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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits DHA; is briefed on expansion plans
May 20, 2013
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the DHA headquarters yesterday. HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, were present.

DHA photographer wins third price in Noor Dubai photography competition
April 29, 2013
Nadeem Rasheed, photographer at the Dubai Health Authority recently won the third prize at the Noor Dubai photography competition.

Thalassemia Experts “Help” Facilitate Knowledge Exchange With Cross Emirates Roadtrip
April 28, 2013
The Thalassemia Centre at Dubai Health Authority launched their “Help” campaign, highlighted by a five-day roadtrip, during a press conference today at the Villa Rotana hotel.

Noor Dubai Foundation raises AED 1.2 million through Art4Sight charity exhibition and auction.
April 28, 2013
For the third consecutive year, ART4SIGHT succeeds in raising funds to support Noor Dubai Foundation's prevention of blindness programs globally.

Dubai Health Authority's Thalassemia Centre to launch their “Help” campaign
April 25, 2013
Dubai Health Authority's Thalassemia Centre will launch their “Help” campaign, during a press conference that will take place on Sunday at the Villa Rotana hotel.

HH Sheikh Mohammed visits Art4Sight exhibition 2013
April 24, 2013
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has visited the 2013 Art4Sight charity art event hosted by Noor Dubai at Za’abeel Ladies Club in Dubai on Wednesday.

HH Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed inaugurates Noor Dubai Foundation’s Art4Sight art exhibition
April 24, 2013
Majid bin Mohammed inaugurates the 3rd edition of Noor Dubai Foundation’s Art4Sight charity exhibition and auction to support global blindness prevention programs.

DHA organises health awareness campaign and screening program
April 22, 2013
The primary healthcare section of the DHA recently organised a health awareness and screening program during the Young Entrepreneur Workshop which took place at Wafi from the 17-20 April

Dubai Tobacco Free project holds felicitation ceremony
April 22, 2013
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Dubai Tobacco Free project holds felicitation ceremony.

Noor Dubai to hold Art4Sight charity art exhibition.
April 21, 2013
Noor Dubai will hold its annual charity exhibition known as Art4Sight from April 24-25 at the Zabeel Ladies Club.

Dubai Derma Conference concludes successfully
April 21, 2013
The thirteenth edition of the Dubai Derma Conference which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, conculded successfully.

DHA Director-General inaugurates Dubai Derma Conference
April 17, 2013
On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, HE Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority inaugurated the 13th edition of the Dubai Derma Conference which is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Deputy Director-General inaugurates Dubai Spine Conference
April 11, 2013
The 15th Dubai Spine Conference was held recently under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai

DHA launches a health insurance customer service portal in Dubai.
April 11, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) launched today the, “insurance partner relations opinion management e-system (iPROMeS),” which is an electronic portal for managing suggestions, queries, feedback and complaints related to all heath insurance services provided in Dubai.

DHA wins seven awards at the 16th Dubai Government Excellence Programme.
April 10, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority won seven awards at the 16th Dubai Government Excellence Programme, which was held yesterday.

DHA's Moussadah program provided treatment for 310 patients in 2012
April 08, 2013
DHA's Moussadah program, which provides free treatment to patients with financial constraints, helped 317 patients in 2012.

Al Maktoum Charity Foundation & Beit Al Khair donated Dh 1850000 for treatment of needy patients
April 08, 2013
Al Maktoum Charity Foundation and Beit Al Khair society donated Dh 1850000 for treatment of needy patients at DHA hospitals

DHA Director-General inspects DHA Health Regulation Department
April 08, 2013
His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the DHA recently inspected that DHA Health Regulation Department.

1st Arab Conference on Public Health concludes
April 07, 2013
The participants of the 1st Arab Public Health Conference in Dubai have recommended the need for developing laws and regulations of public health and promoting education and training so as to graduate competent cadres, build capacities in the field of public health and translate scientific knowledge into practice.

