The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched a groundbreaking Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025, marking a major milestone in efforts to transform healthcare delivery and research globally.
As the first initiative of its kind, developed in collaboration with leading international health organizations, academic institutions, and industry pioneers, the declaration establishes key principles to accelerate the advancement of precision medicine and longevity science.
The signing was led by DoH and included notable entities such as M42, Masdar City, PureHealth, Illumina, NYU Abu Dhabi, the University of Pennsylvania, Aldar, Children’s National Hospital, Burjeel, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD), Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.
Vision for healthy communities
His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, chairman of DoH, stated: “Healthy populations lead to healthy communities, stronger social cohesion, and fuel economic growth. This declaration unites global leaders to harness emerging technologies responsibly and deliver the benefits of precision medicine to all. Because health knows no boundaries, we are working together towards actionable and long-term solutions.”
Driving personalized care adoption
Developed in collaboration with experts worldwide, the declaration aims to drive the adoption of personalized care and promote research into extending healthy lifespans. It emphasizes the urgency of addressing the widening healthspan-lifespan gap, which currently stands at nearly a decade globally.
Addressing global demographic changes
The declaration comes at a critical time, as the World Health Organization projects that the global population aged 60 and older will double to 2.1 billion by 2050. Concurrently, the precision medicine market is expected to grow from $81 billion in 2023 to more than $175 billion by 2030.
UAE: Global leader in longevity
The United Arab Emirates stands as a regional and global leader in the longevity market, driven by pioneering regulatory frameworks, investments in precision medicine, and groundbreaking initiatives, such as the world’s first licensed Healthy Longevity Medicine Centre. The UAE’s longevity market is estimated to reach $32 billion by 2026, up from $19 billion in 2020.
Commitments to advance longevity science
The declaration further outlines bold commitments to advance longevity science, artificial intelligence, diagnostics, and personalized therapeutics. It sets forth six key pillars. These include advancing research and innovation, enhancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and investing in education and workforce development. Additionally, it advocates for supportive policy and regulation. It also emphasizes upholding ethics and responsible practices. Finally, it calls for engaging the public about longevity research and its implications for health and society.
Moreover, PwC Middle East, a strategic partner in the initiative, highlighted the global significance of the declaration in advancing healthcare priorities worldwide.
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A blueprint for future healthcare
Lina Shadid, Health Industries leader at PwC Middle East, remarked: “The declaration on longevity and precision medicine provides a global blueprint for integrating AI, genomics, and precision healthcare into mainstream medical practice and within the health ecosystem, to accelerate the adoption of life-changing medical innovations worldwide.”
“The declaration reflects Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of health through knowledge-sharing, investment in research, and the integration of emerging technologies. By convening global experts and institutions, DoH is ushering in a new era of precision medicine — one that prioritises personalized and preventative care and enhances quality of life for populations worldwide,” Shadid further noted.
Additionally, governments, health organizations, and relevant stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to sign the declaration.
ADGHW 2025 is a major government initiative from DoH and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being. It strongly emphasizes community-driven health and wellbeing, adopting a proactive approach centered around preventive, personalized, and holistic care.
