DT News - MEA - Annual Health Awards 2018

Dental Tribune Middle East

Mon. 12 March 2018

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The second edition of the Annual Health Awards 2018 was held in a glittering ceremony at Grand Hyatt on 26th February 2018, Dubai, UAE.

Jointly organized by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Health Magazine, the event was the region’s most comprehensive health awards for the healthcare sector – brought together more than a thousand healthcare leaders from the UAE’s public and private sector.

His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Chairmen of the Board and Director of DHA presented the awards to 35 winners in 23 categories including public and private sector organizations and individuals as well as 17 legendary dignitaries for their pioneering roles in shaping the healthcare industry of the region. The event was also attended by all the big names in healthcare industries as well as Bollywood film stars like Sanjay Dutt. Dr Thumbay Moideen, the Founder and President of Thumbay Group, was also present. The 35 awardees were selected by a Jury headed by Dr Ajit K. Nagpal, from over 200 nominations and applications from both public and private sectors in UAE.

Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Periodontist and Implantologist, Head of dental department of City Centre Clinic, won the prestigious award for Distinguished Medical Specialist (individual category).

He has made the dental fraternity proud by being the only dental specialist in the specialist category to win this award.

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