First Arab world public health meet addresses opportunities, challenges
April 07, 2013
The 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health, hosted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) under the umbrella of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), which opened on Thursday at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai, has brought together a host of national and international doctors, public health leaders, service providers, NGOs, and students.

9th Emirates Critical Care Conference opens in Dubai
April 04, 2013
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Health Authority, His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority opened today the 9th Emirates intensive care conference (ECCC) at InterContinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City.

DHA Director-General honours events committee of Dubai Health Authority
April 03, 2013
His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority ( DHA) recently honoured members of the DHA events committee.

DHA hosts 2nd Nursing Education Conference
April 03, 2013
Dubai Hospital in collaboration with the Medical Education Department (MED) recently hosted the 2nd DHA Nursing Education Conference at Rashid Medical Library Auditorium. The theme of the event was “Appreciating New Synergies – Transforming Nursing Education through Innovation and Research”.

DHA and Index Medical Centre sign MoU to provide medical assistance to needy patients
April 02, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority( DHA) and Index Medical Centre, recently signed an memorandum of understanding(MOU) to support the Mosaadah (assistance) program, which aims to provide medical treatment to patients with financial constraints.

DHA health regulation holds workshop with the health sector on new decree.
April 01, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority’s Health Regulation Department held today a workshop for the health sector in Dubai on the new decree for the licensure of healthcare professionals and facilities.

Dubai Police and Noor Dubai sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
March 27, 2013
Dubai Police and Noor Dubai signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU) today on the sidelines of the ongoing Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD ), to expand the scope of work between the two entities in the field of prevention and treatment of curable blindness and low vision.

Diabetic Foot Awareness Workshops in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
March 26, 2013
In partnership with Dubai Health Authority, Pfizer, recently organized a press conference to highlight the significance of the early screening of Diabetic Foot. As part of this initiative, Pfizer conducted Diabetic Foot Awareness Workshops with local and international experts in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi last week.

Digestive disease unit in Rashid hospital organizes an annual endoscopy and endotherapy workshop
March 25, 2013
Digestive Disease Unit in Rashid Hospital has organized its annual endoscopy and Endotherapy workshop from 22nd till 24rd of March 2013 with demonstration of the latest technology in gastrointestinal endoscopy with participation of expert consultants in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy from Europe, USA, and India in collaboration with Digestive Disease Unit Gastroenterologists in Rashid Hospital.

DHA Deputy Director-General inaugurates the Emirates Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conference 2013
March 24, 2013
His Excellency Khalid Al Sheikh Mubarak, Deputy Director-General of the DHA recently inaugurated the Emirates Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conference 2013 (EGHC2013), which is taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority.

Majid Al Futtaim Charity Foundation and Dubai Health Authority sign MoU
March 19, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Charity Foundation to expand neonatal facilities within DHA hospitals. The MoU is part of MAF Charity Foundation's corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The 3rd Dubai International Physical Activity Forum
March 12, 2013
DHA participated in "the Third Dubai International Physical Activity Forum” under the slogan “Physical Activity: Sustainable Health “ which was organized by the Dubai Sports Council for two days at the Intercontinental Hotel - Festival City on the 12th and 13th of March , under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, President of Dubai Sports Council.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum inaugurates DUPHAT Conference and Exhibition
March 11, 2013
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, inaugurated the 19th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition - (DUPHAT) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Rashid Hospital holds Excellence Awards
March 11, 2013
Rashid Hospital recently held an award ceremony at the Rashid Hospital Medical Library to honour outstanding staff members and appreciates all employees of the hospital who contribute to its success.

DHA Director-General inaugurates the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
March 11, 2013
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction - Middle East (ICJR-ME) recently took place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre and was officially inaugurated by the Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor. This annual event attracts more than 60 international speakers, more than 35 exhibiting companies and 400 of the region's leading orthopaedic surgeons.

