Sharjah Ruler visits Robert Debre Paediatric Hospital in Paris

Paris - March 18, 2012 (WAM) - His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah visited yesterday Hopital Robert Debre, APHP-Paris which specializes in paediatric medicine. He was received at the hospital by Arnold Munnich has been scientific adviser for medical research and health to French president and other senior officials. Sheikh Sultan toured the hospital's different sections and was briefed on its role as a world leading research centre in paediatric medicine. He also witnessed a presentation on the hospitals vision, mission and future plans, including experiments for development of pre-mature babies for early detection of disabilities. Sheikh Sultan also met with the hospital's research team to discuss means of enhancing cooperation between the hospital's research centre and the University of Sharjah's Faculty of Medicine. - Emirates News Agency, WAM