Emirates family medicine congress opens in Abu Dhabi
The 9th Emirates Family Medicine Society Congress brought about 1,200 health professionals together on 8–10 October.
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The ninth Emirates Family Medicine Society Congress opened in Abu Dhabi on 8 October. Organised by the Society, the three-day meeting brought together about 1,200 physicians and health professionals, alongside leading experts from 30 countries.
Speakers at the opening described family medicine as patients’ first point of contact and a source of continuous care throughout life. The congress programme included scientific sessions and professional-development activities on primary care, digital health, prevention and personalised care.
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| Countries represented at the congress | 30 |
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- Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Place role: Place mentioned by source · Place type: City · Location precision: Approximate
54.3860893525, 24.4396362329 (longitude, latitude)
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