DHA Director-General inaugurated 3rd Haematology conference.
March 11, 2013
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, March 11, 2013: HE Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority recently inaugurated the third Haematology Conference, which took place at the Westim Dubai Mina Seyahi.

The Dubai Health Authority signs the Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anesthesiology.
March 10, 2013
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, H.E. Eng. Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the DHA recently inaugurated the 6th edition of the Dubai Anesthesia Conference and Exhibition.

Dubai Kids Enthusiastic and Creative in first field visit by “Ajyal Salima” Children Nutrition Education Program Partners
March 06, 2013
Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Education Zone and Nestlé observe 4th graders in Al Saadah school session emphasizing importance of five fruits and vegetables a day to “infuse food with the colors of the rainbow”

DCRC holds workshop for nurses on cord blood collection
March 06, 2013
Twenty-five nurses from Al Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi who collect umbilical cord at birth, recently underwent specialist training on advanced methods of cord blood collection.

Several esteemed medical conferences underway over the next few days.
March 06, 2013
Several esteemed medical conferences are scheduled to take place over the next few days. The conferences will help in exchange of state-of-the-art information and discuss latest trends in medicine.

Beit Al Khair Society donates Dh 50,000 to Thalassemia centre
March 05, 2013
The Thalassemia centre recently received a donation of Dh 50,000 from Beit Al Khair Society to procure blood sugar testing machines for thalassemic patients with diabetes.

7000 Screened in Noor Dubai's Ethiopia Eye camp
February 26, 2013
The Noor Dubai Foundation has recently successfully conducted its first mobile Eye Camp for the year in Axum – Ethiopia. The eye camp, which is conveniently located in the historic city of the Tigray region, was held from the 18th- 24th of February.

DHA delegation visits smartworld
February 25, 2013
In response to an invitation from one of the leading Dubai government’s ICT players: Smartworld Company which is a joint-venture between Etisalat & Dubai World Central, six staff members of Health Data & Information Analysis department (HDIAD) -Health Policy & Strategy Sector leaded by the department’s director Dr. Mohammad Al Redha recently visited Smart-World’s Head-Quarters at Dubai World Central.

DHA Nurse receives certificate from GCC Health Ministers Council for her contribution to the field
February 25, 2013
A DHA nurse recently received a certificate from the GCC Health Ministers Council for her contribution to the nursing field.

DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY AND LILLY HELD DIABETES EDUCATION FORUM FOR PATIENTS
February 14, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority in partnership with Lilly, recently held a diabetes education forum for diabetics and their family members, to help them better understand how to manage the disease and its complications.

DHA receives 320 medical complaints in 2012
February 12, 2013
The DHA health regulation department received 320 medical complaints in 2012, of which 151 complaints were valid and thus accepted, said a top DHA official.

‘Clean your medicine cabinet,’ campaign launched by Dubai Health Authority
February 07, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority announced today the launch of its campaign known as ‘Clean your medicine cabinet.’

Members from the Community Centre for the Elderly participate in walkathon.
February 07, 2013
In line with the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to ensure a healthy population for Dubai, several members of the community took part in a walkathon at Al Mamzar beach.

DHA and Nestle Health Science hold workshop on nutrition for cancer patients
February 05, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority and Nestle Middle East recently held an awareness workshop on the importance of nutrition for cancer patients.

DHA announces survey in collaboration with WHO to access oral hygiene status of Dubai school children
February 05, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority announced today that it has began a survey in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) to access oral hygiene status of Dubai school children.

Dubai Health Authority commends heart surgeons
February 03, 2013
Twenty-two children were treated through open heart surgeries and caterization procedures, by a team of cardiologists from Dubai Health Authority Hospitals (Dubai, Rashid and Latifa) and San Donato Hospital, Italy.

Dubai Thalassemia Centre wins Excellence in Patient Centred Care Award at Arab Health 2013.
February 03, 2013
The Thalassemia Centre in Dubai won the Excellence in Patient Centred Care Award at Arab Health 2013.

