Dr. Katrina Sanders, Chief Medical Officer at Aspen Medical, discusses how the healthcare industry can bridge the gaps in the health system that enable military preparation.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The healthcare industry can play a key role in the success of military operations as geopolitical instability and humanitarian crises continue to strain the military health system.
With extensive experience in providing healthcare services in conflict zones, remote areas and disaster-affected areas, Aspen Medical, a leading provider of health services and healthcare workforce solutions, has announced the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 It becomes clear in. The healthcare industry will help strengthen the military health system by providing scalable, industry-driven solutions that allow the defense forces to remain focused on their missions. IDEX 2025 will be held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE from February 17th to 21st, 2025.
“Aspen Medical understands the unique requirements placed on the defense health system. “Aspen Medical's operations director Fergus Maguire said:
Dr. Katrina Sanders, Chief Medical Officer at Aspen Medical, will discuss “Supporting the Mission: How Industry Bridging Health Systems Gap to Enable Military Preparation” at an IDEX panel .
Her panel explores the key role of industry partnerships in strengthening health systems to support military personnel and enhance operational readiness. It ensures that the military has access to high-quality healthcare in aggressive operation and long-term support. Several industry-led initiatives that have successfully strengthened the resilience of health systems, including rapid deployment of medical teams, workforce training tailored to crisis scenarios, and effective governance structures in line with military health goals. Real-world examples of the presentation will also be shared. .
“The success of military operations in conflict zones depends heavily on several factors, including health care delivery. This is a key factor that contributes greatly to the success of military preparation and military operations,” says Dr. Sanders. explains.
“From the vast experience working under such a scenario, I look forward to sharing my knowledge with IDEX 2025 participants and meeting a wide range of stakeholders in the defense and security industry,” adds Dr. Sanders . “We aim to advocate for a reimagined partnership between the military and the healthcare industry, and to help support the civilian sector as a key enabler of military preparation. Agility in the healthcare industry By leveraging sex and expertise, the military can focus on their primary mission, while ensuring that the health system remains robust and effective.”
Over the years, Aspen Medical has bridged the gaps in military health infrastructure by ensuring fast and effective medical support where it is most needed. That expertise includes deploying comprehensive adaptive solutions that maintain operational readiness and provide essential care in the most challenging environments.
At IDEX, Aspen Medical aims to engage with defense and government leaders and showcase their capabilities in deployable healthcare, humanitarian assistance and specialized medical training. Aspen Medical also demonstrates how the private sector can play a key role in strengthening military health systems through rapid deployment in competitive zones and disaster-hit regions. Masu. Search and professional medical training programs such as Trauma Centers, Tactical Combat Victim Care (TCCC) courses, Combat First Aid (CFAS) programs for Soldiers, and Public to maintain health protection for force in austerity environments. Hygiene and environmental services.
Aspen Medical, which is part of Austrade Pavillion, offers a practical strategy to ensure that the healthcare industry is leading the delivery of medical services in emergencies and ensures military medical assets are focused on combat support. A mission to further demonstrate.
The focus of Aspen Medical in 2025 is designed to improve the skills of military medical professionals and first responders, integrated with defence operations, deployable medical solutions, integrated with military medical professional skills and skills. Specialized medical training programs, emphasizing humanitarian medical assistance leveraging crisis response and disaster expertise, and medical devices and supply that complement Aspen's full-service approach to defence care.
Aspen Medical has been in the UAE market since 2003, providing targeted, effective, innovative healthcare solutions for remote, challenging or underresourced environments. So far, it has procured, trusted and deployed over 2,700 staff to Abu Dhabi's Ministry of Health, meeting important surge requirements across all seven Emirates.
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About Aspen Medical
Aspen Medical is a global provider of healthcare solutions across diverse clients in government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), global institutions and private sector. The company is a global leader in the delivery of healthcare solutions in any environment, particularly remote, challenging or under resources. Services include management and construction of health infrastructure, air ambulance and recovery services, occupational and labor health, health technology, humanitarian and disaster response, medical supplies and training. In 2012, Aspen Medical partnered with the Abu Dhabi Police to launch the National Ambulance. In 2014, the UAE government expanded its services to the chiefs of Sharjah, Aziman, Um al-Qwain, Fujairah and Ras al-Khaimah. This was the first partnership of its kind with Australian companies that will help develop new models of healthcare services development and delivery within the UAE and the wider Gulf region. In 2015, the company began offering Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to all subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi National Petroleum Company (ADNOC). Aspen Medical is the only commercial organization in the world to be recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an emergency medical team for infectious disease outbreaks and trauma surgery. As a certified B Corp, Aspen Medical is avidly committed to using it as a force to run its business all and everywhere.
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