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9 September 2024
Malaffi Connects All Abu Dhabi Healthcare Facilities to the Centralised Philips Image Exchange Solution
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Abu Dhabi –  Sept 9, 2024: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate and Malaffi platform, a strategic initiative of DoH operated by M42’s Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), announced the completion of connecting all healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi through the platform with […]
9 September 2024
Presight awarded landmark contract by Jordanian Ministry to drive digital transformation in the healthcare sector
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Amman, Jordan, Sept 9, 2024: Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MODEE) that will set the pace of digital transformation in the country’s healthcare sector. The contract will see Presight leverage M42's Abu Dhabi Health Data […]
29 May 2024
Malaffi Recognition Ceremony
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In 2023, Malaffi witnessed adoption by over 65% of Abu Dhabi's doctors, exceeding average clinical adoption rates globally. This achievement underscores Malaffi's status as an invaluable tool for clinicians to provide higher quality of care and a testament to the collaborative effort of our provider community. Without their steadfast support and dedication, Malaffi's success would […]
15 May 2024
M42 launches AI-powered tool to automate TB screening and cut workload up to 80%
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Global health-tech company’s new x-ray screening tool can potentially automate the reporting of tuberculosis (TB) screening and cut radiologists’ workload by up to 80%. Preliminary results at Capital Health Screening Centre (CHSC) show zero missed TB cases in over one million scans. Technology can be implemented at Malaffi, the Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange and […]
15 May 2024
DoH Inks Strategic Collaboration with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services and AstraZeneca to Combat Breast Cancer with New Research Platform
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On the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, The entities will collaborate to develop the UAE’s first Breast Cancer Quality Improvement Programme (QiP) and Research Platform, accelerating progress in the fight against breast cancer Through this initiative, Abu Dhabi will be the first in the region to offer a dedicated National Quality Improvement tool […]
20 February 2024
Malaffi Receives Glowing Reviews and Remarkable Clinical Adoption in Landmark Survey by The Department of Health
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Over 81% of the respondents say they are satisfied and highly satisfied with Malaffi’s clinical platform. 90% of clinicians said they are willing to recommend Malaffi to their peers. 95% of the respondents agreed that Malaffi positively impacts their day-to-day practice. More than 90% of respondents said that they use Malaffi in their practice.   […]
13 February 2024
VitalHub UK expands health tech portfolio into Middle East through a partnership with ADHDS
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VitalHub UK has announced the expansion of its digital healthcare portfolio into the Middle East, via a new strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), an Abu Dhabi-based premier digital healthcare solutions organisation and a strategic catalyst for advancing healthcare in Abu Dhabi and beyond. ADHDS is part of M42, a first-of-its-kind health […]
13 February 2024
Philips and Malaffi join forces at Arab Health 2024, setting global standards for seamless healthcare image exchange
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Building on the collaboration established in 2022, Malaffi becomes a global reference site for Philips' Image Exchange Solution Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology has announced a pioneering collaboration with Malaffi, operated by Abu Dhabi Health Data Services, a M42 company, the region’s […]
30 January 2024
DoH Announces Partnership with ADHDS and MSD GCC to Experiment with the Application of Blockchain Technology in Healthcare
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The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), the operator of Abu Dhabi’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform “Malaffi”, and MSD GCC, a leading biopharmaceutical company, to experiment with blockchain technology in a […]
10 January 2024
Forbes 2024: Empowering Collaboration Through Health Information Exchange
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Since its launch in January 2019, Malaffi has had a profound impact on the entire healthcare ecosystem throughout Abu Dhabi. As the region's inaugural health information exchange (HIE), it has achieved significant milestones, fostering a fully connected healthcare sector and being a key component in the digital transformation of healthcare as envisioned by Abu Dhabi’s […]
20 October 2023
DoH’s Malaffi and MOHAP Announce the Completion of the Latest Phase of Riayati Integration
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Malaffi, the Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), announce the completion of a new phase of integration with the federal HIE, Riayati. This step enables Malaffi’s clinical users to access patient information recorded during their visits to […]
18 October 2023
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi announces partnership with M42 to advance Precision Medicine in Abu Dhabi
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Through Malaffi, the Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, clinicians will be able to view the pharmacogenomic report (PGx) for the participants of the Emirati Genome Program The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate and Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), a M42 company, today announced […]
4 October 2023
As One of the Strategic Initiatives Launched by DoH, Malaffi Achieves Another Milestone with Linking 2 Billion Unique Clinical Records
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Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), has marked a significant milestone of connecting 2 billion unique clinical records representing 7.9 million unique patient records in Abu Dhabi. Malaffi provides access to a broad spectrum of clinical records covering encounters, […]
3 October 2023