Training program for medical staff on tobacco cessation workshop comes to a successful conclusion.
February 03, 2013
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Dubai Health Authority(DHA) recently held a workshop to train healthcare workers on the latest advances in the treatment of tobacco cessation.

Dubai has a heart for free surgeries
January 29, 2013
The ‘Nabadat’ initiative, launched to save children with congenital heart problems in 2007, will now be expanding its services to different countries across the Middle East.

DHA to screen students at Zayed University
January 29, 2013
As part of the authority’s objectives to ensure early detection and promote health awareness and education, the primary healthcare sector at the DHA, will conduct health screenings for more than 6000 students at Zayed University.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits DHA stand at Arab Health 2013
January 28, 2013
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority visited today the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) stand during his tour of the Arab Health Congress which is being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

DHA and GDRFA sign agreement to cooperate for medical tourism.
January 23, 2013
In a move to streamline the medical tourism initiative for the Emirate of Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) signed today an agreement to facilitate and support medical tourism in Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed sponsors training courses for healthcare workers
January 22, 2013
Under the patronage and sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; the Dubai Health Authority will hold a workshop to educate healthcare workers on the latest advances in treatment of tobacco addiction.

Dubai Cord Blood and Research Centre holds workshop for nurses on cord blood collection
January 21, 2013
Twenty-two nurses from Dubai and Latifa Hospital who collect umbilical cord at birth, recently underwent specialist training on advanced methods of cord blood collection.

Dubai Government Excellence Program holds seminar at DHA headquarters on new initiative
January 21, 2013
Members from the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) held today a seminar on innovation for employees of the Dubai Health Authority

Dubai Health Authority launches workshop to train teachers in public schools about healthy nutrition
January 21, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Education Zone in cooperation with Princess Haya Initiative for the Development of Health, Physical Education & School Sports and Nestlé Middle East recently began their workshop on training teachers in public schools about healthy nutrition.

Dubai Health Authority announces 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health in Dubai
January 20, 2013
The 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health, promises to bring together leaders in public health from different Arab countries as well as health experts across the globe to discuss critical issues in Public Health in the region.

Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC) to sponsor treatment for Emirati couples.
January 16, 2013
The Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC), the first government fertility center in the UAE and one of the leading establishments of its kind in the region, announced during a press meet today that it will sponsor fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) etc needed by Emirati couples who are facing infertility problems.

Conference on ear, nose and throat disorders to take place in Dubai
January 14, 2013
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, the 10th GCC Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Conference, 3rd Emirates Rhinology Conference & 2nd Arab Otology & Audiology Conference, will take place tomorrow at InterContinental Festival City.

Hamdan bin Rashid inaugurates medical conference
January 14, 2013
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority inaugurated today the 10th GCC Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Conference, 3rd Emirates Rhinology Conference and 2nd Arab Otology & Audiology Conference, which is taking place at the InterContinental Festival City.

Several training workshops held ahead of conference that will discuss ear, nose and throat diseases.
January 13, 2013
Several pertinent workshops were held in Dubai ahead of the esteemed conference that will discuss ear, nose and throat diseases. In addition the conference will also discuss certain head and neck diseases.

DHA takes part in DATIX international patient's safety conference in UK
January 10, 2013
DATIX International patient's safety conference organized by DATIX recently took place in London, United Kingdom.

Dubai Cord Blood and Research Centre holds felicitation ceremony
January 09, 2013
The Dubai Cord Blood and Research Centre held today a felicitation ceremony to appreciate mothers who saved or donated their cord blood.

DHA organizes outing for pediatric cancer patients.
January 08, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority recently organized an outing for children suffering with cancer.

DHA organizes training program for healthcare staff to encourage & support breastfeeding.
January 08, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority began its second intensive training program to encourage healthcare physicians and nurses to engage in breastfeeding promotion and protection, so that they can support and encourage new mothers to breastfeed their babies.

