2,500 healthcare professionals and visitors, 50 expert speakers, 40 scientific sessions
Dubai, UAE: The International Family Medicine Conference and Exhibition – IFM, which took place from the 25th until the 27th of October, concluded on a high-note and shed light on the future of Family Medicine for years to come. The event was officially inaugurated by H.E. Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, Director General of Dubai Health Authority, as the UAE follows through on its pledge to fully support the healthcare sector.
More than 2,500 healthcare professionals and visitors attended over the course of three days where 50 expert speakers delivered 40 scientific sessions. IFM also witnessed 30 participating countries, more than 40 brands on display throughout the exhibition hall, and 25 poster presentations shedding light on ground-breaking scientific research.
Pioneering studies were a major highlight at IFM 2022 as the poster presentations revealed insightful research by both professionals and students, which allowed everyone to engage in meaningful dialogue.
Conferences such as IFM contribute towards the betterment of health by enhancing the Family Medicine concepts inclusive of health promotions, prevention techniques and guidelines, curative programs, promoting equality for accessing health and medical services, and providing effective health programs to the community. Many of the top global healthcare companies in the UAE were in attendance and 85% of General and Family Medicine Practitioners from Dubai were also in present, proving that healthcare professionals in the UAE place Family Medicine as a top priority.
Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Conference Chairperson of IFM 2022, stated: "This edition of International Family Medicine was an amazing year, as we witnessed participation from across the globe. The Conference Agenda addressed a variety of topics focusing on Cardio Metabolic Diseases, Mental Health, Neurology, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, which all have a great impact on Family Physicians in their day-to-day practices. We specifically placed much focus on Mental Health this year because we see this as a larger issue faced across all levels from adolescents to adult population, and expert doctors deliberated these topics by addressing key issues that Family Physicians face in treatment of their patients.