Malaffi Receives Prestigious Gold Initiative Certificate for Excellence in Interoperability and Health Information Exchange
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Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), was awarded a Platinum Star in the category of Interoperability and Health Information Exchange, as part of the Gold Initiative Certificate by the Arab Hospitals Federation in partnership with HIMSS (Healthcare Information and […]
13 September 2023
Empowering Nurses through Interoperability
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As the largest group of healthcare professionals, nurses form the backbone of the healthcare system, working as integral members of the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care, education, and advocacy for patients. Nurses both create and consume large amounts of patient information. They typically spend more time with patients than other care providers, thus play […]
21 June 2023
Malaffi Top Users 2022
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We're proud to see how Abu Dhabi clinicians have embraced Malaffi by consistently utilising the platform and hearing their appreciation for how it helps them improve patient outcomes. We want to give a special shoutout to the clinicians who have been the most frequent users of Malaffi in 2022. These dedicated healthcare professionals have used […]
1 May 2023
Malaffi Participates at Leading Industry Events
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Malaffi is honoured to participate and support at leading industry conferences alongside healthcare professionals and industry specialists. Malaffi will take part in events taking place in the UAE during May. Please see more information about our participation below. HIMSS Executive Summit 2023 HIMSS Executive Summit 2023 will take place in Dubai. It is an exclusive […]
17 April 2023
Malaffi to highlight Abu Dhabi’s regional leadership in digital transformation in healthcare at HIMSS23 in Chicago USA
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Malaffi, the first Health Information Exchange (HIE) in the Middle East and North Africa and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, today announced its participation at HIMSS23 Global Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, USA. Malaffi has been selected for the third consecutive year to present at the annual conference, which […]
15 March 2023
Department of Health and Malaffi participates for the third consecutive year at the HIMSS Global Conference
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For the third consecutive year, Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and Malaffi have been chosen to participate at the HIMSS Global Conference and Exhibition, one of the most prestigious events in the field of digital health globally, to be held in Chicago USA, from 17-21, April 2023. Representatives from Malaffi will present an educational session […]
2 February 2023
Malaffi adds radiology images as part of the centralised patient records in Abu Dhabi
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Multiple countries across the globe have built Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) to centralise and mobilise patient records and drive better quality of care and improved patient outcomes. Enshrined by World Health Organisation’s eHealth Resolution[i] “to foster exchange of data and information for the promotion of health, health systems and training of healthcare workers,” countries see […]
1 February 2023
UAE Health Authorities announce successful integration between “Riayati”, “Malaffi”, and “Nabidh”
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The UAE health authorities including the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Department of Health-Abu Dhabi (DoH), and Dhabi Health Authority (DHA) have announced the successful integration of "Riayati", the National Unified Medical Record (NUMR), "Malaffi" and “Nabidh” platforms. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the "Emirates Health" platform during which […]
5 January 2023
Healthcare Information Exchange and the preventive healthcare in Abu Dhabi
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The broad goal of the UAE’s ambitious Centennial 2071 project is “for future generations to live a happier life in a better environment, with bigger opportunities and stronger communication with the world,” according to the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This blueprint for the future is based on four pillars: education, […]
14 November 2022
Department of Health - Abu Dhabi: Malaffi Adds Radiology Images to Patient Records through Image Exchange Solution
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Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform and strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), announced the launch of an image exchange solution, providing authorised clinicians secure access to radiology and diagnostic images as part of patients’ records in Malaffi. Ultimately, following a phased approach, two million radiology images […]
19 October 2022
Malaffi takes part at the GCC e-Health Workforce Development Conference 2022
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Malaffi continues to support the GCC e-Health Workforce Development Conference, this year taking place on November 1-3, at Jumeirah Emirates Tower in Dubai. Visit our booth at the exhibition hall and make sure you attend the presentations by our team members Date: 2 November 2022 • HIE Forum Presentation: HIE & Image Exchange Interoperability Speaker: […]
12 October 2022
DoH and Malaffi launch the Malaffi Health Portal
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Abu Dhabi – October 11, 2022: As an innovative extension of the region’s first Health Information Exchange platform, Malaffi, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) launches the Malaffi Health Portal on the sideline of its participation at GITEX Global 2022.  The Portal seeks to provide the Emirate’s community members with a convenient and […]
6 September 2022
Malaffi Reaches 1 Billion Clinical Records
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Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, a key strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), has achieved a major milestone by connecting 1 billion unique clinical records from 7 million unique patient records in Abu Dhabi, in just three and half years. Malaffi now connects nearly 100% of […]
11 August 2022
Department of Health and Malaffi use AI to predict patients’ future risk of disease in Abu Dhabi
