Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Today, global science-led healthcare company GSK and HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Healthy Ageing Program, which will function across three major pillars: Health Literacy, Prevention, and Access. The collaboration with HealthHub Clinics aligns with GSK’s aim to promote healthy ageing in order to improve the quality of life of people and communities within the UAE. As leaders in the healthcare space, GSK and HealthHub Clinics have developed the Healthy Ageing program to widen access to GSK innovative and quality medicines and vaccines in the UAE. As part of the agreement, GSK and HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim will also work together to ensure the successful launch of the Adult Vaccination Awareness Campaign in the UAE as a means of working towards achieving the healthy ageing and quality of care goals set out in the UAE’s health vision, bringing closer GSK’s ambition to positively impact health of more than 2. 5 billion people within the next ten years. During the signing ceremony, Gizem Akalin, PhD, Vice President for GSK Gulf said, “In line with the UAE’s Health Vision, GSK is strongly committed to enhancing the quality of care in the UAE in order to deter progression of preventable diseases through promoting healthier ageing and achieve better outcomes across all age groups. We are very excited to be working closely with HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim on this crucial initiative in order to address key healthcare areas outlined by the UAE and ensure its people not only have access to much needed treatments, but also live healthier lives. ” Dr. Haidar Saeed Al Yousuf, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Health added, “We are determined to enhance our strategies and reach out in a way that provides our existing and prospective patients with access to the best possible healthcare solutions. We have always been focused on encouraging preventive care, and in partnership with GSK, we aim to provide a sustainable approach to healthcare. We look forward to a productive partnership which we are confident will result in novel therapeutic options for patients. ” Furthermore, Dr. Al Yousuf said, “As part of the partnership’s scope, awareness initiatives and campaigns will be launched about the importance of vaccination and treatment adherence for acute and chronic conditions, such as asthma and other respiratory conditions. ” -Ends- About GSK GSK is a science-led global healthcare company on a mission to research, develop, manufacture and market innovative medicines and vaccines to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK has a 300-year global legacy, and for more than 65 years has been operating, employing and investing in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. For more info, please visit Home | GSK . About Al-Futtaim Health Al-Futtaim Health is focused on building a significant, sustainable portfolio that aims at adding value to the healthcare sector and contributes to building a world-class healthcare system in the UAE. It has a network of clinics and specialised medical facilities across Dubai that adopt a smart solution approach, Total Care community health clinics and Maison Lutétia, which specializes in aesthetics and plastic surgery. Over the past few years, Al-Futtaim Health has played a critical role in the UAE’s fight against the pandemic, being one of the first to launch a full scale COVID-19 response plan, in line with national and international best practice clinical guidelines to proactively prevent and reduce infection and intervene early. This included setting up testing facilities within its clinics as well as drive-through testing facilities across the UAE with the aim of focusing on the early identification of infection, isolation, and contact tracing to flatten the curve and reduce the rate of infection. For more information visit website . Follow us on Instagram: @healthhubalfuttaim and Facebook: @AlFuttaimHealthHub Media Enquiries: Tala Al Otaibi Account Executive, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Email: tala. alotaibi@hkstrategies. com Maria Khalil Communications Manager, GSK Gulf Maria. E. Khalil@gsk. com Bassel Bakkar, Head of Marketing, Al-Futtaim Health Email: bassel. bakkar@alfuttaim. com.