Merck, a leading company for top-quality high-tech products in the
pharmaceutical, chemical and life-science sectors, in collaboration with
Emirates Diabetes Society (EDS) announces the start of Merck Capacity
Advancement Program (CAP) in Diabetes education for medical, nursing and
pharmacy undergraduates and primary healthcare providers so that
ultimately they act as Diabetes ambassadors across the UAE.
The 5 year programme will be accredited by the European Accreditation Council of Continuous medical Education (EACCME) and developed by EXCEMED – Excellence in Medical Education and Oxford Centre of Diabetes, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK.
The impact of the Merck Diabetes education programme will be even further due to a free educational platform, www.managediabetesonline.org, to centralize and disseminate the educational value of the unique program across the globe.
During his visit to United Arab Emirates, Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board and Family Board of E. Merck KG and member of the Merck family, said: “Merck is pleased to launch the Merck Capacity Advancement Program in UAE as part of our commitment to building healthcare capacity and providing sustainable access to high-quality health solutions and safe medicines in the Middle East.”
“The CAP will provide critical education and empowerment to those affected and dealing with diabetes to show the way to manage and prevent the silent deadly disease.” he added Emirates Diabetes Society - EDS plays a vital role in educating health providers who in turn help care-givers deal better with the syndrome. EDS is collaborating with Merck to arrange this course for Students of health Sciences.
Rasha Kelej, vice president, head of global business responsibility and Market Development, Merck Serono, emphasized:” Merck Capacity Advancement Program- CAP as part of Merck responsibility agenda will improve access to better Diabetes care as part of our commitment to the social and economic development of UAE. Supporting Diabetes education will contribute significantly to improving awareness, early diagnosis and prevention of the disease across the country”.
The 5 year programme will be accredited by the European Accreditation Council of Continuous medical Education (EACCME) and developed by EXCEMED – Excellence in Medical Education and Oxford Centre of Diabetes, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK.
The impact of the Merck Diabetes education programme will be even further due to a free educational platform, www.managediabetesonline.org, to centralize and disseminate the educational value of the unique program across the globe.
During his visit to United Arab Emirates, Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board and Family Board of E. Merck KG and member of the Merck family, said: “Merck is pleased to launch the Merck Capacity Advancement Program in UAE as part of our commitment to building healthcare capacity and providing sustainable access to high-quality health solutions and safe medicines in the Middle East.”
“The CAP will provide critical education and empowerment to those affected and dealing with diabetes to show the way to manage and prevent the silent deadly disease.” he added Emirates Diabetes Society - EDS plays a vital role in educating health providers who in turn help care-givers deal better with the syndrome. EDS is collaborating with Merck to arrange this course for Students of health Sciences.
Rasha Kelej, vice president, head of global business responsibility and Market Development, Merck Serono, emphasized:” Merck Capacity Advancement Program- CAP as part of Merck responsibility agenda will improve access to better Diabetes care as part of our commitment to the social and economic development of UAE. Supporting Diabetes education will contribute significantly to improving awareness, early diagnosis and prevention of the disease across the country”.
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