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Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), has added a Patient Risk Profile as a new functionality available to all doctors that are authorised to access the platform. The functionality predicts the level of risk for an individual patient to develop […]
1 June 2022
Malaffi Appoints Robert Denson as Acting CEO
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We would like to announce the appointment of Robert Denson as the Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (“Malaffi”). Robert will succeed Atif Al Braiki who was a critical driving force behind the establishment of Malaffi; the pioneer Health Information Exchange (HIE) in the MENA region, now serving as a benchmark for other […]
27 May 2022
Celebrating World Emergency Medicine Day
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A recent study found that 96% of physicians agree that easier access to patient clinical data can save lives. This is essential in the emergency care setting. Having access to a patient’s past medical history is critical when treating patients in emergency situations, when they are unconscious, seriously unwell, or do not speak the language. […]
13 May 2022
Looking into the future of the Health Information Exchange
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Malaffi is the first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform in the Middle East and North Africa, connecting public and private healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi safely and securely. Malaffi provides the meaningful, real-time transmission of critical patient health information amongst healthcare providers, resulting in a centralised database of unified patient records that improves healthcare quality […]
25 March 2022
Malaffi Top Users 2021
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It makes us incredibly proud to see that Malaffi has become an integral part of the workflow of many clinicians. There is no better recognition than the fact that Malaffi has been consistently utilised by more than 30% of the users with access. Over the past years, we have heard and shared many great stories about […]
14 March 2022
Abu Dhabi’s Digital Transformation in Healthcare to be Showcased at the HIMSS22 Global Conference in Orlando
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Abu Dhabi – March 14, 2022: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) and a strategic initiative of DOH, today announced their participation at the upcoming HIMSS22 Global Conference and Exhibition, in Orlando, USA. DOH and Malaffi have been selected for the second consecutive year […]
14 February 2022
How technology can improve access to healthcare
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Technology is driving major changes in many aspects of healthcare, creating new expectations that the industry must strive to meet. Not only does it offer the potential for better patient experiences, but it gives us a wider opportunity to make meaningful enhancements to our social purpose and environmental sustainability obligations. This includes the drive toward […]
14 February 2022
Malaffi participates for the second consecutive year at HIMSS Global Conference
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For the second consecutive year, Malaffi and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) were selected to participate at the HIMSS22 Global Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Orlando, USA, from 14th-18th March 2022, under the theme “Reimagine Health”. Representatives from Malaffi and the DOH will deliver two educational sessions to highlight the leading efforts […]
11 February 2022
Atif Al Braiki Receives HIMSS22 Changemaker in Health Award
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Malaffi proudly announces that our Chief Executive Officer, Atif Al Braiki, has been honoured with the HIMSS22 Changemaker in Health Award determined by public voting. This Award celebrates innovative senior executives and connects top leaders who have made significant contributions to digital health and improved care by utilising the power of information and technology. Under […]
27 January 2022
Adoption of clinical data standards paving the road to better healthcare
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The basic premise of digital transformation of healthcare is the availability of centralised and high-quality data. This would seem quite easily available in 2022, especially in a world where we are all connected via smartphones to instantly accessible and shareable information. Traditionally, however, we have seen how healthcare systems struggle to exchange information, which leaves […]
27 January 2022
Shaping healthcare through digital transformation solutions
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Malaffi celebrates its three-year anniversary by sharing solutions which will further enable positive patient outcomes. Malaffi is the first Health Information Exchange platform in the Middle East and North Africa, connecting public and private healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi safely and securely. Malaffi provides the meaningful, real-time transmission of critical patient health information amongst healthcare […]
27 January 2022
Beyond HIE – Unleashing the Power of Data
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the extent to which our fates are intertwined. The lines between individual and community have become increasingly blurred; and it is now more evident that the health of one is dependent on the other. In such an environment, we have witnessed the immense value of data-driven decisions in enabling the […]
27 January 2022
Healthcare in a Digitally Enabled Era
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The digitalisation of the healthcare sector has been an integral part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi strategic agenda over the last years. Currently, Abu Dhabi is set to become the leading healthcare destination globally. Its acceleration of digital transformation has been inspiring in the Middle East and Africa and has empowered the globally recognised […]
25 January 2022
Malaffi Marks Three Years of Connecting Healthcare at Arab Health 2022
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Abu Dhabi – January 25, 2022: As part of its participation in Arab Health 2022, Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, along with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, celebrates its three-year anniversary and showcases its strategic plans to enhance Abu […]
