HealthBeats Podcast
The official podcast of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, HealthBeats is your ultimate source for transformative insights into the future of global healthcare. Through engaging conversations with industry pioneers, policymakers, and changemakers, HealthBeats highlights how innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking policies are shaping the next generation of healthcare.

07 February 2025
Prof. Nicholas Crisp on Transforming Healthcare & National Insurance in South Africa Ep#22
Join us in this episode of Insights from Africa as we speak with Professor Nicholas Crisp - Deputy Director-General, National Department Of Health, South Africa, a leading figure in African healthcare development. He shares his expertise on the evolution of healthcare systems across the continent and his personal mission to establish national health insurance standards in South Africa.06 December 2024
The increasing emphasis on selfcare and personal health management Ep.#21
Self-care and personal health management are reshaping healthcare, driven by wearables and AI that empower individuals to take charge of their health. This transformation brings immense opportunities for proactive engagement but also challenges traditional care systems with increased diagnosis demands. At the forefront of these changes, experts explore how technology can enhance empathy, streamline care, and build a more patient-centered future. This episode dives into these critical shifts and their potential to revolutionise healthcare.22 November 2024
Leveraging Data for Personalised Healthcare - Shifting from Reactive to Proactive Care #Ep.20
Discover how data is transforming healthcare. In this episode of the HealthBeats Podcast, Rizwan Tufail, Chief Data Officer at PureHealth, explores the power of leveraging data to shift healthcare from a reactive model to a proactive, personalised approach. Learn about cutting-edge innovations, the role of AI and big data in creating tailored care plans, and how this paradigm shift is redefining patient outcomes. Don’t miss this insightful discussion with one of the industry’s leading experts.27 September 2024
Working together to strengthen health systems | PHSSR Steering Committee #Ep.19
In this special episode of the HealthBeats podcast, recorded live at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2024, we interview four members of the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR) Steering Committee. The discussion covers key topics on enhancing health systems worldwide - tune in to the conversation to explore innovative strategies for building stronger, more resilient healthcare systems!The Future of Digital Health Isn't Digital - It's Human. Unlocking the Power of Hybrid Healthcare
Check out this sneak peek as we sit down with Ali Hashemi, CEO and founder of meta[bolic], to discuss the future of digital health and why he believes it will be defined by hybrid models that blend virtual and in-person care. Hashemi shares his vision for human-centered digital health tools that empower patients and providers, not replace them. We explore the potential of hybrid healthcare to improve outcomes, lower costs, and restore the human element to medicine.