Health research: 2,500 papers published in the UAE from 2017 to 2022

Health research: 2,500 papers published in the UAE from 2017 to 2022

Dubai : The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that health research in the UAE is growing at a rate three times faster than the global average. The ministry revealed that health research outputs in the country have shown a remarkable increase of 25.2 per cent from 2017 to 2022.

Furthermore, the UAE is a leading collaborator in health research among GCC countries, with 80 per cent of the health research published by the UAE being conducted in partnership with international institutions.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention unveiled the “Landscape of Health Research Report in the UAE 2017-2022” at an event held in Dubai.

The report was prepared by the National Center for Health Research in collaboration with Elsevier and launched in the presence of esteemed officials, including Dr. Amin Hussain Al Ameeri and representatives from various health and academic institutions.

UAE leads in health research

The report offers significant insights into the prevailing trends of health-related research in the UAE, pinpointing areas of proficiency and potential avenues for further growth. These findings stem from a thorough review of research published in esteemed journals, including scientific articles and conference papers. The study utilizes verified quantitative indicators, such as the total number of