18 January 2022
Malaffi participates at Arab Health 2022
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At the 47th edition of the Arab Health Congress, from 24–27 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Malaffi will mark its three-year anniversary and showcase its next strategic solutions aimed to bolster the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. At the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) stand, Malaffi will showcase a data […]
28 November 2021
All of Abu Dhabi’s hospitals connect to health information exchange Malaffi
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Abu Dhabi’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, Malaffi, has announced that all public and private hospitals in the Emirate are now connected to the platform. It enables 39,600 doctors, nurses, and other staff members located across 1,539 healthcare facilities to safely and securely access patient information in real-time, captured from 98% patient episodes. This […]
31 October 2021
Malaffi Participates at Leading Industry Events
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Malaffi is honoured to participate at leading industry conferences alongside healthcare professionals and industry experts. Malaffi will take part both in-person and virtually at the events taking place during the month of November in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Please see more information about our participation below.   1. International Council of Nurses Congress 2021 […]
27 October 2021
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre win two prestigious awards at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2021
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Abu Dhabi – October 27, 2021: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) won two major awards at the Asian Business Review’s Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2021. This was in recognition of their leading digital initiatives, which contributed to enhancing the healthcare sector’s digital infrastructure and […]
14 October 2021
100% of Abu Dhabi-based Hospitals Connected to Malaffi
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Abu Dhabi – October 17, 2021: In line with the ongoing efforts to enhance patient experience and improve the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes in Abu Dhabi, Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), announced today that all public […]
13 October 2021
Malaffi recognised as a successful public-private data-sharing partnership model
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The National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals recently launched a whitepaper “Accelerating achievement of the SDGs in the UAE: A blueprint for public-private data-sharing partnerships” as part of its efforts to accelerate the achievements of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the UAE by highlighting the partnerships between public and private sectors in the […]
12 September 2021
Safety or privacy – do we need to choose?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the lives of billions of people around the world and its impact will be felt within all facets of our society for many years to come. As governments have struggled to wrestle back control and limit the spread of the disease, it has become clear that […]
9 August 2021
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Digital Health Platforms to be Showcased at the HIMSS21 Conference in Las Vegas
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 9 August 2021: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), The Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC)and Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) a strategic initiative of the Department of Health (DOH), today announced their participation at the upcoming Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. […]
6 July 2021
Malaffi Participates at HIMSS21 Conference in Las Vegas
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Malaffi is extremely proud to announce its participation alongside the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC), in the upcoming HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc) global conference and exhibition. The theme for HIMSS21 is ‘Be the Change’, and under this banner, Malaffi was selected […]
30 June 2021
HIMSS21: Be the Change
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Patients today are more informed than ever before – they expect, and deserve, the very highest standards of healthcare. This drives us to look at how digital health can shape their experience, for the better, and ensure that we deliver care that is of the highest quality. We must also focus on issues such as […]
24 June 2021
Abu Dhabi: Pushing the Boundaries of Excellence in Public Health Through Digital Transformation
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In the coming years, digitalisation will transform all aspects of healthcare and touch our lives by improving the quality of treatment we receive, how we monitor our health and live our lives. From shaping how we interact with healthcare professionals to informing how treatment decisions are made, data is at the heart of the astounding […]
20 June 2021
Malaffi participates at Arab Health 2021
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Malaffi once again takes part in Arab Health 2021, one of the largest medical exhibition and conference in the Middle East. The event is available online from Sunday, May 23 to Thursday, July 22, and live in-person from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 June, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Our experts will be part […]
16 June 2021
Malaffi receives its first regional award -The ZIMAM-Elsevier Digital Health Transformation Project of the Year 2020-2021
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Malaffi was recognised with its first award – The ZIMAM-Elsevier ‘Digital Health Transformation Project of the Year 2020-2021’, an initiative of the GCC Taskforce on Workplace Development in Digital Healthcare Conference. The ZIMAM Award, in collaboration with Elsevier, aims to recognise and honour the best players in digital health. The Award is given to organisations that […]
31 May 2021
Atif Al Braiki recognised as a HIMSS Future50 Health IT Leader
