Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 7th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Health Authority, His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority inaugurated the 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.
The 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health hosted by Dubai Health Authority under the umbrella of World Federation of Public Health Associations from 4th to 6th April 2013 shed light on the importance of public health and the use of new public health approaches for promotion of community health at regional and national levels.
H.E. Engineer Essa Al Maidoor highlighted the importance of this conference during his opening speech and extended his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the DHA for his direction under which Dubai has been able to advance the level of health services and expertise of its medical professionals.
Abstracts and posters dealing with major issues related to promoting world class public health services, opportunities and threats were shared and studied by participants during the course of the congress.
Healthcare professionals and public health leaders (WHO, renowned Universities, Government bodies), service providers, NGOs, advocates, trainers and students both locally and internationally were present at the conference.
The conference was organized by MCI Middle East on behalf of DHA. MCI is a globally integrated Association, Communication and Event Management Company. MCI’s mission is to help companies, governments and associations bring people together to create meaningful connections and win.
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Notes to editors:
The DHA:
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created in June 2007, by Law 13 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. As the strategic health authority for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA is empowered to set policies and strategies for health and to assure the application of those health policies and strategies.
The DHA’s aim in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated healthcare system, protect public health and improve the quality of life within the Emirate. This is a direct translation of the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Keeping the strategic plan in mind, the DHA’s mission is to ensure access to health services, maintain and improve the quality of these services, improve the health status of nationals, residents and visitors and oversee a dynamic, efficient and innovative health sector.
In addition to overseeing the health sector for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA also focuses on providing services through DHA healthcare facilities including hospitals (Latifa, Dubai and Rashid), specialty centres (e.g. the Dubai Diabetes Center) and DHA primary health centres spread throughout the Emirate of Dubai.
The main pillars of service delivery at DHA health facilities are quality, efficiency, patients and staff. It is our aim to maintain and/or improve the quality and efficiency of DHA health services. An important aspect of the service delivery strategy is to focus on patients, their needs and satisfaction as well as as well as attract, retain, nurture and support outstanding staff.
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