3. Health services in uae

In 1943

a small healthcare center was opened in Al Ras area in Dubai.

In 1951 important

under the patronage of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, the first phase of Al Maktoum Hospital was built; it had 157 beds.

In 1960 important

The ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Shakbut, paid a visit to an American mission in Muscat. Pat and Mariam Kennedy, the couple in charge, were invited to open a clinic in Al Ain. They established Oasis Hospital in November 1960.

In 1966

In Abu Dhabi, a small outpatient clinic opened, and a year later, Dr. Philip Horniblow was hired with the task of creating a national health services.

In 1968

the ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed open the Central hospital.

Healthcare System in UAE:

are governed by both federal and local health authorities

3 emirates has its own health authority (Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah).

There are many authorities taking care of health in Emirates:

1. Dubai Health Authority:

2. Dubai Healthcare City DHCC :

3. Abu Dhabi Health Authority (HAAD):

4. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company SEHA:

5. MOHAP: Ministry of Health and prevention.

6. Sharjah Health authority.

7. Emirates Health Authority

8. Dubai Academic Health Corporation: DAHC Dubai Health.

1. Dubai Health Authority:

established in 2007 for public and private healthcare facilities in the emirates of Dubai.

Now they become a regulatory and licensing body for Emirates of Dubai

2. Dubai Healthcare City DHCC

A hospital free zone founded in 2010

3. Abu Dhabi Health Authority (HAAD):

Formed 2007

Is responsible for regulating the healthcare industry and developing Abu Dhabi health policy.

4. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company SEHA ( government ) 

Is responsible for managing government -owned healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi.

5. MOHAP: Ministry of Health and Prevention (Northern Emirates, public)

Oversees healthcare in northern Emirates.

It is in charge of licensing and accreditation, public health promotion, and healthcare policy and regulation.

6. Sharjah Health authority.

It established in 2010.

They owned AL Jamiaa Hospital.

They responsible for insurance for the local people of Emirates of Sharjah.

7. Emirates Health Authority. ( northern Emirates.) important

a federal government entity.

It established in May 2021 to manage public health services and medical facilities in northern Emirates.

8. Dubai Academic Health Corporation: DAHC Dubai Health.

was established in 2021 to enhance population health

Its main role is integration of healthcare, Education and research.

It owned all the hospital and primary care clinics in Dubai.

Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals: (President Initiatives):

A network of hospitals in Northern Emirates to improve healthcare services.

largest medical city in UAE

Role of State of Kuwait in Healthcare in Emirates:

, Kuwait played a Significant role in supporting health care in the emirates particularly during the 1950's and 1960's.

they:

1. Building many hospitals in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaima.

2. Building many health clinic in these emirates.

3 . Provision of health care manpower.

4. Provision off Medical Supplies and Equipment.

5. Public Health campaigns (Vaccination).