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Malaffi is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Atif Al Braiki, has been selected as part of the HIMSS Future50 Health IT Leader Class of 2021 The goal of HIMSS Future50 Community is to connect esteemed digital leaders worldwide who strive to make significant contributions to healthcare delivery. As CEO of Abu Dhabi […]
30 May 2021
Malaffi Receives International Accreditations in Patient Data Security
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Abu Dhabi –May 30, 2021: Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), today announced that it has received accreditation from two global authorities – the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) – recognising excellence […]
16 May 2021
Malaffi Supports the Abu Dhabi COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
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Abu Dhabi –May 16, 2021:The UAE has set ambitious targets for COVID-19 vaccinations. Thanks to the Choose to Vaccinate campaign, the country is among the leading countries in the world in terms of vaccination rates, with over 11 million doses administered so far1. In Abu Dhabi, the response to the pandemic has been exemplary from […]
12 May 2021
The integral role nurses play within our healthcare sector
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  May 12th marked International Nurses Day, an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the invaluable contribution that nurses make to our lives. Healthcare is shifting towards a multidisciplinary approach, and making up more than half of the workforce, we are vital team members providing comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care to improve patient outcomes. The […]
27 April 2021
Abu Dhabi - global leader in COVID-19 response
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  The Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) was established in 2019, to ensure excellence in the principles of public healthcare within our Emirate. Through the ongoing promotion of public health initiatives and preventative health concepts, we work with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi to preserve the health of our people and to […]
5 April 2021
Department of Health announces 95% of Abu Dhabi based hospitals now connected to Malaffi
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Abu Dhabi – April 5, 2021: Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, one of the key initiatives of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), has today announced that 95% of hospitals within Abu Dhabi that use Electronic Medical Records, have connected their systems to Malaffi. Malaffi now safely and securely […]
4 April 2021
Protecting the privacy of patients' health information
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  Abdulla Bader Al Sayari, Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, reflects on the importance of the recently introduced DOH Standard on Patient Healthcare Data Privacy for ensuring patient privacy at all times. "At the Department of Health, we continually strive to maintain excellence in healthcare standards. By shaping a regulatory […]
11 March 2021
Continuity of care is essential to managing kidney disease
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World Kidney Day may not be as widely acknowledged as other disease awareness campaigns, but it certainly deserves our attention. Kidney disease, is a silent disease in the early stages, meaning diagnosis is often late and can result in life-long complications that require dialysis as a last resort. On March 11th, the global World Kidney […]
11 March 2021
The Evolution of Healthcare - Patient Safety
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How is Malaffi committed to patient safety? Malaffi, as the region’s first health information exchange, and a strategic initiative of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, safely and securely connects public and private healthcare providers across the Emirate. Currently, Malaffi is on its way to connecting 95% of all hospitals in Abu Dhabi and covers […]
28 February 2021
The Future of Emirati Innovation in Healthcare
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This week we are marking UAE Innovation Month and celebrating a Golden Jubilee of innovation - 50 years of Imagination, 50 years of Inspiration and 50 years of Inclusion. This month, the UAE became the fifth country in the world to send a spacecraft to Mars. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi […]
4 February 2021
How Malaffi is supporting the coordination and continuity of cancer care
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Today marks World Cancer Day, a global initiative which aims to raise worldwide awareness and education around the disease. A key focus of World Cancer Day is reducing premature deaths and improving the quality of a survivor’s life – an ambitious goal recognized by our leadership in Abu Dhabi. The Department of Health is committed […]
10 December 2020
Malaffi platform to use predictive analytics technology to improve the health of Abu Dhabi residents
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 10, 2020: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE), today showcased a population risk management analytics platform at GITEX. The technology will empower the healthcare sector to support care management, improve population health and assist in ensuring continuity […]
24 November 2020
Abu Dhabi’s health information exchange platform transforms the way healthcare is delivered
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All that the 80-year-old Emirati wanted was to get some relief from his high fever when he consulted Dr Maisa Abdalla, General Practitioner at Kanad Hospital. He had dismissed the doctor’s queries on chronic conditions he might suffer from with a cursory no. But it was imperative for Dr Abdalla to know the medical history […]
18 November 2020
Unlocking the Value of Connected Healthcare webinar
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The implementation of Malaffi, as the first HIE in the Middle East, has fortified the position of Abu Dhabi as a regional leader in technological innovation and advanced healthcare. On 25th November, Malaffi participated in a webinar, together with Harvard Business Review Arabia and MTH Technology Review Arabia, to discuss in detail the true value […]
1 November 2020
The role of HIEs in improving Patient Safety – bridging the information gap
