The Ministry of Health and Preventionย (MoHAP) has received a delegation participating in theย Global Healthcare Leadership Program, held in the UAE. The program is organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. The visit was attended by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of MoHAP, alongside Assistant Undersecretaries and senior officials.
The delegationโs visit aimed to exchange expertise, government administration practices, and share global best practices in healthcare. During the visit, the guests were briefed on MoHAPโs key initiatives in digital transformation and innovation within the health sector, as well as the Ministryโs efforts to promote preventive care and address health challenges.
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The visit is part of the UAEโs commitment to opening dialogue channels with international health leaders and building healthier societies. It also reflects the UAEโs position as a trusted global partner in improving healthcare,driving innovation, and advancing sustainable health security by developing integrated knowledge systems and promoting close collaboration with health leaders and decision-makers across various countries.
Comprehensive tour of Centres of Excellence
During the visit, the delegation was introduced to the UAEโs key achievements in public health, digital transformation of health services, and preventive care. The discussion also touched on how the country is linking its healthcare initiatives toย the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, in line with international efforts to create flexible, equitable, and sustainable health systems. Also addressed were the UAEโs strategies to enhance future readiness and tackle global health challenges.
The delegation also explored the Ministryโs plans for health system governance and were briefed about the coordination between local and federal health authorities. They were provided with an overview of the Ministryโs most important strategic and transformational projects and achievements.
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As part of a field tour, the delegation visited the Ministryโs Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Centre, the backbone of the UAEโs health preparedness. They also toured the National Centre for Regulating Human Organs and Tissues Transplantation under the Hayat programme, which stands out as a model for ethical and medical leadership. Finally, they visited the Customer Happiness Centre, where they learnt about the UAEโs innovative approach to enhancing customer experience and satisfaction in the health sector.
Advanced Health Strategies
His Excellency Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, affirmed that the visit of the delegation, organised in collaboration withย the Government Experience Exchange Officeย at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, reflects the international confidence in the UAEโs evolving health strategies as well as the global interest in building strategic partnerships with the UAE, especially in digital health and artificial intelligence.
โThis is also a testament to the success of the UAEโs health system, which is backed by the directives of our wise leadership and national strategies that have positioned the health sector as a central pillar of sustainable development,โ the Minister said.
Meanwhile, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Olama stated: โThe delegationโs visit will further reinforce the UAEโs growing role in shaping the future of healthcare worldwide and building international partnerships to exchange knowledge andย joint innovation. Leveraging successful experiences, the UAE aims to help create a healthier future for all.
โWe will spare no effort to contribute to global health transformation by sharing our expertise in institutional governance and innovation, establishing the UAE as a trusted platform for developing forward-looking health policies.โ Al Olama added.
Commending UAEโs health approach
Members of the global delegation commended the UAEโs healthcare model, especially its robust digital infrastructure, adaptive legislative framework, and advanced quality systems.
They stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing visits, which would play a vital role in creating a globally connected, participatory environment that ensures a healthier future for all societies.
