Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) 3rd edition of the Dubai Health Forum 2019 (DHF) kicked off today at the Dubai World Trade Centre with more than 2,500 attendees.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day event features 62 sessions by 42 speakers from 15 countries.
This year the forum focuses on the themes: family health and community wellbeing, human capital in health, patient centered healthcare, public health sustainable economics, innovation in technology and youth and healthcare
His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Director General of the DHA said during his opening speech; “over the course of the last two years, the Dubai Health Forum, organised by the Dubai Health Authority, has successfully positioned itself as an international summit where health professionals, specialists and leaders meet to discuss the latest medical advancements, professional practices, techniques and research. The forum aims to reinforce the efforts of the DHA to achieve its goal of reaching a healthier and happier society. It hopes to achieve this by learning from ideas, knowledge and experiences shared by experts and scientists in the forum and adopting them in the UAE. ,” said Al Qutami.
Al Qutami thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maltoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai for his kind patronage adding that the forum’s goals are in line with his vision, which revolves around human life, health and happiness— be it in the UAE or globally.
The first day of the forum kicked off with a session on genomics titled “The 100,000 Genomic Sequencing Project” by Sir John Chisholm, former Executive Chairman of Genomics, England. It was then followed by Lt-General Dr Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health in the Kingdom of Bahrain who spoke about Bahrain’s experience in introducing national health insurance.
Local ministers included His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister for Climate Change and Environment who spoke about renewable energy impact on health. International speakers included Davide Venturelli from Nasa who spoke about quantum computing in healthcare to name a few.
In addition to discussing the latest innovations in health, the first ever Health Hackathon, “The Dubai Health Hack” was launched. The 30-hour hackathon focuses on discovering solutions for people of determination.
International Influencers include Lebanese Superstar Elissa, who shared the story of how she battled cancer and raised awareness about the disease.
The forum also features an Innovation park that showcases the innovations of 25 startups in field of health, as well as “Health Talks”, a platform for short discussion on current policies and innovative ideas in healthcare ranging from Sustainable Development Goals to Smart Health.
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For further information, please contact:
Mahmoud Al Ali
Head of Media
Dubai Health Authority
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Kamakshi Gupta and Noor Nazzal
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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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