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  Keeping patients safe is intrinsic to the work of healthcare professionals. It is at the core of all we strive to achieve, but unfortunately, modern medicine still sometimes falls short. There are identified gaps in the way patient information is recorded, with fragmented and “siloed” information. But thankfully, as technology plays an ever-increasing role […]
8 October 2020
The critical need to put patient safety on the agenda
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Malaffi is proud to once again announce its sponsorship of the Patient Safety event: The COVID-19 Virtual Edition, by Informa markets, being held from 5-7 November 2020. As the region’s longest running event dedicated to patient safety, every year sees advocates of patient safety come together to collaborate and explore innovative solutions to current challenges, […]
2 September 2020
Department of Health celebrates the first ‘go-live’ anniversary of Malaffi with more than 60% of Abu Dhabi based hospitals now connected
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Abu Dhabi – September 2, 2020: Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, one of the key initiatives of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), has announced that almost one year from the first go-live milestone, more than 60% of all hospitals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have connected to […]
27 August 2020
Global healthcare needs to speak a common language to tackle the challenge of COVID-19
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The pandemic has drawn attention to the inadequacies of the world’s data sharing frameworks. It has highlighted the lack of interoperability (the ability of computer systems to exchange information and operate in conjunction with each other) of many medical systems used by public and private providers, laboratories, and pharmacies globally. As a result, data exchange […]
6 August 2020
Being better connected for our patients
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  Situations of outbreak highlight the importance and urgency of having connected healthcare now more than ever before. Giving doctors and healthcare providers instant access to patient data is crucial to making a well-informed decision, and it can save lives, especially in an emergency. However, regardless of the scenario, outbreak or emergency, connecting healthcare professionals […]
13 July 2020
The way to prevent asthma symptoms being misread for Covid-19
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  In the UAE, over 14 per cent of residents have asthma and up to one fifth of the population is allergic to something. Adding to which, in what can be a frightening reality for many patients, healthcare providers acknowledge the similarities between the symptoms of allergies, asthma and Covid-19. This early uncertainty can mislead […]
29 June 2020
Smarter Healthcare With Malaffi
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Healthcare providers usually record patient medical infor­mation in a linear patient file or on their internal electronic medical record (EMR) system, available only within the same organisation; however, this kind of record-keeping does not nec­essarily provide a holistic view of a patient’s medical history or treatment chronology. What’s more, it is unable to present health […]
22 June 2020
Department of Health’s Malaffi: Connected information facilitating smarter care
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In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, connectivity in healthcare has never been more urgent and important than now. It has been widely reported that patients with underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms from the infection. By having access to real-time test results and the relevant information from a patient’s medical history, […]
16 June 2020
Forging virtual connections across the global healthcare industry at Omnia Health Live
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Malaffi is proud to announce its sponsorship of Omnia Health Live, a pioneering event, taking place from 22-26 June 2020 and bringing together the global healthcare community on a scale like never seen before, through a new experience delivered entirely online. Connecting healthcare has never been more vital than it is now for enabling better […]
27 April 2020
Department of Health: Abu Dhabi further strengthens response to COVID-19 through Malaffi
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – April 27, 2020 In an effort to further reinforce the response to COVID-19, and under the direction of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, has announced the urgent release of two solutions, to provide urgent extended access to […]
29 January 2020
Malaffi unveils its game-changing patient app at Arab Health 2020
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- 29 January 2020: As part of its participation at Arab Health 2020, in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), Malaffi exclusively previewed a game-changing and first-of-its-kind patient app. Malaffi is the region’s first unified Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, created as a Public Private Partnership between […]
19 January 2020
Malaffi ushers in a new era of patient-centric healthcare delivery at Arab Health 2020
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Malaffi is excited to be participating at Arab Health 2020, the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region. Taking place from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Malaffi is looking forward to showcasing its ground-breaking Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform. Designed and developed to safely […]
9 December 2019
More than 15,000 end users are now fully utilising the region’s first Health Information Exchange platform, Malaffi
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Abu Dhabi – December 09, 2019: Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, created in partnership between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and Injazat Data Systems, has announced that Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital are now fully onboarded to Malaffi. That brings the total […]
4 December 2019
Malaffi’s CEO, Atif Al Braiki, Interview for HIMSS TV
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Watch the full interview of our Chief Executive Officer, Atif Albraiki, for HIMSS TV, where he talks about the status of Health Information Exchange systems in the UAE and the efforts to develop professional eHealth workforce, to support the digital transformation of the healthcare sector.
