Dubai Health Authority announces results of the Health Accounts System for Dubai

Dubai Health Authority announces results of the Health Accounts System for Dubai

Dubai Health Authority has announced the results of the Health Accounts System for the Emirate of Dubai (HASD) 2022, which highlights the strength, dynamism, sustainability and remarkable development of the emirate’s healthcare sector.

According to the report, healthcare expenditure in the region reached AED21.4 billion, with AED21.2 billion spent within Dubai and AED179 million outside the emirate. The healthcare expenditure constituted 5.2% of Dubai's total GDP, while per capita spending on healthcare was estimated at AED4,525 in 2022.

In terms of healthcare expenditure, 52% of the total was spent in hospital settings, 23% in clinics and 15% in retail pharmacies and ancillary providers. Of the total, 61% was spent on curative care, 15% on medical goods and 13% on ancillary services.

The results also show that of the AED21.4 billion spent on healthcare, 43% was funded by the government, 47% by private insurance and 10% by families and individuals.

The HASD report provides a detailed overview of the transformations and developments witnessed by the healthcare sector over the last ten years. The report highlights that Dubai’s total current healthcare expenditure has doubled over the past decade with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%, which demonstrates the sector’s capacity to keep up with