Sharjah (Union)
Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the certificate of accreditation of Sharjah as a healthy city by the World Health Organization, for the second time.
Sharjah’s accreditation for global eligibility comes after 100% fulfillment of the requirements and standards for healthy cities within the WHO regional network, and with an increase of 12% of the conditions met for the first time. Throughout its journey, Sharjah has made qualitative leaps in the health sector and infrastructure development in line with its goals and visions, which put the public health of its people and the environment among its main priorities.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah received the certificate of accreditation of Sharjah as a healthy city from Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Mandhari, Regional Director of the World Health Organization, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Community Protection, and Abdullah Ali Al Mahyan, President of the Sharjah Authority Health officials, and senior officials are members of the Executive Committee of the Expansion of Healthy Cities Program in the Emirate of Sharjah.
During the meeting, which witnessed the receipt of the accreditation certificate, several public health issues and the emirate’s efforts in the areas of health promotion through various initiatives and activities, the establishment of health facilities, and the development of various public facilities, in accordance with health standards, were discussed.
The delegation of the World Health Organization expressed its appreciation for the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi in support of all sectors, especially the health sector, which witnessed growth in services and facilities, infrastructure development, and promotion of community awareness in public health.