The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) announced today that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to co-develop an advanced ‘Population Health Intelligence’ framework, the world’s first true learning health system.
Signed at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), the framework aims to create a true learning health system capable of continuously predicting, preventing and responding to public health challenges. The MoU was signed by Ibrahim Al Jallaf, executive director of digital health at DoH, and Naim Yazbeck, country general manager from Microsoft UAE.
“Our mission goes beyond delivering healthcare, we are shaping a new era of longevity, where data, prevention and innovation come together to empower healthier lives. Through advanced technologies, global collaboration and bold policy thinking, we are building a resilient health ecosystem that anticipates needs, addresses disparities and unlocks the full potential of every individual. Abu Dhabi is proud to lead the charge in redefining what health systems can achieve when informed by data-led insights, and driven by purpose,” stated Al Jallaf.
Two key pillars to drive actionable interventions
Around the world, fragmented data systems and reactive models are failing to meet the rising demands for treating complex chronic conditions. Therefore, Abu Dhabi is taking a bold step forward, turning billions of data points into life-changing insights driven by AI and advanced analytics into actionable interventions at the individual and population level.
DoH and Microsoft’s Population Health Intelligence framework is built on two interconnected pillars: First is “Predict,” by establishing a digital twin of Abu Dhabi that consolidates clinical, behavioural, environmental and demographic data into a unified view, enabling AI to proactively detect and address health anomalies for early investigation.
The second pillar is “Prevent and Act” which aims to deploy AI-powered, context-aware recommendations tailored to population, district and individual levels; simulate the future impact of interventions; and enable coordinated response based on real-time feedback.
Initiative adheres to robust privacy regulations
In line with its commitment to ensuring the highest standards of data protection, Abu Dhabi’s health department guarantees that all patient data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and security. This initiative adheres to robust privacy regulations, ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded against unauthorized access and breaches. By embedding intelligence into every layer of the health system, the framework supports Abu Dhabi’s objective to shift from reactive care to proactive healthspan for all.
Through this collaboration, Abu Dhabi’s DoH will leverage Microsoft’s trusted and secure cloud platforms and AI technologies to span multiple workstreams, including concept and prototype development, value assurance, integration of the framework into Abu Dhabi’s existing digital health ecosystem, and knowledge-sharing in the public domain through conferences and global reports.
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Global healthcare system revolution
“This collaboration reflects the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies in solving some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. By enabling secure, real-time insights across population-level data, we are partnering with the DoH to build the digital foundations of a more predictive, personalized and resilient healthcare system,” added Yazbeck.
The Population Health Intelligence framework will focus on key population health challenges, including chronic disease prevention, early detection and health equity. Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s commitment to global impact, the department will share relevant insights and innovations from this collaboration in the public domain, supporting the development of similar models worldwide.
