NMC Expands Specialist Healthcare In Sharjah As Population Surpasses Two Million

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) NMC Healthcare Group“NMC”, a leading integrated private healthcare provider in the UAE, is deepening its long-standing investment in Sharjah through expanded specialist services, advanced clinical capabilities and increased community healthcare access across Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. Borderless Finance. AI-Native.

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The investment comes as Sharjah's population has grown by 51% over the past decade to reach 2.13 million residents, according to Sharjah Census 2025, driving increased demand for specialised and community healthcare services.

Key highlights:

Comprehensive Cancer Centre at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, providing integrated oncology care, including a dedicated breast care unit with a full spectrum of services from diagnosis to reconstruction, advanced nuclear medicine capabilities, supporting diagnostics, treatment planning and specialist care. Kidney Transplant Centre of Excellence for both living and deceased donors, due to commence in January 2027, in partnership with Marengo Asia Hospitals. Building on NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah's existing strengths which include nephrology capability, dialysis infrastructure and ICU support, this initiative will strengthen access to advanced renal care in the Northern Emirates and enhance continuity of care for patients with chronic kidney disease. Advanced woman and child services including foetal medicine, high risk pregnancy management, VIP maternity rooms, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, hormone clinic, 24/7 paediatric availability with a range of subspecialities and Paediatric ICU. Forthcoming GastroHub, a comprehensive centre dedicated to gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary care for both adults and children. Upgraded Catheterisation Laboratory, enhancing cardiac, vascular and neuro-interventional services. Weight Style programme for the holistic management of weight gain and its associated conditions. New NMC Medical Centre at Safari Mall, Muweilah, bringing healthcare services closer to one of Sharjah's fastest-growing communities.

As Sharjah's population grows and ages, and demand for advanced care continues to rise across the Northern Emirates, Sharjah has become an increasingly important centre for patients seeking specialised treatment, multidisciplinary expertise and coordinated models of care. NMC's investment in expanded primary and tertiary-level specialist care aims to support this growing role by strengthening access to clinical services while reducing the need for patients to travel further afield for treatment.

The Comprehensive Cancer Centre provides integrated oncology services through a coordinated multidisciplinary model. Located at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, the centre brings together medical oncology, surgical oncology, haematology and haemato-oncology, paediatric oncology, imaging and diagnostics, nuclear medicine and dedicated oncology inpatient services within a comprehensive care pathway, supporting patients across Sharjah and the Northern Emirates and reducing the need to travel to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for complex cancer care.

The hospital is also launching GastroHub, a dedicated digestive healthcare centre designed to provide patients with streamlined access to consultations, diagnostics and treatment planning through an integrated model of care. The centre complements the hospital's wider medical expertise, which includes a recently upgraded Catheterisation Laboratory supporting cardiac, vascular and neuro-interventional procedures.

In addition to investments in advanced care, NMC has expanded community access through the opening of a new medical centre at Safari Mall in Muweilah, increasing access to primary care and clinical services in one of Sharjah's fastest-growing residential areas, including Aljada and Tilal City developments.

With one major hospital, 13 clinics and 12 pharmacies, NMC has served communities across Sharjah and the Northern Emirates for several decades, with an average of 1.5 million patient encounters each year. Today, NMC continues to broaden its reach of community-based and specialised care as patient needs evolve across the region.

“Sharjah has long played an important role in delivering healthcare services to residents across the Northern Emirates. As the emirate continues to grow, sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure will be essential to meeting evolving community needs. NMC is long-established as part of Sharjah's healthcare landscape, and our continued investment reflects a long-term commitment to supporting the emirate's healthcare ecosystem and expanding access to high-quality care,” said David Hadley, CEO of NMC Healthcare.

“For patients and families, access to coordinated care closer to home can make a meaningful difference. At NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, the Comprehensive Cancer Centre brings together oncology expertise, diagnostics and inpatient care within one connected pathway, while our forthcoming GastroHub gives adult and paediatric patients more streamlined access to gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary care. Together, these services are designed to improve the patient experience and strengthen access to specialised treatment across Sharjah and the Northern Emirates,” said Charlotte Riondet, Senior Vice President Operations – Dubai and Northern Emirates at NMC Healthcare.

Supported by its network of hospitals, medical centres, clinics and pharmacies across the Northern Emirates, NMC continues to work alongside the wider healthcare ecosystem to expand access to care and support Sharjah's position as a key healthcare hub for the region.

A full list of NMC facilities across the Northern Emirates can be found on the NMC Healthcare website (nmc).

About NMC Healthcare:

NMC Healthcare is a JCI Enterprise accredited organisation and one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates. NMC's network is made up of more than 70 medical facilities, including, multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities. Its national network makes it the only healthcare group uniquely positioned to serve the three most populous Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, as well as the Northern Emirates of Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Ajman.

The NMC Healthcare group includes the NMC, ProVita International Medical Centre, and CosmeSurge brands. It employs approximately 11,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year.

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