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Oncology Care in the UAE

  • Emirates Oncology Society
  • Burjeel Medical City

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a cornerstone of the Arab world and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Despite being a relatively young country, the UAE healthcare system has proven to be one of the highly ranked healthcare systems worldwide. Oncology care in the UAE blends a unique mixture and collaboration between public and private healthcare sectors. This chapter covers the oncology care in the UAE, and highlights the potential for growth in oncology care in the UAE, making the UAE an attractive location for medical tourism for oncology care.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Healthcare in the Arab World
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages521-538
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9783030368111
ISBN (Print)9783030368104
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cancer in UAE
  • Cancer in the Arab world
  • Gulf Cooperation Council Oncology
  • Oncology Medical Tourism
  • UAE Oncology
  • UAE healthcare

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