Abu Dhabi Launches Drug and Poison Information Service to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

By HEOR Staff Writer

January 16, 2023

Abu Dhabi has launched its Drug and Poison Information Service. The aim is to raise awareness on the safe drugs use and the necessary procedures to prevent poisoning. This will strengthen research efforts in the Emirate to further develop the clinical toxicology field and improve healthcare outcomes. In 2023 the goal is to increase the working hours of the hotline service to become around the clock.

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