Safeguarding people’s well-being is key priority, says UAE President on World Health Day

Safeguarding people’s well-being is key priority, says UAE President on World Health Day

Doctors stress on importance of mental health post-pandemic period

Published: Fri 7 Apr 2023, 6:00 PM Last updated: Fri 7 Apr 2023, 7:03 PM

Employers must value and focus on the mental health and well-being of their employees in the post-pandemic world, physicians said.

Marking the World Health Day held under the theme ‘Health for All’, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, tweeted: “Safeguarding people’s health and well-being has been a key priority throughout the UAE’s journey. On World Health Day we reaffirm this commitment, as we continue to build an advanced healthcare system and contribute to disease eradication efforts around the world.”

Dr Divya Anidharan Rani, specialist psychiatry, Phoenix Hospital, Mussafah, underlined that the UAE leadership and health authorities have always prioritised people’s safety and wellbeing.

“The UAE leadership and ministers have always stressed on the importance of mental health and well-being. We have robust community-based mental health services providing care to those in need. While the country is on a path to recovery, it has become ever so important to pay attention to mental health,” Dr Divya told Khaleej Times.

She highlighted the need to openly share one's feelings with someone they can trust.

“Awareness of mental health is increasing, but still