1st UAE ecocardiology workshop on congenital heart disease takes place at Rashid Medical Library.
January 06, 2013
The “1ST UAE Echocardiography Workshop on Congenital Heart Disease” was organized by the Pediatric Cardiology working group of Emirates Pediatric Cardiology Society in collaboration with Pediatric Cardiology department, King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center, KAMC-NGHA, Riyadh.

Dubai Health Authority honours employees
January 03, 2013
The Dubai Health Authority honoured today employees of basic services in recognition of their outstanding efforts.

Dubai Health Authority Director-General inspects Latifa Hospital
December 25, 2012
His Excellency Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, recently inspected Latifa Hospital.

Dubai Health Authority Director-General inspects Hatta Hospital
December 24, 2012
His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority recently inspected Hatta hospital to view the services provided to the patients.

DHA holds ‘exercise is medicine’ symposium in conjunction with American College of Sports Medicine
December 23, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority recently organized, ‘Exercise is medicine’ symposium in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

DHA Director-General inspects Nad Al Hamar Primary Healthcare Centre
December 20, 2012
His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, recently inspected the Nad Al Hamar Primary Healthcare Centre.

DHA Director-General inspects DHA facilities
December 18, 2012
His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, recently inspected DHA facilities including the Al Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre and the Dubai Hospital.

Rashid Hospital’s Cardiology Section Gets Reaccredited.
December 16, 2012
The cardiology department of Rashid Hospital was reaccredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI)

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed orders to send Aya, a cancer patient, abroad for treatment.
December 12, 2012
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, ordered to send Aya Laith, a 16 year old girl

DHA organises healthy carnival for 250 children from public schools in Dubai.
December 12, 2012
More than 250 students, across ten schools in the Emirate of Dubai, took part in the healthy nutrition carnival.

DHA to hold carnival for school children as part of its healthy eating program.
December 12, 2012
More than 250 students, across ten schools in the Emirate of Dubai, will take part in the healthy nutrition carnival, which will take place tomorrow at Zabeel park.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Latifa Hospital receives His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Award
December 11, 2012
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Latifa Hospital received the Hamdan Award for Outstanding Clinical Department in the Public Sector in the UAE.

DHA Director-General inspects the Dubai Diabetes Centre project.
December 11, 2012
With an aim to provide high quality of international services to the community

DHA Director-General inaugurates today a mobile clinic for the people of the UAE
December 09, 2012
DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India

DHA signs agreement to build state-of-the-art outpatient services building at Rashid Hospital
December 09, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority recently signed an agreement with Abdulsalam Al Rafi and Sons

Dubai Health Authority Celebrates 41st UAE National Day
November 27, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority celebrated today the 41st UAE National day.

DHA’s ultra-modern Web Portal receives widespread praise from VIPs & prominent IT figures
October 20, 2012
New motion sensing technology also unveiled as DHA elevates eServices to greater heights

DHA launches revolutionary technologies at GITEX to propel Dubai into futuristic healthcare
October 15, 2012
Visionary platforms encompass web portal, mHealth, motion sensing technology, e-Inspections and eClaims

DHA to showcase the next generation of revolutionary health technologies at GITEX
October 10, 2012
Web-based and mobile innovations solidify DHA’s status as a global health pacesetter

DHA Signs An Agreement with Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development
September 05, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority signed today a contract with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development.

DHA to survey all healthcare facilities in Dubai to set up Dubai Clinical Services Capacity Plan
August 28, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority will conduct the Emirate’s first comprehensive survey of healthcare facilities in Dubai from September 2nd to October 25th 2012.

DHA advocates the importance of heat stress management during the Holy month of Ramadan
July 31, 2012
The Public Health Department at the DHA advocated the importance of heat stress management during the Holy month of Ramadan.

DHA, Philips and Sanofi launch breast cancer awareness campaign.
June 26, 2012
Under the directives of His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, the DHA began today the roll out of a breast cancer awareness campaign.

