri, Director General of Ma’an, signed the agreement during the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
“This initiative is a testament to our shared vision of building a healthier Abu Dhabi through early detection and proactive care for all residents, regardless of their health insurance coverage,” Dr Al Suwaidi said.

Al Ameri noted: “Our goal is to provide essential health services to those in need, while fostering a culture of giving and collective responsibility.”

Partnership
Ma’an will lead the fundraising campaign through its official platforms, mobilising contributions from the public and private sectors and individuals. The initiative will be featured on the authority’s official contributions platform, where community members can directly support the cause.
ADPHC will be responsible for project implementation, which includes selecting service providers, managing project execution, and ensuring quality and compliance with best practices. ADPHC will closely coordinate with the authority to ensure budget allocation transparency and provide detailed progress reports throughout the project’s lifecycle.