UAE, Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute to exchange their experiences in the field of specialized medical training and to explore various avenues of collaboration in the health sector.

H.E. Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the DHA and H.E. Dr. Lee Young Chan, President of Korea Health Industry Development Institute signed the MoU at the DHA’s headquarters on Tuesday.

Al Qatami highlighted the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration in today’s globalized world and highlighted the positive impact such collaborations have on patient care and on the growth of the overall health sector.

The two sides will exchange their experiences in the field of specialized medical training and collaborate in healthcare services including medical tourism, technology, best practices and medical education.

He said the UAE and South Korea already have a strong relationship and many joined goals and projects in different fields, which reflects the confidence in Korea's experience and long experience in various fields, including the health field, which is developing rapidly in both countries.

He pointed out that the development policy implemented by the DHA is open to the world including health institutions, specialized bodies, and anyone who wants to learn about the DHA’s successful experiences in the health field.

He also pointed out that DHA is keen to diversify its partnership and to take advantage of the successes of global institutions and learn from their experiences.

Al Qutami also praised the Korea Health Industry Development Institute’s methodology of work and achievements, especially those relating to training, rehabilitation and professional development, stressing that the next phase will see a new surge in the level of medical education, and a direct enhancement of the expertise and competences of the DHA in all disciplines.

H.E. Dr. Lee Young Chan, President of Korea Health Industry Development Institute on the other hand expressed the Institute's appreciation and pride for opening new avenues of cooperation with the DHA, stressing that its association with an advanced institution such as DHA is an important addition to the Institute's achievements.

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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. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance is the President of the Dubai Health Authority and His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami is the Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority.

The DHA’s aim in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated healthcare system, protect public health and improve the quality of life within the Emirate. This is a direct translation of the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Keeping the strategic plan in mind, the DHA’s mission is to ensure access to health services, maintain and improve the quality of these services, improve the health status of nationals, residents and visitors and oversee a dynamic, efficient and innovative health sector.

In addition to overseeing the health sector for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA also focuses on providing services through DHA healthcare facilities including hospitals (Latifa, Dubai, Rashid and Hatta), specialty centres (e.g. the Dubai Diabetes Center) and DHA primary health centres spread throughout the Emirate of Dubai.

The main pillars of service delivery at DHA health facilities are quality, efficiency, patients and staff. It is our aim to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of DHA health services. An important aspect of the service delivery strategy is to focus on patients, their needs and satisfaction as well as attract, retain, nurture and support outstanding staff.

Prior to the establishment of the DHA, the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS), which was established in 1973, was the functioning authority that almost exclusively focused on health service delivery.

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