UAE confirms preparations complete for World Congress of Military Medicine

Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 16:27

By ARN News Desk

The UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that preparations are complete for the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine.

The congress - organised by the MoD in cooperation with ADNEC Group under the supervision of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) - will begin on Monday, November 9 with specialised workshops, ahead of its official opening ceremony on Wednesday, November 11.

The event, hosted by the ADNEC Centre, is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants and 300 speakers representing over 40 medical and healthcare specialities.

The congress will open with five workshops covering medical care in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, mass casualty management, regional anaesthesia for combat casualties, advanced trauma surgery and burn care.

Additional workshops will address prolonged casualty care, ultrasound imaging, field blood transfusion, traumatic brain injuries, tactical casualty care and psychological resilience.

Scientific sessions will begin on Tuesday, 10th November, focusing on military-civilian medical cooperation, battlefield injuries, disaster response, mental health, rehabilitation, medical logistics and innovation.

Wednesday's official opening will feature a keynote session on the role of health in strengthening national resilience, alongside discussions on medical readiness and healthcare system integration.

The programme will also cover pandemic preparedness, humanitarian response, medical evacuation, digital health, artificial intelligence and telemedicine.

An accompanying exhibition featuring more than 120 stands will showcase medical technologies and innovations while providing opportunities for international partnerships.

Preparations complete for ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine Abu Dhabi: Ministry of Defence#WamNews https://t.co/beUkYGaf3J pic.twitter.com/sMwv9nWxKA
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