The Emirates Healthcare Services Foundation announced that it has introduced a “blood drawing robot” device to its affiliated healthcare facilities, with the aim of being a leading institution in the region in utilizing this advanced technology.
Studies indicate that this robot is capable of saving 80% of the time required by the medical staff for blood drawing and also reduces patient waiting time by 50% to receive blood drawing services.
The robot utilizes artificial intelligence technology and infrared rays to achieve high-quality service.
The blood drawing robot was unveiled during the “Arab Health 2024” exhibition and conference, where the foundation participates as a strategic partner in healthcare services with four main pillars and under the slogan “Innovating for your health… Distinguishing with you.” The foundation will present 27 diverse healthcare projects, including 15 projects being showcased for the first time in the regional platform.
Dr. Youssef Mohamed Al Sarkal, the General Manager of the Emirates Healthcare Services Foundation, affirmed that modern technology and artificial intelligence represent a revolution in the healthcare sector and have become a fundamental pillar in improving the quality of medical services and enhancing comprehensive healthcare.
He also pointed out that modern devices and technologies contribute to providing accurate and rapid diagnosis, improving medical records management, and enhancing communication among medical teams to make more precise medical decisions.
He stated that the foundation is diligently working to strengthen its leadership in the field of using medical robots, given the vital role these robots play in enhancing the efficiency of medical services, making them sustainable, and efficiently executing tasks, allowing medical teams to focus on value-added tasks.
He explained that the blood drawing robot will contribute to enhancing the quality of this service by increasing accuracy, speed of execution, and minimizing risks to the minimum level. He also confirmed the foundation’s participation in research studies related to the uses of this robot.
In his statement, Dr. Abdullah Al Naqbi, Acting Executive Director of the Auxiliary Healthcare Services Sector, emphasized that technology is a means of progress and a vital partner that contributes to improving individuals’ lives and providing effective healthcare services.
He pointed out that introducing the blood drawing service by the robot in the company’s institutions is a testament to its commitment to fully benefit from this technology to enhance healthcare services and ensure the provision of sustainable, high-quality healthcare services to all patients.
He also noted that the foundation is one of the leading healthcare institutions in enhancing medical and therapeutic services by providing surgical robots in its hospitals.
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