18 November 2019
Malaffi becomes a key part of the important healthcare conversations in UAE
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The dynamic healthcare landscape in UAE is populated with many industry events that offer a platform for the healthcare community to come together, discuss, exchange experiences and share knowledge. These discussions drive innovation and shape the future of healthcare in the UAE and region. This event season in the UAE saw Malaffi thought leaders contribute […]
30 October 2019
More than 90% of surveyed Abu Dhabi residents are proud that their Emirate is the first to have an advanced Health Information Exchange platform, Malaffi, now fully utilised by more than 1,000 end-users
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Abu Dhabi – October 30, 2019: Malaffi, the region’s first Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform, created as part of an initiative from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) and Injazat Data Systems, has announced that Danat Al Emarat Hospital and Clinic, HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers and Oasis Hospital, are the first three […]
26 August 2019
Malaffi Organizes Technical Onboarding Journey Workshops
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In line with Malaffi’s commitment to providing strong support to the providers during their Malaffi onboarding journey, we were pleased to welcome over 220 delegates from the IT departments of Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities.
7 August 2019
Select Clinicians From Four Major Healthcare Providers Start Employing Malaffi for the First Time in Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi – August 07, 2019: Malaffi, the new Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange platform, and the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH), have marked today a significant milestone. Select clinicians from four major healthcare providers - SEHA, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Danat Al Emarat Hospital and Oasis Hospital in Al Ain
23 July 2019
The Next Wave of Healthcare Providers Join Malaffi - VPS Healthcare and the first Clinical Laboratory Networks, National Reference Laboratory and MENALabs
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Abu Dhabi – July 23rd, 2019: Malaffi, the Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange platform, announced the joining of the healthcare group VPS Healthcare and the first two clinical laboratory networks – National Reference Laboratory (NRL) and MENALabs...
7 July 2019
Two Major UAE Healthcare Groups Mediclinic Middle East and NMC Healthcare Join Malaffi by Signing the Participant Agreement for their facilities based in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi – July 7th, 2019: Abu Dhabi Health Data Services - SP LLC, the operator of Malaffi, the Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange (ADHIE), today announced the joining of two major UAE healthcare groups – Mediclinic Middle East and NMC Healthcare, by signing the Participant Agreement for their Abu Dhabi-based facilities...
26 June 2019
Malaffi Organises a Series of Onboarding Workshops
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On June 15, 17 and 24, we were delighted to see almost 600 representatives from the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Facilities attending our Malaffi Onboarding Workshops, organised in close cooperation with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH). During the presentation, representatives from Malaffi and the DOH expanded on details related to the Malaffi main […]
19 June 2019
Malaffi Supports the 2nd Primary Care Conference
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Malaffi was proud to support and take a part in the 2nd Primary Care Conference, organised by United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) and the DOH, on June 19th, at the St. Regis Hotel Corniche in Abu Dhabi. The event offered a great platform for all stakeholders to discuss ideas and coordinate efforts to support the […]
30 April 2019
Malaffi’s CEO, Atif Al Braiki, at AI Everything in Dubai
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Our CEO, and Director of Strategic Projects at Injazat Data Systems, Mr. Atif Al Braiki, was part of the exciting discussion during a panel session on “Predictive Medicine and Life Expectancy”, at the AI Everything show in Dubai World Trade Center.