Noor Dubai concludes an eye camp in Togo
June 26, 2012
The Noor Dubai Foundation successfully concluded an eye camp in Atakpame, the fifth largest city in Togo by population.

DHA reviews potential for Dubai's Medical Tourism in Turkey
June 26, 2012
In line with the Medical Tourism initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council in April, which aims to bolster Dubai's global position in the field of medical tourism

DHA signs MOU with University of Bradford to promote nursing and midwifery education
June 25, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority launched a new educational initiative to support the career of nurses working in the field, enabling them to seek higher education without having to leave their jobs.

DHA conducts medical examinations for UAE football players who will take part in the London 2012 Oly
June 25, 2012
Under the directives of His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, the DHA Health Regulation Department arranged to conduct medical examinations for the UAE football players who will take part in the London 2012 Olympics.

DHA adopts online patient safety and risk management system
June 25, 2012
The Hospital Services Sector at the Dubai Health Authority recently adopted an online patient safety and risk management system across its hospitals and speciality centres.

DHA organizes blood donation campaign
June 14, 2012
The Purchasing and Contracts Department of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) organised today a blood donation campaign in cooperation with the DHA blood donation centre.

DHA launches ‘quit smoking’ hotline.
June 14, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority announced today that it has launched a smoking-cessation helpline

Hatta Hospital organized campaign to raise awareness about importance of CPR
June 12, 2012
Hatta Hospital recently organized a week-long campaign to raise awareness amongst the public about the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Hatta Hospital Organizes health awareness campaign
June 10, 2012
Hatta Hospital recently organized a diabetes and obesity awareness campaign to educate community members about lifestyle diseases and how to prevent them.

5000 Screened in Noor Dubai's Bangladesh Eye camp
June 10, 2012
The Noor Dubai Foundation successfully conducted its 4th Eye Camp this year in Natore, Rajshahi city in Bangladesh.

DHA organizes workshop to educate schools on dealing with medical emergencies
June 07, 2012
The school health unit within the DHA Health Regulation Department recently organized a workshop titled, “Emergencies and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” for medical staff (doctors and nurses) and health workers of all private schools in Dubai.

DHA organised a workshop on effective communication for the medical sector.
June 05, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority Health Regulation Department in cooperation with the Medical Education Department recently organised a workshop on effective communication for healthcare entities.

Dubai Diabetes Centre wins best physical environment award at Hospital Build 2012
June 05, 2012
The new Dubai Diabetes Centre won the award for the Best Physical Environment at the Hospital Build & Infrastructure Middle East Exhibition & Congress, which got underway today at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Dubai Health Authority and Sanofi continue momentum to fight against diabetes
May 22, 2012
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and in presence of His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Dubai Health Authority and the Executive Council organized a workshop on implementation of strategies
May 21, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority and the Executive Council organized a workshop on how to manage and effectively implement any strategy to ensure best possible outcomes

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed felicitates public and private healthcare entities
May 16, 2012
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive council, felicitated today private and public healthcare facilities who have achieved international accreditations.

Hatta Hospital sets up training centre for cardiovascular courses
May 03, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority has set up a training centre at Hatta Hospital to train healthcare professionals and the community on cardiovascular courses.

Dubai Health Authority and AstraZeneca Gulf Launch the Safe@Heart Roadshow
May 03, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in partnership with AstraZeneca Gulf, launched today, the Safe@Heart road show which will take place across all DHA primary healthcare centres and hospitals during the course of this year.

6700 Screened in Noor Dubai's Ethiopia Eye camp
May 02, 2012
The Noor Dubai Foundation has recently successfully conducted its third mobile Eye Camp for the year in Worabe – Ethiopia. The eye camp, which conveniently located in the main city of the Silt’e region is being held from the 26th of April until the 3rd of May and is supported by the Dubai Islamic Foundation and conducted in collaboration with the Al Basar Foundation.

