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We thank our colleagues at HUGO for the opportunity they are offering us to contribute to HUGO’s vision and mission.
Our nation fully supports the mission of HUGO members of sharing socially and environmentally responsible development, technical knowledge and best practices as a welcome solution to the Genetic disease issues.
In the Arab World, genetic diseases represent a major public health problem. Several factors contribute to the wide prevalence of genetic disorders in the region including the high rate of consanguinity, social trend to have more children until menopause, selective factors favoring inherited disease characters like thalassemia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, and the lack of public awareness towards the early recognition and prevention of inherited disease.
I am confident that this Conference will prove to be enriching to all the participants and delegates, especially keeping in view the anticipated high quality participation from all over the globe. I encourage you to explore the unique social and cultural heritage of the UAE and wish you a productive and most constructive staying in amazing Dubai! |