25 April 2019
Malaffi Hosted the 2nd Meeting of the Clinical Committee
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At Malaffi, we continuously engage the Abu Dhabi healthcare community in crucial conversations related to the Malaffi platform. On April 25th, Malaffi hosted the second meeting of the Malaffi Clinical Committee, consisted of clinical and health informatics leaders from the Emirate. We greatly appreciate their guidance and recommendations regarding the clinical components of the design, procedures, and technologies, to ensure maximum clinical adoption and best end-user experience.
24 April 2019
Malaffi at the Healthcare Insurance Forum
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On April 24th, we had a great opportunity to network and connect with the UAE healthcare insurance community, at the Healthcare Insurance Forum in Dubai. Our SVP of Technology and Operations, Mr. Robert Denson, took and active in a panel discussion with points on how Malaffi is enabling the Department of Health Abu Dhabi to launch several population health initiatives, to assess and further improve the healthcare model in Abu Dhabi, with the goal to provide the best care to the population of the Emirate. Mr. Robert, together with Mr. Ali Mohamed Al Ali, Manager of Information Technology at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, also had the pleasure of presenting Malaffi to the event delegates.
17 March 2019
Malaffi Part of HIMSS 2019 in Dubai
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Malaffi took an active part at the years' UAE eHealth Week in Dubai 2019, organized by HIMSS Middle East, from 17-19 March, in Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. The event was a great platform for many exciting discussions about the digital transformation of healthcare in the UAE, and the benefits that it will bring for everyone, but most importantly for the patients.
6 March 2019
Awareness Session at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi
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In the presence of H.E Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman DoH and H.E Mohamed Hamad Al Hameli, Undersecretary DoH, together with the DOH team, we held a workshop for the DOH staff.
3 March 2019
DOH cyber security standard
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Department of Health—Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security (ADHICS) Standard...
3 March 2019
Malaffi to participate in UAE eHealth Week.
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Malaffi will take an active part in the upcoming UAE eHealth Week event, from 18th – 19th March, at the Intercontinental in Dubai Festival City. As part of the program, our SVP of Operations and Technology, Robert Denson, will share some of his experience from implementation of Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE) systems in the USA, during the HIE dedicated session on Monday, 18th March, from 11 am-12 pm. We are looking forward to the discussions and to welcoming visitors at our stand.
29 January 2019
Orion Health and Abu Dhabi Health Data Services Announce Partnership to Deliver the First Health Information Exchange in the Middle East
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The HIE platform is powered by Orion Health, a global leader in health care technology and the implementation of HIE systems, serving more than 100 million health records across the world.
28 January 2019
Malaffi at Arab Health 2019
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During Arab Health 2019, in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health, for the first time, we showcased the demo version of Malaffi at the stand of the Department of Health.
24 January 2019
Unified patient database launches in Abu Dhabi
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The medical records of hundreds of thousands of patients in Abu Dhabi will be connected as public and private hospitals share a database. The Health Information Exchange System, launched on Wednesday, is the first such database in the region....
23 January 2019
Unified medical record established in Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi: A unified database will soon allow for electronic medical records to be shared between all health care facilities in Abu Dhabi, top health care officials announced in the capitalon January 23.
23 January 2019
DoH Launches ‘Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange’ to Integrate Technological Transformations in Healthcare.
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The HIE that will be known as ‘Malaffi’ (meaning ‘my file’ in Arabic), will connect more than 2,000 public and private healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi.
23 January 2019
Malaffi launch event
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In attendance of H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, Malaffi was officially launched on January 23rd, in an event at Etihad Towers, in Abu Dhabi.
12 August 2018
Unified medical record database coming to Abu Dhabi
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Public and private hospitals in Abu Dhabi will share medical records for the first time to cut down on costs, prescription errors and repeat testing.
12 August 2018
DoH Partners with Injazat Data Systems to implement a Health Information Exchange System for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Department of Health—Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Injazat Data Systems, the Middle East’s leader in information technology and digital transformation, to develop an integrated Health Information Exchange (HIE) system for the healthcare […]
12 August 2018
Single patient record to boost health care
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Abu Dhabi Department of Health signs agreement with Injazat Data Systems to develop emirate-wide health information exchange system
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