Al Jalila Foundation is a global healthcare philanthropic organization that leads Dubai Health’s giving mission. The foundation aims to impact lives and shape the future of health through its integration of care, learning, and discovery. It was founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai in April 2013, to position Dubai and the UAE at the forefront of medical innovation.
Al Jalila Foundation supports medical treatment for individuals unable to afford quality healthcare; provides scholarships to nurture a home-grown generation of medical professionals and supports ground-breaking research that addresses health challenges prevalent in the region including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and mental health.
As a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and as the leading organization for developing Dubai Health’s giving mission, Al Jalila Foundation strives to be a beacon of hope for patients and their families.
Dubai Health is the Dubai’s first integrated academic health system established to elevate the standard of care and advance health for humanity. It is comprised of 6 hospitals, 26 ambulatory health centers and 20 medical fitness centers, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Al Jalila Foundation. Together, Dubai Health serves its patients through the integration of care, learning, discovery and giving. It constitutes over 11,000 staff who collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to prioritize patient needs.