Vickino was honored to participate in the 7th GCC eHealth Workforce Development Conference (eHWDC 2024), held as part of ZIMAM Digital Health Week from November 5-9, 2024, in Dubai, UAE. Organized by the dedicated ZIMAM Board—Pr Amr Jamal, Dr Ahmed Balkhair, Dr Osama Elhassan, and Dr Tamara Sunbul—this pivotal conference gathered industry leaders, government officials, and healthcare innovators to discuss sustainable strategies for building a skilled digital health workforce across the GCC. Representing Vickino, our CEO, Vicken Robin Ohannessian, shared insights on aligning Vickino’s mission with ZIMAM’s vision to cultivate a future-ready workforce for the region’s healthcare systems.
Preconference Focus: Digital Health Regulations in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Kicking off ZIMAM Digital Health Week was a preconference day centered on Digital Health Regulations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This session highlighted current regulatory frameworks guiding healthcare digital transformation in the region, including standards for data governance, compliance, and security. Insights from these discussions are invaluable as Vickino collaborates with healthcare institutions to ensure regulatory-aligned digital health solutions, fostering a secure and efficient digital health ecosystem.
Building a Sustainable Digital Health Workforce
Workforce capacity building was a prominent theme at this year’s conference, resonating with Vickino’s commitment to digital health innovation. Throughout the event, stakeholders across government, academia, industry, and healthcare discussed competency frameworks and initiatives that promote digital health workforce readiness. Our team contributed to these vital discussions, sharing best practices in workforce development as well as strategies for implementing robust data governance, public health, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. By actively engaging in these knowledge-sharing opportunities, Vickino is proud to support the GCC’s healthcare advancements.
Advancing Digital Health Education
At Vickino, we understand that digital health education is essential for preparing healthcare professionals to meet today’s challenges. Our programs equip healthcare providers with skills in health informatics, data governance, telehealth, and AI applications, ensuring they’re prepared for evolving digital demands and capable of making meaningful impacts on patient care.
Highlights from the 7th GCC eHealth Workforce Development Conference
The conference showcased key initiatives and advanced strategies for digital health workforce development, including:
- Immersive Technology Demos & Workshops: Attendees explored cutting-edge advancements in Health Information Exchange (HIE), data governance, AI in healthcare, and public health informatics through hands-on sessions and demonstrations.
- Strategic HIE Partnerships: During the 6th Middle East Health Information Exchange Summit, industry experts shared insights from global HIE implementations in the US, Europe, Australia, and East Asia. This summit reinforced strategic development practices, focusing on enhancing interoperability, data utility, and the sustainability of HIE systems, which aligns with Vickino’s commitment to robust health tech solutions. Examples from NPHIES, NABIDH and MALAFFI were showcased.
- Global Best Practices Exchange: International leaders shared governance and interoperability standards, offering valuable perspectives on HIE maturity, onboarding, and best practices that foster the success of digital health initiatives worldwide.
Vickino’s Expertise in Digital Health Workforce Solutions
Our participation in ZIMAM Digital Health Week reaffirms Vickino’s dedication to supporting workforce development in digital health through our Vickino Academy Program. Our services are designed to empower healthcare providers, health authorities, and organizations with tailored digital health solutions. From platform development to compliance and workforce readiness, Vickino offers expertise that addresses the unique needs of our partners across the GCC and beyond.
Contact us to learn more about how Vickino can support your organization in building a sustainable digital health workforce.
