His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the inauguration of a regional vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025. The event, organised by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, was held under the theme Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Wellbeing, until April 17 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
This inauguration represents a significant step towards reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in global health. Leveraging Abu Dhabi’s proximity to major global markets, the hub will enhance distribution efficiency across regional markets and strengthen global supply chains.
The launch of the vaccine hub follows the strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, and GSK, a leading biopharma company, during ADGHW 2024. This initiative positions Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for healthcare logistics and innovation, paving the way for advancements in health services and disease prevention in the emirate and wider region.
With the combined strengths of Abu Dhabi’s advanced logistics capabilities and GSK’s global scientific expertise, the hub will play a crucial role in strengthening drug and vaccine security to foster resilience in the healthcare sector and promote equitable access and improve patient outcomes across the region.
Highlighting the power of public-private collaboration in addressing global health challenges, the event was attended by senior representatives of key partners including GSK, Rafed, PureHealth, ADIO, AD Ports Group, AD Airports, Etihad Airways and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi. The collective presence from the emirate’s ecosystem underscores the strong collaborative effort behind this milestone and reflects Abu Dhabi’s commitment to advancing global health.