Arab Health: Dubai reveals health investment priorities until 2025

  • Date: 31-Jan-2023
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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Arab Health: Dubai reveals health investment priorities until 2025

Dubai: Mental health, rehabilitation, urgent care, long-term care, MedTech (medical technology) start-ups, population health management are among the priorities for investment until 2025, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced today. The key focus areas were revealed in the latest Dubai Health Investment Guide for 2023 released by the DHA at the Arab Health trade show and conference being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. DHA said there will be also be an added focus given to homecare this year. “It is a service we want to particularly tailor for the ageing population, to provide them with care as well as regular timely follow-ups in the comfort of their homes.” Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the DHA, said: “In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and as per the directions of [Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum], Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, we at the DHA, will continue to expand and develop the health sector with an aim of creating a dynamic, investment-friendly sector that provides both residents and medical tourists