The Thalassaemia Centre, the only facility in Dubai dedicated to Thalassaemia treatment, recently inaugurated its psychology clinic
April 30, 2012
The Thalassaemia Centre, the only facility in Dubai dedicated to Thalassaemia treatment, recently inaugurated its psychology clinic, which is located within the premises of the centre.

Mubadala healthcare signs MoU with Dubai Health Authority
April 30, 2012
Mubadala Healthcare (a business unit of Mubadala Development Company PJSC) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to discuss several key collaboration areas that will facilitate knowledge-sharing, partnership initiatives and improved access to care for patients in Dubai

Dubai Health Authority announces initiatives implemented in line with Dubai Health Strategy 2011-2013
April 26, 2012
His Excellency Khalid Al Sheikh Mubarak, Deputy Director-General of the DHA recently announced the various projects, policies and research initiatives which the authority has implemented following the announcement of the Dubai Health Strategy 2011-2013 in October 2011.

Dubai Health Authority Launches Tawasol Master Class Certification from Cardiff University
April 24, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority launched the Tawasol Master Class certification program today; a year-long continuous medical education program aimed at family physicians in the country according to Dr. Ahmed Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Primary Health Care at Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum inaugurates the World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai
April 19, 2012
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group recently inaugurated the World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2012 (WCC), which is being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

NOOR DUBAI TO LAUNCH ART4SIGHT 2012
April 17, 2012
ART4SIGHT, an annual charity art event where donated artwork is exhibited and sold in a fundraising auction to support Noor Dubai's global programs, will return for a second time from 22-23 April 2012 at The Ara Gallery located in The Centre of Now, Downtown Dubai.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) sign agreement
April 15, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) today signed an agreement which supports mutual recognition of medical licences for healthcare practitioners working in the Emirate of Dubai

Noor Dubai Foundation signs an MoU with Dubai Islamic Bank
April 04, 2012
Noor Dubai Foundation (NDF), a Dubai based non-governmental organization (NGO) active in prevention of avoidable causes of blindness, and Dubai Islamic Bank Foundation (DIB) extended their partnership for another year by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development conference 2012, in Dubai, UAE.

Dubai Hospital celebrates the recovery of 450 childhood cancer patients.
March 27, 2012
Under the patronage of His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai Hospital celebrated the recovery of 450 cancer patients aged 2 to 22 years.

Dubai continues its momentum to build the largest eco-friendly heart.
March 26, 2012
Dubai continues its momentum to build the largest eco-friendly heart ahead of the run up to the World Congress of Cardiology, which is taking place in Dubai from 18-21 April this year.

Dubai participates in medical tourism conference in Jordan
March 22, 2012
A delegation representing Dubai, headed by H.E. Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, recently visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to attend the 'International Medical Tourism, Wellness & Spa Congress 2012,' that took place in the dead sea area.

DHA participates in the Innovations in Health Care Management & Informatics Conference 2012
March 19, 2012
The Health Data and Information Analysis Department at the Health Policy and Strategy Sector at the DHA participated at the Innovations in Health Care Management & Informatics Conference 2012 which recently took place in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand.

Dubai Health Authority Health Regulation Department Holds Workshop on Medical Investigation Process.
March 14, 2012
The Health Regulation Department of the Dubai Health Authority recently organised a workshop on the medical investigation process.

Dubai Health Authority launches electronic portal for health insurance claims in the Emirate
March 14, 2012
His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the DHA recently officially launched the electronic website portal for health insurance claims in the Emirate.

Dubai Health Authority marks World Kidney Day
March 11, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) recently conducted free health screenings as part of its campaign to mark the 7th World Kidney Day.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) holds meeting with Brazilian Medical associations
March 06, 2012
As per the instructions of His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority(DHA), senior DHA members met with nine prominent heads of Brazilian Medical Associations who came to Dubai to share experiences and network on key medical disciplines such as Cardiology, Gastro-enterology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Psychiatry.

