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To commemorate World Parkinson’s Day on April 11, 2025, the Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai hosted the inspiring event “Sing for Parkinson’s.” This special gathering is part of a broader series of initiatives led by the Centre, aimed at uniting the Parkinson’s community across the UAE and encouraging patients to continue leading active, fulfilling lives.
The event attracted distinguished international figures, including Veena George, Minister for Health and Woman and Child Development in Kerala, United Kingdom House of Lords, Lord Robin Ford, and renowned international opera singer Charlotte Akenhead. Prominent regional personalities such as Dr Shaikha Al Mazrouei and Mr Waleed Bukhatir also attended, highlighting the growing recognition and support for Parkinson’s care in the Gulf region.
Reflecting on the significance of event, Dr Shaikha Al Mazrouei remarked: “Our presence in this event is significant; it connects patients with Parkinson’s — we call them friends with Parkinson’s — with the community and doctors, showing the world that patients with Parkinson’s can engage with the community. We also see how the UAE’s support helps improve the condition of patients with Parkinson’s. King’s College Hospital in Dubai does offer the best care and treatment to patients with Parkinson’s.”
The Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence at King’s College Hospital Dubai has established itself as a leading destination for Parkinson’s care, offering advanced and innovative treatments recognised across the Middle East and beyond. These cutting-edge therapies are delivered by a distinguished team, including Dr Vinod Metta, Consultant Interventional Neurology and Movement Disorders Specialist, Professor K Ray Chaudhuri, Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorders, and Dr Guy Chubg-Faye, Consultant Gastroenterologist.
Mrs Veena George, the Minister of Health for Kerala, expressed her admiration for the progress observed in the United Arab Emirates, specifically highlighting King’s College Hospital Dubai’s role in setting a global benchmark for Parkinson’s care.
“I am truly delighted and impressed by the remarkable progress Dubai has made in treating Parkinson’s disease, as well as the growing social awareness surrounding this condition in the UAE.”
The King’s Dubai Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence adopts a philosophy that extends far beyond medical treatment. It is dedicated to transforming perceptions of Parkinson’s disease through a blend of medical innovation, therapeutic support, and community engagement. Under the leadership of
Dr Vinod Metta, the King’s Dubai Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence is at the forefront of Parkinson’s care, empowering patients to lead lives filled with hope, purpose, and accomplishment.
Dr Vinod Metta shared a powerful insight on the growth of awareness in the region, stated King’s Parkinson’s Centre connects global hearts; he expressed his gratefulness to all patients and carers assembled during the event flown from different countries to Dubai just for this occasion. “There are around 500 Parkinson’s patients present here at this event to spread awareness about this disease, which was discovered 100 years ago by James Parkinson. Up until 3 years ago, there wasn’t enough awareness about this disease in the UAE, but today, we see that in Dubai, through the Parkinson’s Centre of Excellence at King’s College Hospital Dubai, the level of awareness has spread globally. The “Sing for Parkinson’s” event celebrates courage, connection, and community, reaffirming King’s College Hospital Dubai’s commitment to advancing care, spreading awareness, and transforming the lives of those living with Parkinson’s across the region.”