Abu Dhabi:Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a part of PureHealth, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) to provide specialized healthcare services to over 50,000 civilian and military pensioners.

According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU outlines the establishment of dedicated pathways at SSMC to facilitate pensioners' access to medical services. These include priority appointment booking and dedicated telephone lines, ensuring that ADPF-registered pensioners receive specialized care tailored to their health needs.

The collaboration will also focus on joint initiatives in preventive healthcare, health awareness, and wellness. SSMC plans to participate in community events and health and quality-of-life initiatives organized by ADPF. Marwan Al Kaabi, CEO of SSMC, emphasized that the partnership aims to make specialized healthcare more accessible to pensioners by utilizing the medical city's expertise and multidisciplinary services.

Khalaf Abdullah Al Hammadi, Director-General of ADPF, highlighted that the Fund's responsibility to pensioners includes not only financial stability but also enabling a healthy and stable post-service life. He noted that the cooperation aims to provide pensioners with healthcare suited to their needs, offering reassurance to them and their families.

The MoU aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Family' objectives by supporting citizens in maintaining health and independence, and helping families address their healthcare needs.