Sami Abdel Raouf (Dubai)
The United Arab Emirates has succeeded in establishing a unique global and Arab experience in sustainable development and attention to human beings in various fields and by all means that lead to their elevation, achieving their goals and providing their requirements, as it is the supreme possession of nations. In this context, the state has been able to achieve qualitative achievements thanks to the distinguished capabilities of the state’s health system and the continuous support of the rational leadership, which has provided exceptional capabilities to health authorities, to enhance the state’s path towards recovery from the “Covid-19” pandemic, to preserve the gains and protect national resources.
The health sector was able to provide the components of health care that meets the needs of society, by offering a unique package of innovative health services and preventive and curative projects compatible with the latest medical technologies, and integrating smart applications in health services, telemedicine, artificial intelligence and digital health.
In addition to building global partnerships, to develop the health research sector in accordance with the highest ethical practices, and to provide sustainable treatment solutions for chronic diseases and epidemics, in line with the aspirations of the fifties and the country’s directions to move to an advanced stage on the path of future governments and enhance its competitive position towards foreseeing the future of health care.
During the current year, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and the Emirates Health Services Corporation adopted a strategy to provide comprehensive and innovative health services with international standards, and to reach a health system that delights the community and nurtures its health to be a product of knowledge.
The health sector works on enabling future health services, using health information systems, developing appropriate technology for the community health management system, integrating artificial intelligence and smart systems, and its role in big data analysis and predictive models for managing health facilities.
Confronting “Corona”
The success of the UAE in dealing with the “Corona” pandemic is one of the most prominent results achieved by the UAE during the year 2021, at the national and global levels, as reports and testimonies of international institutions demonstrated the success of the UAE in dealing with the repercussions of the spread of the emerging “Corona” virus, which embodies the UAE’s success in dealing with the “Corona” pandemic. Distinguish our beloved country and its superior capabilities and great potential.
The UAE has achieved an advanced global position in the face of “Corona”, and this is an international recognition of the level of our integrated and high-quality health services, an achievement that puts us in front of us with the responsibility to continue to adhere to international standards in the application of specialized medical programs and the provision of health care services in general, especially in times of epidemics.
The UAE has entered a new chapter of excellence and leadership in its race for excellence by ascending to advanced positions on the global competitiveness ladder in all major indicators and reports issued by many international institutions, in accordance with the UAE Vision 2021, which establishes an impenetrable knowledge-based and competitive economy led and strengthened by skilled Emirati competencies. The best experiences to ensure the long-term prosperity of Emiratis. The rational leadership stands behind these outstanding results and success in dealing with one of the largest global crises, as the leadership was keen to develop a health system based on the highest international standards in terms of providing services, the adequacy of the medical staff and developing the readiness of the health system, so that the UAE would be one of the best countries in the quality of care. health, achieving sustainability in health services, and achieving health security. It did not coincide with the global advanced levels in dealing with health with the repercussions of the emerging “Corona” virus, but behind them is the effort of years and the possession of an advanced health infrastructure that made the health sector of its various types at the state level, capable and ready to face such exceptional circumstances. The UAE’s exit from the “Corona” crisis has proven to the whole world that there is nothing impossible in the UAE, and challenges cannot stand in the way of its unlimited ambition, under a rational leadership that has been keen since the first day on the health and safety of everyone and has not hesitated to make every effort for that. The UAE presented to the whole world a distinguished model for dealing with the pandemic, which was met with widespread global praise and appreciation, which makes us more determined to continue working side by side to keep the name of the UAE present at various levels and international forums.
new establishment
The actual separation between the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and the Emirates Health Services Corporation is one of the most important results and achievements of the federal health sector in the current year, as it will lead to strengthening the role of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection as a basic regulatory and supervisory body for the health care sector, and providing the highest level of distinguished health care for individuals The society of the United Arab Emirates through the «Emirates Corporation for Health Services».
It also leads to ensuring the availability of a positive and flexible environment for employees and working to develop their capabilities, and providing the greatest degree of independence for service providers for innovation and development.
This federal approach comes within the framework of efforts to transform the field of health care, improve the patient experience in health facilities, enhance the quality and safety of multidisciplinary health services, provide the latest treatment methods, and provide comprehensive and innovative specialized health services with international standards, by continuing to call all that It is an innovator in medical technology, and an embodiment of the fact that quality and patient safety are essential pillars in the permanent development of the health sector.
The fledgling federal entity, the Emirates Health Services Corporation, was able to develop and implement integrated action plans, with the aim of ensuring the provision of the best health services, by providing a more effective and efficient regulatory environment that adapts to the changing needs of society, and providing sustainable and high-quality health care services, in line with the vision of The UAE and international standards, in line with the current health challenges that the world is experiencing, to contain the repercussions of “Covid-19”.
