Canadian Specialist Hospital wins ‘Best Hospital for Medical Tourism’ at DHA Health Awards 2018

Canadian Specialist Hospital won the title of ‘Best Hospital for Medical Tourism’ at the recently held Annual Health Awards. The annual event, organised by Dubai Health Authority and the HEALTH magazine, aims to acknowledge and appreciate exceptional accomplishments in the field of healthcare. Apart from the ‘Best Hospital for Medical Tourism’ category, Canadian Specialist Hospital was also nominated for ‘Best Hospital in UAE’ and ‘Best Organization for Informative Technology in the UAE’.
“We are proud to announce that Canadian Specialist Hospital has been awarded ‘Best Hospital for Medical Tourism’ during the prestigious Annual Health Awards 2018 and has gained recognition for its efforts and dedication towards the progress of medical tourism in the UAE. We have been promoting medical tourism since the very beginning and have focused on providing the best services and facilities to our international patients.
Our team has worked extremely hard to identify and fulfil the requirements of our international patients and create the best packages for them. We would like to thank the entire team of Canadian Specialist Hospital for their hard work and determination that has led us to position ourselves as one of the finest hospitals in the UAE,” said Dr. Yashar Ali, CEO, Canadian Specialist Hospital.
The hospital has been promoting Health Tourism since 2006 and has a fully functional department dedicated exclusively to international patients. It is recognised as one of the leading health tourism centres in Dubai and offers a variety of packages for people with different needs and resources including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dental, dermatology, wellness and preventive health check-up.
Over the years, Canadian Specialist Hospital has established itself as one the leading hospitals for medical tourism and received prestigious accreditations for its efforts to enhance the department.
The hospital has been certified by Temos for ‘Quality in International Patient Care’ and ‘Excellence in Medical Tourism’. Temos is a certification body exclusive for departments of international patient services which evaluates the facility’s services to international patients against set requirements. Recently, the hospital received its third JCI accreditation.
“The hospital has a full-fledged team that manages the necessary arrangements for international patients, starting from visa and accommodation till consultation and transportation, based on the requirements of the individual. We have a prompt response system to address global enquiries without any delay, offering high priority to our international patients and ensuring convenience to our customers,” said Ahmed Shams, Admission and International Patient Relation Manager at Canadian Specialist Hospital.
Moreover, Canadian Specialist Hospital has a dedicated internal team of translators for over 22 languages to ensure accuracy of information conveyed and enhance communication between the patients and the doctors.
Canadian Specialist Hospital is a multi-speciality hospital with qualified doctors trained from prestigious institutes around the world and a state-of-the-art laboratory and imaging department. The hospital currently offers 35+ specialities including cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, nephrology, dialysis and a rehabilitation department. The rehabilitation department provides services for orthopaedic, neurological, cardiac, oncological and metabolic treatment. The hospital will soon be adding new departments for oncology, paediatric surgery, paediatric neurology and family medicine. 
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Four out of 10 Women Have Fertility Issues Due to Endometriosis
UAE based Canadian Specialist Hospital embarks on a new journey to spread awareness and offer support to women suffering from endometriosis with the help of their newly launched Endometriosis Support Group, the first of its kind in Dubai. One in 10 women across the globe suffer from this condition and 4 out of 10 women have fertility issues.
Endometriosis is one of the most common conditions among women, however, it is one of the least discussed issues worldwide. On an average, it takes 7.5 years from onset of symptoms till diagnosis due to ignorance and lack of awareness about the condition. The Endometriosis Dubai Support Group by CSH aims to bring together women who have been silently suffering in pain to share their experiences, discuss their issues and support one another with the support of our consultant and specialist gynaecology team.
Endometriosis is a benign condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus. The most common symptom of endometriosis is severe period pain which starts a day or two before the onset of the period. Also some women might experience heavy periods, pain during intercourse, difficulty in conceiving, pain in bowel opening, frequent urination or blood in urine and faeces.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of our online support group which is a virtual place accessible to the public.  Endometriosis can take a toll on a woman’s physical and mental health and we want our online group to serve as a platform for interactive sessions between patients and doctors to help women overcome their problems and fears associated with the condition,” said Dr. Marlin Mubarak, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Canadian Specialist Hospital, who until recently was the head of Endometriosis centre in the UK and had research in the field of endometriosis.
Endometriosis can be suspected after taking detailed medical history and diagnosed by ultrasound to identify ovarian cysts. MRI is used in selected cases if deep infiltrating endometriosis is suspected by the doctor. The golden standard of diagnosis and treatment is  laparoscopy which is a key hole surgery. Endometriosis is a chronic recurrent disease, however, medical and surgical removal by laparoscopy can improve quality of life and symptoms if managed by the expert surgeon. Following surgery, medical treatment is advised to minimise the risk of recurrence of endometriosis and to avoid worsening of symptoms.
Apart from the online support group, Canadian Specialist Hospital will also be organising a monthly event for women who manifest symptoms for the condition or suffer from it. The event will be in the form of a get-together during breakfast in Crown Plaza Hotel, Dubai. The meeting provides patients an opportunity to meet with doctors and other patients, learn about the advancements in treatment and research, share patient experiences, get a second opinion, ask questions and get relevant and valuable information. The first event was held on April 7, 2018, and will be continued on every last Saturday of the month.
“The Endometriosis Dubai Support Group initiative was launched to educate women about the condition and urge them to seek medical assistance in case of symptoms. We encourage women of all age groups to join our support group on Facebook and interact with our doctors regarding any concerns they may have. We also recommend attending our monthly sessions for one-on-one discussions with our expert team of consultants and specialists for guidance to put an end to your pain,” added Dr. Marlin. For more details regarding the event, please contact endometriosis@csh.ae. 
– Fatima Abbas