DHA defines health strategy, discusses priorities until 2071

DHA defines health strategy, discusses priorities until 2071

DUBAI / WAMIn line with the aspirations of the city of Dubai and to provide the population and visitors of Dubai the highest quality of specialised access healthcare in an ever-evolving digital environment, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) discussed its priorities until 2071. Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the DHA, headed that meeting that took place on the sidelines of Gitex 2020. The strategy department has undertaken extensive stakeholder engagement, undergone present and future analysis. In-depth research was recently conducted wherein 1,000 community members in Dubai were provided with a detailed questionnaire on health and wellbeing and the results were tabulated to further understand the current situation, challenges and opportunities. The strategy has four main axes and 10 strategic priorities for the future. The axes include the first five years for quick wins, the next 15 years to focus on qualitative developments and shifts in the health sector and defining the health trends over the next 50 years. Al Qutami expressed his thanks and gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown