Aster & GEMS Partner to Champion Children’s Health & Wellbeing
Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education have partnered to place health and wellness at the core of learning, with Aster serving as the official Health & Wellness Partner across 45 GEMS schools in the UAE. The initiative will reach over 25,000 teachers and staff, 140,000+ students, and 110,000+ families through programmes promoting healthier lifestyles and lifelong wellness habits. Rooted in prevention and grassroot engagement, it will begin with empowering teachers and extend to students and families, supported by Aster’s integrated healthcare network
Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education have forged a strategic partnership that places health and wellness at the heart of learning in schools across the UAE. As the official Health and Wellness Partner for 45 GEMS schools, Aster will introduce comprehensive initiatives to promote healthier, happier lifestyles among teachers, students, staff, and families.
Aster DM Healthcare will engage with over 25,000 employees, 140,000+ students, and 110,000+ families within the GEMS network. With teachers as the primary focus, the partnership aims to empower educators as key influencers in shaping young minds, while embedding wellness values early on in children’s lives. Aster’s extensive healthcare network will support the health and well-being agenda across the GEMS community.
Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare, said: “Today’s children are the future of the UAE, building on the nation’s legacy and driving its growth story as it continues to lead on the world stage. They are tomorrow’s leaders, and at Aster, the least we can do is ensure they reach their full potential by staying healthy and adopting lifelong wellness habits. This begins with empowering teachers, who play a pivotal role in not only nurturing knowledge but also in building the foundation of health and well-being. We are proud to partner with GEMS Education, the region’s largest and most respected education network, to bring this vision to life and support their mission of shaping the young minds of the UAE.”
