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Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Future Council for Health and Wellbeing—one of the 13 Dubai Future Councils— reaffirmed that Dubai is on the right path to achieve the strategic goals and the ambitious vision of the UAE to attain the aspirations of future generations and reach a sustainable future in smart healthcare.
The council, commended the notable achievements of the Dubai Healthcare sector in the last few years during its second meeting, which was chaired by His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) at Area 2071, Emirates Towers.
These achievements are in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. They were also possible with the support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation and Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the DHA.
During the meeting, the council discussed the ambition initiatives and projects that aim to enhance Dubai’s healthcare sector and create an innovative modern healthcare model that meets the needs of Dubai’s residents, finds solutions to future challenges and adopts the latest international smart applications and technologies to provide residents with quality services that will ultimately improve their quality of life.
The council also discussed a number of projects and smart initiatives that are in line with the directives of the emirate and its future aspirations towards excellence. Amongst the initiatives discussed, was the Genome Project, where the members discussed the laws, legislations and policies to provide patients with the best possible treatment.
The council also spoke about different topics— such as smart applications that aim to serve those who are visually impaired, the use of AI in diagnosing retinopathy amongst diabetics, telemedicine, as well as the latest technologies in AI— to serve Article Five of the fifty-year charter, “A doctor for every citizen”.
“The Dubai Future Council for Health and Wellbeing is moving steadily towards achieving the goal of creating a healthy future for generations to come. This is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Principle eight of ‘The Eight Principles of Dubai’, ‘We care about future generations’,” said Al Qutami.
He added that Dubai’s advanced position on the world map reinforces the need to continue to strive for excellence especially in the health sector.
“This can be achieved through specialized initiatives, investment in human resources, focusing on smart health solutions and by building local and international partnerships,” he concluded.
Dr Muthana Sartawi, Orthopedic Surgeon at Adam Vital Hospital and committee member said on the other hand that the council provides doctors and specialists with an important opportunity to share their ideas and hopefully achieve them. He also commended Dubai for constantly encouraging innovation, excellence and creativity.
Mr Bashar Kilani, Region Executive - Middle East at IBM and committee member said that by coming up with ways to utilize technology, artificial intelligence and data, the committee will ultimately aid in providing quality treatment for patients to achieve their happiness and satisfaction.
About the Dubai Health Authority:
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created, in June 2007, by Law 13 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, with an expanded vision to include strategic oversight for the complete health sector in Dubai and enhance private sector engagement.
Prior to the establishment of the DHA, the Department of Health and Medical Services, which was established in 1973, was the functioning authority that almost exclusively focused on health service delivery.
In May 2018, H.H Sheikh Mohammed, issued Law No. (6) Of 2018 of the DHA. The new Law further enables the DHA to achieve its objectives including regulating medical services in Dubai, enhancing competiveness and transparency, improving medical services and products based on international best practices and achieving the sector’s objectives according to approved strategic plans.
According to the Law, DHA will ensure the availability of quality medical insurance programmes, improve medical services according to the highest international standards, contribute to providing attractive infrastructure for investments, boost Dubai’s position as a global hub for medical tourism and medical education, encourage innovation in the healthcare sector and improve preventive healthcare measures.
The Law specified DHA’s responsibilities to include preparing a comprehensive strategic plan for Dubai’s healthcare sector, conducting studies and surveys to define Dubai’s future needs and matching the results with future investments, licensing and monitoring medical workers and medical facilities according to DHA’s approved regulations. Its responsibilities also include regulating medical education and medical research in collaboration with competent local and international authorities and drafting and developing policies and procedures for the healthcare sector in Dubai.
The Law authorises DHA to regulate and approve the prices of medical services offered by private healthcare facilities in Dubai and ensure the quality of medical services. DHA is also responsible for regulating and facilitating the sending of patients for specialised medical treatment to healthcare facilities both within and outside the country, regulating and overseeing medical tourism in collaboration with concerned authorities, managing and developing policies that govern medical insurance and regulating medical advertising in Dubai.
H.H Sheikh Mohammed also issued Decree No. 17 of 2018 establishing subsidiaries of the DHA: the Dubai Healthcare Corporation and Dubai Health Insurance Corporation to further enhance healthcare services in Dubai and enable DHA to fulfil its responsibilities and obligations.
Three new strategic sectors were also added as part of the decree; they include Strategy and Corporate Development, Health Regulation, and Shared Support Services.
In addition to overseeing the health sector for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA also focuses on providing services through DHA healthcare facilities including Latifa, Dubai, Rashid and Hatta Hospitals, its 12 primary healthcare centres, 17 medical fitness centres and its 6 specialty centres.
For more information, visit DHA’s website: www.dha.gov.ae
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