A REFLECTION OF FOUNDER’S VISION : GARGASH HOSPITAL

Dubai has one of the best and well-developed public health systems globally, offering a high standard of medical care in state-of-the-art facilities and staffing quality healthcare workers from all around the world to provide top-notch care.

Founded by Dr. Husnia Gargash, the first Emirati gynaecologist and IVF specialist in the UAE, Gargash Hospital opened its doors in August 2019 as UAE’s first female-owned, multispecialty, 50-bed tertiary care hospital. Within its two years of operation, it has contributed to the medical landscape of Dubai as a specialty hospital with a primary focus on women and child care. It is the first hospital to have a fully equipped Assisted Re productive Technique (ART) facility with modern amenities and advanced technology.

Apart from an ambiance that ensures relaxation, they boast a female staff of around 67 percent committed to providing excellent health care, promoting a safe environment and comfort able experience, and upper management compromised of 80 percent empowered women.

According to CEO Ghada Sawalmah, daughter of Dr. Gargashh, they have grown in response to the community’s needs during the past two years. “We were fine-tuning our internal processes and gearing up for the grand launch when the COVID-19 pan demic struck UAE. As an upcoming hospital, we had to make many adjustments to our patient-care delivery, patient flow management, and resource management. Though we were short on resources, we adapted to the circumstances, rose to the challenge, and successfully treated the COVID patients at our hospital. All the staff rose to the challenge by taking extra workload, stretching beyond the typical working hours, and often going be yond the call of duty. After the pandemic’s initial outbreak, we saw steady growth in the patient footfall. To accommodate the demands of our growing patient base, we added new specialties and invested in state-of-the-art technologies. From a mother-and-child hospital, we have now evolved into a multispecialty hospital catering to the healthcare needs of the entire family.”

“The future is dynamic and unpredictable – this is the lesson that pandemic has taught us. However, given all the uncertainties around us, we have developed a strategy for growth, giving due consideration and importance to unforeseen events. Customer Relationship Management and Service Delivery Management will be of prime focus in the coming years. We also intend to upgrade our facility and expand the range of services offered with new specialties and technologies. We aim to provide expert healthcare ad vice and facilities that complement each other. All these are in line with our mission.” -said Ms. Ghada Sawalma.

The hospital is planning to expand further, and it is looking forward to its continued growth in the region. As part of its expansion plans, the hospital intends to invest aggressively in 2022 to develop subspecialties and related technologies. In addition, it has programs for developing centres of excellence in various specialties, mainly Assisted Reproductive Technology, along with an intent to collaborate with niche providers in the region to increase our reach.

Gargash Hospital is indeed a reflection of its founder’s vision of providing end-to-end solutions for all gynaecological and reproductive problems