Healthcare Regulator - dda
Healthcare Regulator
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides complete oversight of the regulation and governance of the healthcare sector within the emirate of Dubai by designing health policies, strategies and standards for developing, regulating, licensing and monitoring the provision of healthcare services provided by the public and private healthcare facilities.
DHA mandate also includes governing and managing health insurance, health investment, and health tourism services. Furthermore, DHA is responsible for Preventive Medicine and Occupational Health and Safety and setting the Medical Education Strategy in Dubai and regulating the provision of medical education, clinical research, and trials.
Healthcare Providers
Healthcare services in Dubai are provided by both public and private sectors, ensuring comprehensive and high-quality healthcare for residents, citizens, and visitors. Public sector healthcare services are mainly provided by Dubai Health via its vast network that includes 6 hospitals, 26 health centers and 21 medical fitness centers.
For emergencies and urgent patient transfers, you can call Ambulance on 998 24/7.
Dubai’s Robust Health System
The city's healthcare infrastructure is robust, with over 5,000 licensed healthcare facilities and more than 59,000 professionals.
The rapid digital transformation in Dubai's healthcare is exemplified by the “NABIDH” platform, the unified medical records system overseen by the Dubai Health Authority. The platform had surpassed 10.41 million medical records, integrating data from over 53,000 healthcare professionals and nearly 1,900 licensed facilities. NABIDH facilitates secure, instant access to patient information, significantly improving service quality and operational efficiency.
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