SEHA Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City Recognised as Centre of Excellence for Stroke Care
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has designated SEHA Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City in Al Ain as a Centre of Excellence for stroke treatment, establishing the region's premier destination for comprehensive acute stroke care and rehabilitation services.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has conferred the distinguished designation of Centre of Excellence for stroke upon SEHA Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City in Al Ain Region, marking a significant advancement in the provision of specialised neurological care across the Emirate. This recognition reflects the facility’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and positions it as Al Ain’s foremost destination for comprehensive stroke treatment and management.
As a designated Centre of Excellence, STMC delivers exceptional, high-quality care encompassing a comprehensive spectrum of stroke treatment options. These include advanced vascular surgeries, neurosurgical interventions and sophisticated clot-dissolving therapies, all underpinned by cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. The facility’s dedicated stroke unit provides integrated acute care alongside comprehensive rehabilitation services, supported by a highly specialised multidisciplinary team of internationally accredited practitioners.
World-Class Infrastructure and Diagnostic Excellence
STMC’s commitment to clinical excellence is exemplified through its accreditation by the American Heart Association as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre, ensuring adherence to global best practices in stroke management. The facility consistently exceeds key performance indicators established by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, guaranteeing timely interventions and the highest standards of quality care.
The medical city utilises state-of-the-art diagnostic technology including artificial intelligence-enhanced CT Perfusion imaging, CT Angiography and advanced MRI stroke protocols, enabling rapid and precise diagnosis of acute cerebrovascular events. Complementing these technological capabilities, STMC’s tele-stroke services facilitate remote expert consultations, optimising care delivery through swift and accurate treatment decisions that ensure patients receive timely specialised intervention.
Expanding Stroke Care Across Abu Dhabi
Her Excellency Dr Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, stated: “The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is proud to designate SEHA Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City as a Centre of Excellence for stroke, further reinforcing our commitment to ensuring advanced and complex stroke care for all members of the community and beyond. This designation strengthens our growing network of stroke Centres of Excellence, with two already established in Abu Dhabi and now a third in Al Ain Region, thereby significantly expanding access to specialised stroke care throughout the community.”
Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer at PureHealth, added: “This recognition reflects PureHealth’s commitment to delivering specialised, world-class care across the UAE. STMC embodies our mission to extend healthy life and enhance quality of life by combining clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-first approach.”
Rigorous Standards and Continuous Excellence
Centres of Excellence designated by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi are distinguished by their world-class infrastructure, highly skilled and internationally accredited workforce, multidisciplinary resources, cutting-edge technologies and commitment to clinical and scientific research. Healthcare facilities seeking this prestigious designation must satisfy minimum standard requirements and demonstrate excellence across six key indicators: clinical outcomes, patient experience and safety, quality of medical services, levels of employee competency, and their medical education, research strategies and residency programmes.
Source: Department of Health – Abu Dhabi