A recent report by the Dubai Health Authority revealed an accelerated growth in the number of health facilities in the emirate during the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The statistics included in the report also revealed an increase in the number of health professionals working in the health sector in Dubai, which… It contributes effectively to enhancing the competitiveness of the health system in Dubai, and works to achieve the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), as well as the Dubai Social Agenda (33), which aims to reach the most efficient and high-quality health system that keeps pace with the best international standards.
The statistics reported in the report confirm the leadership of the investment climate in the health sector in Dubai, the advanced infrastructure and technology, in addition to the package of facilities and success factors that the emirate provides to the health sector, which has increased the speed and pace of growth of health facilities, and encouraged their expansion, diversification and spread.
The increase in the number of health facilities and the health professionals working in them reflects the rapid growth of the health sector in Dubai, which is considered one of the most developed and advanced sectors. The numbers also reflect the great interest paid by the Dubai Health Authority and its continuous efforts to encourage health investment in the emirate and create a supportive environment. appropriate and motivating, as part of its commitment to providing advanced, sustainable, high-quality health services that meet the needs of the population during the next stage.
In detail, the number of health facilities licensed by the Dubai Health Authority increased during the first quarter of this year, as the authority licensed more than 150 health facilities, an increase of 9%, compared to the same period last year, bringing the total number of health facilities licensed in Dubai and practicing… Its work in the emirate reached 5,020 health facilities, while the number of health facilities whose licenses were renewed during the first quarter of this year reached 1,122 health facilities.
The number of health professionals who were licensed during the first quarter of this year reached 800 health professionals, an increase of 7%, compared to the same period last year, bringing the total number of health professionals licensed in the emirate until the end of the first quarter of 2024 to 59,509 health professionals. The number of health professionals whose licenses were renewed during the first quarter of the same year reached 12,319 health professionals.
According to the report, during the first quarter of 2024, the Dubai Health Authority licensed 64 outpatient clinics, two hospitals, 49 pharmacies, 17 optical centers, two laboratories, three advanced radiological diagnostic centers, 11 home health care centers, and other health facilities that provide services. Health care for patients and customers in general.
The report also showed that the number of licensed doctors in the emirate as of the end of last March reached 13,370 doctors, while the number of dentists reached 4,162 dentists, nursing and obstetricians reached 23,134, complementary and alternative medicine reached 474, and allied medicine centers reached 18,767 centers.
An ideal destination
On this occasion, the Executive Director of the Health Regulation Sector at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, said: “The high numbers and statistics revealed by the Authority’s report reflect the great confidence enjoyed by the emirate as an ideal destination for health investment, and confirm its competitive ability, the strength and durability of its infrastructure, and the regulating legislation.” “For its health sector, it also reflects the continuous efforts made by the emirate, represented by the Dubai Health Authority, to strengthen the health care system and achieve sustainable development in the medical field.”
Al Mulla added: “The Dubai Health Authority pays great attention to supporting and stimulating the private medical sector, believing in its effective and vital role as a strategic partner for the government sector in achieving future goals, improving and sustaining health services, and employing them to serve and enhance the health of the citizens, residents and visitors of the country in general, and the Emirate of Dubai in particular.” “This enhances the emirate’s position as an ideal destination for healthcare at the regional and global levels.”
Facilities package
Regarding the package of facilities provided by the Dubai government to stimulate health investment, the Executive Director of the Health Regulation Sector at the Authority reviewed a group of these facilities, including: automating and facilitating the procedures for obtaining medical licenses, through the electronic licensing system (Sheryan), and employing modern technologies to make the system More flexible, effective, and responsive to the requirements and needs of customers and investors around the clock, including health professionals and workers in the health care sector in general.
. 5020 The total number of licensed health facilities in Dubai includes about 60,000 health professionals.
. 150 new health facilities and 800 health professionals in Dubai were licensed in the first quarter of this year.
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