Inaugural meeting for freshman class of the National Healthcare Program Initiative from the Higher Colleges of Technology

Inaugural meeting for freshman class of the National Healthcare Program Initiative from the Higher Colleges of Technology

- Saif Al Suwaidi: The Emiratisation initiatives have contributed to the increase in the national frameworks and policies adopted to strengthen the health sector’s workforce

- Over five partnerships with academic institutions to provide paid scholarships in health specialties for local students

United Arab Emirates: His Excellency Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, the entity overseeing NAFIS, today met with the first batch of students enrolled in the National Healthcare Programme within health sciences specialisations at the Higher Colleges of Technology.

The meeting, which was held with 818 students at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai, included conversations about the importance of the Healthcare Programme in providing private medical institutions in the United Arab Emirates with a talented and experienced workforce, and increasing the number of Emiratis within this vital sector.

During his speech, H.E Al Mazrouei said: "The health sector today has become one of the most vital sectors, not only in the UAE but in the whole world. This is why we must strengthen our healthcare system to be resilient in the face of future challenges. We have learned a valuable lesson from the Covid-19 pandemic that advance preparation helps speed up the response to crises and