MoU highlighting framework of the cooperation to be signed shortly, MoU will enable the two health authorities to form joint assessment committees for certain specialities such as neonatology
Officials from the Dubai Health Authority's (DHA's) health regulation sector met with members of the Health Authority Abu Dhabi's (HAAD's) health regulation team to discuss ways to boost joint cooperation between the two authorities.
The meeting which took place recently discussed ways to develop a framework for joint cooperation so as to help raise the standard of healthcare provided in the two Emirates-Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The two authorities discussed ways to facilitate licensing procedures for healthcare professionals in both the Emirates. The meeting discussed several issues from professional licensing to procedures for professional assessment as well as electronic assessment for healthcare practitioners.
Dr Ramadan Ibrahim, Assistant Director, DHA Health Regulation discussed the role played by the DHA's health regulation sector to introduce regulatory standards and procedures and provided an overview of the regulatory policies and procedures implemented by the DHA health regulation sector to improve health services provided in the Emirate Dubai.
Dr. Ali Obaid Al Ali, Director, Health Regulation, HAAD provided an overview of the role played by HAAD to regulate the health sector and improve the quality of medical services provided in Abu Dhabi.
The two authorities agreed to cooperate on several regulatory issues including a shared assessment committee for certain specialities like neonatology.
They discussed policies and procedures to deal with medical negligence as well as methods to detect violators and fine them.
They also discussed ways to develop and strengthen their inspection procedures.
The two authorities will sign a MoU highlighting the framework of their joint cooperation.
The attendees of the meeting from HAAD included Dr Ali Obaid Al Ali, Director of Health Regulation, Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri, Manager, Health Professional Licensing, Mr Khalid Mohammed Fulad, Director of Health System Compliance and Dr Jamal Mohd Al Kaabi, Section Head, Hospitals and Clinics Health Audit, Hasna Yousuf Al Balooshi, Section Head of Licensing and Dr Hatem Faraj Al Amere, Section Head Post Graduate Medical Education.
The attendees of the meeting from the DHA health regulation team included Dr Ramadan Ibrahim, Assistant Director of Health Regulation, Marwan Mohammed, Head of Registration and Accreditation section, Dr Mhd Oussama Kayali, Head of Facility Regulation Unit, Ms Tamara Muir, Head of Professional Regulation Unit and Badriya Casares Manuel, Head of Quality Assurance.
-End-About The DHA:
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has been empowered to set policy and strategy for health, and to assure the application of that health policy and strategy. The DHA leads an integrated approach across the spectrum of health, anticipating our future needs and being responsive to users. It will stimulate growth and innovation in the health market, ensuring value for money and quality of services through effective regulation.
The new Dubai Health Authority (DHA) structure will ensure that health services are better positioned to meet the demand for better healthcare services in the future. The DHA will work to:
Provide a Health Strategy for Dubai that will meet the needs of the predicted growth and change in population.
Ensure Public Health is protected and quality of life improved.
Ensure partnership between public and private health service providers, bringing together the best international experience to ensure we deliver the best health system possible.
Achieve international accreditation of healthcare services delivered across the Emirate by ensuring world-class quality and standards of healthcare.
Ensure effective regulation and licensing across the Dubai Health Sector guaranteeing the quality of health services provided.
Increase the transparency and accountability of the healthcare system.
Drive efficiency so that funding is spent on the most effective healthcare for those who need it.
Improve accessibility to the healthcare system and sustainability for the future.
Deliver the best training and education opportunities for Dubai healthcare practitioners.
For more information, please contact:
Kamakshi Gupta
Communications Analyst
Institutional Marketing and Communications Department, DHA
Tel: 009714- 2197455
Email: klgupta@dha.gov.ae
© Press Release 2009
