# Abu Dhabi healthcare system expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/abu-dhabi-healthcare-system-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-09T14:34:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Abu Dhabi is expanding its integrated healthcare ecosystem through new initiatives focused on preventive care and family wellness. PureHealth and the Family Development Foundation have launched the ‘Healthy Horizons’ program, an outreach initiative designed for Emirati senior citizens. This program provides specialist-led workshops, free preventive screenings, and guided physical activities to support healthy aging. To support digital health inclusion, the initiative utilizes the Pura AI-powered health app. Complementing these efforts, the Abu Dhabi Department of Health is implementing an integrated model across more than 3,800 facilities. This strategy emphasizes proactive healthcare and covers the entire life cycle, including premarital genetic testing and specialized care in fields such as cardiac surgery and multi-organ transplantation. Additionally, as part of the UAE’s Year of the Family 2026, the emirate is developing a specialized city dedicated to women’s and children’s health. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Etihad Airways launches wellbeing programme and expands fleet Etihad Airways has introduced the ‘Etihad Wellbeing’ programme to improve passenger health and comfort, while announcing fleet expansion plans and new pilot recruitment efforts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/etihad-airways-launches-wellbeing-programme-and-expands-fleet ### 2026-08-22: Abu Dhabi expands preventive healthcare and senior wellness initiatives Abu Dhabi is enhancing its healthcare system through the ‘Healthy Horizons’ initiative for seniors and an integrated model focused on preventive, life-cycle care and advanced clinical excellence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abu-dhabi-expands-preventive-healthcare-and-senior-wellness-initiatives --- Cite as: Abu Dhabi healthcare system expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/abu-dhabi-healthcare-system-expansion