Sheikh Hamdan launches awareness campaign in Dubai for Emirati Genome Programme

Sheikh Hamdan launches awareness campaign in Dubai for Emirati Genome Programme

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has launched a national campaign in Dubai to raise awareness on the Emirati Genome Programme and its strategic aims. Implemented by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the new campaign aims to highlight the importance for Emiratis to register with the programme, according to the state news agency . Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said the UAE leadership is committed to enhancing scientific research as part of the country’s strategic objectives to support innovation and development across vital sectors, including healthcare. The UAE places a high priority on creating one of the world’s best healthcare sectors and providing an enabling environment that supports scientists and various forms of scientific research. Sheikh Hamdan added that the Emirati Genome Programme is a key health and scientific initiative that must be supported by various members of the community, including institutions, authorities, and individuals. He also underscored the importance of the Programme in further developing the healthcare system for current and future generations and consolidating the UAE’s leadership in the field of genomic studies, which seeks to understand genetics to reduce the prevalence of chronic and epidemic