Health

Patronages

International Midwifery Conference

The International Midwifery Conference takes place every year on International Midwives’ Day, the 5th of May, where midwives are given the opportunity to network, strengthen relationships as well as raise awareness for their profession. The conference is also an opportunity to recognize accomplished midwives as well as advancements within midwifery. The UAE conference started in 2008 and each year it focuses on a theme of particular importance to midwifery for that year. HRH Princess Haya has been the Patron of the International Midwifery Conference in Dubai since 2008.
 

UNICEF Fat Truth Campaign

Unicef’s Fat Truth campaign aims to raise awareness on childhood obesity in the UAE by not only involving and educating parents and caregivers but also including healthcare and educational sectors as well as policymakers, government bodies and institutions in the problem solving process. Obesity is starting to become more evident in the UAE, as more and more people are adopting unhealthy and inactive lifestyles, relying on junk food and unhealthy nutritious practices. The campaign was a direct result of a recommendation that came out of the 2008 Arab Children Health Congress. HRH Princess Haya is a Patron of the Fat Truth Campaign.
 

Mobile Dental Clinic - Child Smile Campaign

Nicolas & Asp Postgraduate Institute is the first Specialized Postgraduate Dental Institute in the Middle East accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education. Dr. Nicolas will provide his services to ensure that children with special needs who are deprived from proper specialized dental care receive the treatments and care they require. The Institute will staff and operate the Mobile Dental Clinic, which includes a fitted mobile truck donated by HRH Princess Haya which will visit various institutions and centers across the Emirate of Dubai.
 

The Princess Haya WIDEX Congress for Paediatric Audiology

The Princess Haya WIDEX Congress for Paediatric Audiology brings together scientists and hearing care professionals from over 35 countries, and offers the ideal forum for experts specialized in paediatric audiology to share the latest developments and research within their field. The Congress covers a diverse range of important topics – from early intervention, to speech and language development, to amplification for children. It also includes a series of workshops, on topics as varied as protecting children from noise and regional hearing healthcare issues in the Middle East. The Congress was held under the Patronage of HRH Princess Haya. www.widex.com/6PC
 

Arab Children Health Congress

The Arab Children Health Congress is an innovative forum that gives children throughout the Arab world a voice in healthcare. Launched with support from HRH Princess Haya in 2006, the Congress addresses the health and medical concerns of young children in closer consideration to their physical and emotional needs, as expressed from their own perspective. The goal is to involve challenged children in their own health debate and empower them to make a positive change in their own health predicament. HRH Princess Haya is a Patron of the Arab Children Health Congress. www.hearme.ae
 

Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa

Operating out of the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital in Sandton, the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa (WSPCCA) is a charity organisation that facilitates life-saving heart surgery for underprivileged children from across Africa who suffer from congenital heart conditions. HRH Princess Haya’s involvement with the WSPCCA began in April 2008, when She first visited the centre as part of a legacy tour with President Nelson Mandela to raise awareness of paediatric cardiac health in Africa. Princess Haya is a Global Patron for the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa. www.wspcc.org.za