Journal of Excellence in Wellness and Environmental Studies

Published date: Oct 20 2025

Journal Title: Journal of Excellence in Wellness and Environmental Studies

Issue title: Journal of Excellence in Wellness and Environmental Studies: Volume 1, Issue 1

Pages: 91 -103

DOI: 10.18502/jewes.v1i1.17784

Jawaher Abed AlAmeri200121700@hbmsu.ac.aeSchool of Sustainability and Green Economy, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai

Mohammad AlJaradin M.AlJaradin@hbmsu.ac.aeSchool of Sustainability and Green Economy, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has prioritized achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) (Good Health and Well-being) through the strategic integration of technological innovations in healthcare delivery. This study aims to evaluate the impact of technological innovation on achieving SDG 3 in the UAE healthcare sector through a comprehensive analysis of current implementations and their contributions to health and well-being outcomes. The result showed that 85% of participants reported that technological innovations significantly improved healthcare delivery, with advanced technologies, including telemedicine, electronic health records, and AI-driven diagnostics, enhancing patient outcomes and accessibility. The effectiveness of implemented technologies was rated at an average of 7.8 out of 10, with digital scanners, diagnostic imaging systems, and patient safety technologies receiving the highest ratings. Technological innovation plays a vital role in advancing SDG 3 in the UAE, with the successful integration of healthcare technologies leading to improved patient outcomes, increased service accessibility, and enhanced public health outcomes.

Keywords: SDG 3, technological innovation, healthcare delivery, UAE, sustainable development

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