HealthBeats
Episodes
The Show About the Show
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The host becomes the guest as Abu Dhabi Global Health Week’s Event Director, Trevor Punt, interviews HealthBeats host and Managing Director of Healt...
Digital Dreams - The Ambition for Digital Health in Abu Dhabi #Ep.43
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
H.E. Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi on the ideas and reality of creating a digitally en...
The Business of Surgery: Systems, Scepticism and Hospital Success #Ep.42
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HealthBeats, host Steve is joined by Rick May, Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group, who takes us through his remarkable pa...
For Women, By Women: Dr. Summia’s Mission to Redefine Healthcare #Ep.41
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Dr. Summia Samir Zaher, Chief Executive Officer of Women and Children’s Care at Global Patient Care, M42, opens up about h...
The Primary Proposition: Shaping the Future of Primary Care #Ep.40
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 40th episode of #HealthBeats, Methven Forbes, Group Chief Executive Officer of Fuller and Forbes Healthcare Group and a global authority in pri...
Reimagining Sustainable Healthcare for People, Society, and the Planet #Ep.39
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Iskra Reic, Executive Vice President, International at AstraZeneca, unpacks what it takes to build strong health systems that meet th...
Partnerships, Preparedness & Progress: Northwestern Medicine in Abu Dhabi #Ep.38
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Momen M. Wahidi, Health Systems Director of Interventional Pulmonology at Northwestern Medicine, joins us for a candid conversati...
Behind the Scenes at WHO and the Science of Health Workforce #Ep.37
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Jim Campbell, Director of Health Workforce at the World Health Organization (WHO), for a thought-provoking conversa...
Omics Revolution: Reshaping Healthcare in the GCC #Ep.36
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge world of omics and its potential to transform healthcare in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Our ex...
Reimagining Healthcare: The Provider Prevention Paradigm #Ep.35
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #HealthBeats, Hein van Eck, Regional CEO of Mediclinic Middle East, shares how his organisation has redefined what it means to deli...
From Code to Care: Generative AI’s Healthcare Shift #Ep.34
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mehdi Ghissassi, Chief Product Officer at AI 71, discusses how generative AI is reshaping healthcare, from easing the burden on administrative staff t...
The Rise of Digital Mental Health in Abu Dhabi #Ep.33
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, Dr Zain Ali Al Yafei, CEO of Sakina, an asset of PureHealth, shares how they are transforming mental health care in Abu...
From Sickcare to Healthcare: Rewriting the Future of Global Wellness #Ep.32
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this visionary episode, Reenita Das, Partner & Senior Vice President at Frost & Sullivan, unpacks the urgent shift from reactive "sickcare"...
The Medicine Journey – How New Drugs Are Developed and Brought to Market #Ep.31
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President, Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement at J&J Innovative Medicine, EMEA discusses the process of discovery, testing and...
Unlocking the Power of the Genome: Precision Medicine & the Future of Biopharma #Ep.30
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve Gardner sits down with Paul Jones, CEO of Biopharma Solutions at M42, to explore the transformative potential of genomic scienc...
What’s in an Emirate? Abu Dhabi’s ambition to be a destination of choice for health and life sciences investment #Ep.29
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elodie Robin-Guillerm, Head of Global Clusters at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), shares how Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global centr...
The Customer is King, why patient experience comes first #Ep.28
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Alan Dubovsky, Chief Patient Experience Officer at Cedars-Sinai, and Noha Hacach, Regional Managing Director, for a...
Democratising Healthcare Data: Insights from Abu Dhabi’s Data Guru #Ep.27
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Data Officer for Sahatna at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Marius Raileanu, explains how the Department of Health Abu Dhabi has developed t...
Bridging Worlds: Finance to NHS to Saudi Arabia's Healthcare Vision #Ep.26
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqui Rock has navigated a remarkable journey from global banking halls to defence command rooms to NHS boardrooms and, now to Saudi Arabia’s ambit...
FC Mother: Where Football Meets Maternal Health #Ep.25
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Morad Fareed, Palestinian-American entrepreneur and founder of FC Mother, a pioneering initiative at the intersection of foot...