International Awards
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has won two prestigious awards from the International Organization for Information Systems and Healthcare Management “HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Award Middle East2020” for the categories of innovation and achievements in healthcare in the field of information technology and digital health. The victory comes within the framework of the process of harvesting achievements and consolidating the country’s position among the best countries in the world in the field of electronic and smart health care.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, as the first government agency in the world, obtained the global accreditation certificate in innovation management. Investigator of the Platinum category, which is the highest degree in the evaluation categories of the GC Mark, as this achievement confirms the Ministry’s application and commitment to international standards for managing innovation and investing in global technologies and practices to develop the innovation system and continuous qualification of cadres and competencies. The Ministry also obtained the GC-Mark Crisis Management Global Accreditation Certificate, achieving the platinum category, which is the highest degree in the evaluation categories of the certificate.
This achievement confirms the Ministry’s implementation and commitment to international standards and the culmination of its efforts in the field of emergency, crisis and risk management through preparedness, proactive plans and the provision of appropriate work programs to ensure business continuity. And the ministry’s obtaining of international accreditation in crisis management enhances its position in the ranks of the long-standing institutions that apply best practices and international standards
The Ministry obtained the BS13500 Governance Standard Certificate, from the British Standards Institute (BSI), in a new achievement that reinforces its leadership in applying the best international standards in the field of effective governance management systems, after its success in applying the governance model based on trust, accountability, transparency and fair practices. The achievement comes after comprehensive audits. .
Education and childhood
The Ministry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health, completed a study to find out the impact of distance education and social distancing on the health behaviors of school students in the UAE, through a questionnaire sent to parents of students, to update the health database for school students, with the aim of supporting strategies Health planning and policies at the state level, and the development of policies and strategies, to improve the quality of health care services, after the end of the “Covid-19” stage. 35 years old, all of them had been suffering from genetic deafness since birth and ear infections, as part of the “Help Me Hear” initiative, bringing the number of cochlear implants and hearing restoration to 50 deaf residents of all nationalities in the country.
covid-19 treatment
The Ministry announced the emergency use of a new effective drug for “Covid-19” produced by the global company GSK, making the UAE the first in the world after ratification and approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its emergency use, which enables the immediate use of this treatment in the country, as it will contribute In reducing the number of cases requiring admission to hospital for more than 24 hours and reducing the number of deaths caused by infection with the “Covid 19” virus by up to 85% when it is given to patients as an early treatment.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention is the first federal entity in the region and the first global health authority to collect 3 ISO certificates at once in data management and quality, health informatics, studies management and data analysis in accordance with international quality standards. This achievement is an affirmation of the Ministry’s commitment to quality standards as a work method in its quest to become a leading sustainable and innovative institution in accordance with international best practices.
The Ministry announced that the UAE is the second country in the world to agree to register and use the Lumakras product in the country for the treatment of lung cancer. The UAE’s leadership globally in attracting and providing innovative medicines that have proven effectiveness, efficiency and approval within treatment protocols, thus contributing to the development of the drug system in accordance with international best practices.
national platform
The Ministry announced the launch of the “Public Health Management System” as a national platform and a future database designed specifically to create a digital environment that supports health, that contributes to strengthening prevention, managing public health projects, and the participation of communities and civil society institutions in health promotion programs, in cooperation with partners from the government and private sectors. This is within the framework of a responsive and sustainable health care system and the application of international standards to the management of health facilities infrastructure in the country, and aims to promote public health and prevent diseases.
The Ministry obtained the GC Mark, the global accreditation certificate in the management of digital media in emergency situations, achieving the platinum category, which is the highest degree in the evaluation categories of the certificate. This achievement represents an affirmation of the Ministry’s commitment to quality standards as a work method and the consolidation of the country’s distinguished reputation in the fields of global competitiveness.
The ministry also obtained the “ISO” certificate in international conformity to the guiding specification in the use and management of social media in emergency situations “ISO/ DIS 22329” from the Global Business Solutions Association in the United States of America.
The Ministry won two awards in the Arab Smart Government Shield in its 16th session from the Academy of Excellence Awards in the Arab Region, for the categories of social media accounts and social responsibility.
Alzheimer’s drug
The Ministry announced that the UAE is the second country in the world to agree to the registration and use of the first and only Adohelem drug “Aducanumab” for the treatment of early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, produced by the “Biogen” company, after its approval and approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The UAE is one of the fastest countries in the world in drug accreditation, which provides solutions to patients in the country and the region, which pushes the consolidation of the UAE’s competitive position in the global drug market, to become a leading destination for international pharmaceutical companies.
The ministry obtained the international standard “ISO” in the management of compliance with ISO 37301:2021 and the management of anti-bribery ISO 37001:2016 from the American organization W3 Solution.