Dubai, UAE– August 2024- The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that Dubai has become a prominent global destination for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. A range of factors, including the rapid and significant advancements in the emirate’s healthcare sector, underpin this esteemed position.
The DHA noted that the remarkable growth in the healthcare industry, particularly in professional practices and the availability of specialised medical fields, have played a critical role in this achievement.
Furthermore, the development of state-of-the-art infrastructure, alongside smart healthcare solutions, has bolstered the efficacy of organ donation and transplantation efforts.
In addition, the presence of numerous leading public and private medical institutions has enriched Dubai’s healthcare landscape, further establishing the Emirates as a key player in the global organ and tissue donation field.
As part of its commitment to promoting awareness and recognition of organ donation, the DHA participated in international celebrations for World Organ Donation Day. The authority emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts between local and international institutions to advance organ donation practices and improve health outcomes for patients in need.
Dr Hanan Obaid, Director of Health Policies and Standards at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), made these remarks during the emirate’s participation in the global observance of World Organ Donation Day, celebrated annually on 13 August
Dr Obaid highlighted that the concerted efforts of health authorities in the country, particularly the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, have significantly contributed to remarkable advancements in this sector. The establishment of the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissue – ‘Hayat’ alongside a comprehensive framework of regulations and laws, has created a safe and encouraging environment for organ donation and transplantation in the UAE
In line with ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) previously launched the project “Health Standards for Regulating Organ Donation and Transplant Services in the Emirate of Dubai.” In collaboration with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), we developed this initiative, which includes a set of regulatory health standards aimed at refining organ transplantation practices.
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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) continues its commitment to enhancing organ transplant services and expanding its network of leading hospitals and medical centres in Dubai.
Dr Zeyad Al Rais, Head of Critical Care at Dubai Health, stated, “Dubai Health plays an active role in raising national awareness about the importance of organ donation. Through our humanitarian initiatives and diverse awareness campaigns, we actively support donors and their families, making the donation process as seamless as possible. Our integrated approach, which combines care, learning, discovery, and giving, is designed to save lives, enhance public health and safety, improve quality of life, and foster community solidarity.”
David Eglington, Hospital Director at Mediclinic City Hospital said, “The transplant centre at Mediclinic City Hospital provides patients with end-stage kidney disease an alternative to dialysis, significantly enhancing their quality of life. We perform both deceased donor and live donor transplants. Beyond the transplant procedure, we offer extensive follow-up and post-transplant support to ensure that our patients continue to receive exceptional care.”