How Real is the Prospect of Population health and Data Driven Healthcare #Ep.24
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve talks to Simon Jones, Professor of Population Health at New York about his long and storied career in the space and the ways in which the pursui...
The Future of Healthcare is Written in Data – Are We Ready? #Ep.23
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As healthcare systems worldwide face mounting pressure, from rising emergency admissions to persistent health inequalities, one question stands out: c...
Prof. Nic Crisp on Transforming Healthcare & National Insurance in South Africa #Ep.22
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of Insights from Africa as we speak with Professor Nicholas Crisp - Deputy Director-General, National Department Of Health, So...
The Increasing Emphasis on Selfcare and Personal Health Management
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive episode of the HealthBeats Podcast, recorded onsite at ADGHW 2024, featuring the insightful Christophe Jauquet – keynote sp...
Leveraging Data for Personalised Healthcare - Shifting From Reactive to Proactive Care
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how data is transforming healthcare. In this episode of the HealthBeats Podcast, Rizwan Tufail, Chief Data Officer at PureHealth, explores th...
Working Together to Strengthen Health Systems | PHSSR Steering Committee
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the HealthBeats podcast, recorded live at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2024, we interview four members of the Partnership f...
Female Hormones and Disease Prevention
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Louise Newson, a leading physician and menopause specialist, dives into the vital role of female hormones in preventing chronic diseases. She brea...
Reshaping Women's Health: Bridging Gaps and Driving Innovation
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will explore the critical importance of innovation in addressing the unique healthcare needs of women. Our focus spans listening to...
Cardiac Crossroads: Meeting Today’s Challenges with Tomorrow’s Innovations
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a leading cardiac surgeon Dr. Yazan Aljabery, with a passion for biohacking and health innovation unveils the unique heart health cha...
The Science and Technology of Growing Young
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been an increase in conversations and theories on the possibilty of extending life expectency whether that is through improved medical care,...
Genomic Insights, Personalised Solutions: Redefining Pediatric Cancer Care
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we dive into the transformative potential of routine whole genome sequencing in revolutionising the diagnos...
The Intersection of Health and Climate: An Urgent Global Priority
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The health of our planet and the health of its inhabitants are inextricably linked. Climate change poses a significant threat to human health, exacerb...
How Public and Private Partnerships are Shaping the Future of Healthcare in the UAE
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join Ashraf Mallak, the Managing Director at MSD GCC, as he delves into the heart of healthcare innovation in the UAE. Throug...
Pioneering Patient-Centric Healthcare Solutions
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where medical needs evolve rapidly, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, pioneering patient-centric solutions that redefine po...
The Interplay Between Climate and Health
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The climate crisis poses severe threats to human health, yet healthcare systems are major contributors to global emissions. Hear from Stefan Weber, VP...
AI's Potential in Healthcare: A Visionary Perspective
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we dive into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the healthcare...
The Voice-Powered Operating Room: Surgery's Next AI Frontier
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The operating room sits at the critical intersection of patient care and hospital economics. Yet these vital spaces face stubborn inefficiencies, data...
Innovation Without Borders
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Abu Dhabi's commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and dismantling disparities. Join us as we discuss with Dr...
Digital Healthcare Transformation – A Leadership Perspective
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Digital health can help make health systems more efficient and sustainable, enabling them to deliver good quality, affordable and equitable care. Adva...
Living Longer, Living Better: A Conversation on Longevity
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all getting older, and increasingly living longer. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2050, the number of people aged over 60 is expect...
Healthcare Horizons: Breaking Boundaries and Forging Connections
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is going global, transcending borders through innovation and collaboration. How can we accelerate this progress? Join us for an illuminatin...
Precision Lifestyle Medicine: Shaping Longevity's Future
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As global lifespans surge, the population of adults over 65 is projected to triple by 2100. However, the crucial question remains: can we not only age...
Precision Medicine: From Hype to Reality
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Precision medicine has been hailed as the future of healthcare, but how close are we really to making it a reality for patients? We sit down with Dr. ...
The Future of Digital Health Isn't Digital - It's Human. Unlocking the Power of Hybrid Healthcare
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Ali Hashemi, Co-founder and Chairman of GluCare.Health, to discuss the future of digital health and why he believes it will be define...