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  Leadership in Crisis Leadership in moments of crisis is very important and can make a difference in changing outcomes regarding global challenges. In the Arab region, health leadership played an important role during various crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Their strategies and responses have shaped not only immediate health outcomes but set precedents for future crisis management in the region. The Role of Leadership in Crisis Management Decisiveness, adaptability, and foresight are qualities of effective leadership, even more so in times of crisis. In the Arab region, health leaders have acted in a very instrumental role for addressing certain complex challenges that were well-coordinated and strategically planned. The COVID-19 pandemic indeed swept across continents sans warning, challenging health leaders to mobilize resources almost in record time, put public health measures into immediate effect, and communicate effectively with the general public. Arab Health Leade...

  Developing Future Healthcare Leaders The Middle East’s healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the urgent need for adept leaders capable of steering the industry through its myriad challenges. In response, the region has launched several innovative educational initiatives designed to cultivate the next wave of healthcare pioneers. The MEHLP Initiative At the forefront of this movement is the Middle East Healthcare Leadership Programme (MEHLP), a collaborative effort between Johnson & Johnson Middle East and INSEAD. This program, modeled after a successful European counterpart, aims to equip healthcare managers with essential business acumen and leadership prowess. The inaugural session, hosted at INSEAD’s state-of-the-art Centre for Executive Education and Research in Abu Dhabi, brought together 20 senior healthcare professionals from various Middle Eastern countries. The curriculum focused on three pivotal areas: leadership development, managem...