Media Release
Ajman, Nov 20: Thumbay Hospital – here, the leading academic hospital under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division celebrated a significant milestone - the birth of over 60,000 babies at the hospital since its opening in 2002 - a record number for the private healthcare sector.
A special ceremony to celebrate the occasion was held at the hospital on November 20. His Excellency Sheikh Dr Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, chairman of the Ruler's Court, Ajman, was the chief guest of the function, presided over by Dr Thumbay Moideen, founder president of Thumbay Group, in the presence of Akbar Moideen Thumbay - vice-president of the healthcare division of Thumbay Group and Mohammad Abufara, chief operating officer, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.
The event was also attended by a few children who were delivered at the hospital during the last 17 years. Moreover, to celebrate the occasion, Thumbay Hospital Ajman presented healthcare services voucher worth AED 5000 each to the first five children born at the hospital.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr Thumbay Moideen said that the remarkable number of babies born at Thumbay Hospital, Ajman in such a short time is a reflection on the services provided by the hospital. "It is an amazing feeling to reflect on the fact that in the span of 17 years, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman has helped bring over 60,000 babies into the world. We are proud of this achievement, yet humbled to think about all the families we have served. Back in 2002, when we opened this hospital, our first academic hospital, we developed a mission statement to which we have strictly adhered all these years. Our focus has been to always put the best interest of the patients before everything else.”
The hospital’s expert team of gynecologists and neonatologists have also successfully handled several high-risk pregnancy cases, complicated cases of premature deliveries, triplet births, etc. Of the total number of babies delivered since 2002, approximately 58% were girls and 42% were boys.
Among the reasons for the hospital’s growing popularity is its world-class facilities, combined with some of the best doctors in the region. The Thumbay Hospital network has established an integrated patient-centric healthcare model that takes into consideration the emotional and cultural needs of a patient in addition to their medical needs, all the while ensuring affordability.
"Over the years, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman enjoyed the pleasure of celebrating with countless families as they welcomed new members. The hospital’s commitment to provide high-quality care and uncompromising service for patients, at the same time making treatment affordable, has been among the reasons for its popularity as a leading destination for mother and childcare. We thank all our patients for placing their care in our hands and the staff of the hospital for the wonderful work they have done and continue to do. We also thank all those who have referred their friends and family to us,” said Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice-president of the healthcare division of Thumbay Group.
Thumbay Hospital, Ajman, has a well-equipped Level 3 NICU – one of the biggest in the country - and the hospital is staffed with expert gynecologists, pediatricians and neonatologists capable of handling all cases of pre-term pregnancies which are 24-weeks and above. Moreover, the hospital follows a policy of ‘minimal handling of the newborn’ concerning prematurely delivered babies, meaning minimal intervention in case the baby is born healthy. The hospital strongly advocates ‘kangaroo care’ wherein parents are encouraged to keep the premature babies close to their chests during the winter, to avert the risk of hypothermia. ‘Absolute breastfeeding’ is yet another policy of the hospital and accordingly, the hospital encourages mothers to only breastfeed the babies up to 6 months and not to give any other milk.
The hospital has a capacity of 250 beds and is the first JCI accredited hospital in Ajman. Services are offered across all major medical specialties and advanced facilities include Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, ICU, Dialysis, Advanced Radiology and Lab Services, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Neurology, Minimal Invasive Surgeries, Bariatric (weight-loss) Surgery, State-of-the-Art Modular Operating Theatres, Pediatric Surgery, Women Wellness, Neonatal Screening, Super Specialty Dental Center etc. The hospital also offers special antenatal packages, painless delivery services, executive labour and delivery suite (private), state-of-the-art equipment, 24-hours emergency and in-patient services.
Thumbay Group’s healthcare division operates eight academic hospitals at various locations in the UAE, in addition to the Thumbay Clinic network of 12 family clinics, 60 Thumbay Pharmacy outlets and the largest CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs network comprising five Thumbay labs. All these are part of the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System. The Thumbay Hospital network is the largest private academic hospital chain in the region and treats patients from as many as 175 nationalities. Thumbay Group has an exclusive medical tourism company, Thumbay Medical Tourism, which has representative offices in 87 countries. Thumbay Group’s Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is a regional hub of medical education, healthcare and research, with its state-of-the-art facilities attracting students, medical professionals, researchers and patients from around the world. The group employs more than 4000 people across its various businesses.