Dubai Gears up to host the prestigious World Congress of Cardiology in April 2012
March 04, 2012
His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority received today Professor Sidney Smith, President of the World Heart Federation at the Dubai Health Authority headquarters today.

5th Arab Children Health Congress Opens in Dubai
March 01, 2012
Under the patronage of Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City Authority HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 5th Arab Children Health Congress 2012 was inaugurated today by H.E. Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, on behalf of HRH Princess Haya. The two-day congress is being held at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center in Dubai Healthcare City.

Dubai to create world’s largest eco-friendly heart
February 29, 2012
Over 500 students gathered at Zabeel Park today to create the World’s largest eco-friendly heart, are part of their contribution to creating community awareness about cardiovascular disease.

Delegation from WHO & CDC visit DHA to discuss cooperation in communicable disease surveillance.
February 27, 2012
A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently visited the Dubai Health Authority to discuss cooperation in the field of communicable disease surveillance.

DHA Health Regulation’s online licensing system helps attract internationally acclaimed doctors
February 25, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority’s online licensing system known as Sheryan, has helped attract qualified international talent pool, said a top DHA official.

Wellness Center in Dubai Women's College Hosts "Think Again Forum"
February 25, 2012
Wellness Center of the community health services program section at the Dubai Health Authority in Dubai Women’s College organized the “Think Again” public forum covering the topic of cervical cancer, which is the second most common cancer among women after breast cancer. The event, attended by a large number of students, was held in coordination with the Friends of Cancer Patients Association in Sharjah, and the Abu Dhabi Health Authority.

Director General of the DHA receives founder and president of MCI
February 14, 2012
His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the DHA recently received a delegation from MCI company.

DHA achieves better rates of controlling blood sugar levels of patients with diabetes as compared to the global average.
February 14, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority has achieved better rates in controlling sugar levels in patients with diabetes as compared to the global average, said a top DHA official.

DHA and HIMSS complete survey across hospitals in Dubai to determine their electronic efficiency.
February 12, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority and HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) announced today the results of the survey which determines the electronic efficiency of hospitals in the Emirate of Dubai.

Al Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre Organises Blood Donation Campaign
February 10, 2012
The Al Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre of the Dubai Health Authority, organised today a blood donation campaign to support this humanitarian initiative.

Hospital Services Sector announces 'Afya' program for the benefit of DHA employees
February 09, 2012
‘’Afya’’ is welfare program initiated by the Hospitals Services Sector for the well-being of the employees of Dubai Health Authority. The idea of this initiative is to motivate staff in DHA to take care of themselves (both physical and mental wellbeing among others). This will be accomplished by encouraging employees to enroll in a range of activities which will have a positive impact on their overall health.

DHA Health Regulation conducts workshop with medical professionals working in private schools
February 06, 2012
The school health unit of the DHA Health Regulation department recently organized a workshop to train medical staff across private schools in the Emirate of Dubai.

Dubai Health Authority holds injury prevention workshop.
February 05, 2012
The Health Policy and Strategy Sector at the Dubai Health Authority recently organized a two-day consensus workshop on injury prevention.

DHA Health Regulation Department holds workshops with health sector on update of regulatory policies
February 05, 2012
The Health Regulation Department at the Dubai Health Authority recently organized a series of workshops for the health sector to educate them about the new health regulatory standards that the authority will shortly introduce.

Hamdan Bin Rashid inaugurates dental conference the 16th Edition of AEEDC Dubai
January 31, 2012
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Health Authority, inaugurated this morning the sixteenth edition of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dubai Health Authority at the Heart of Breakthrough Medicine
January 29, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is at the forefront of the latest advances in healthcare following its participation in an innovative procedure to treat blocked coronary arteries. The new therapy, which was undertaken for the first time at Dubai Hospital and Rashid Hospital, last week, is deemed so groundbreaking that it has been hailed the ‘Fourth Revolution’ in the field of cardiology. The DHA is the first health entity in the Middle East and Africa to offer the new therapy, putting the DHA firmly on the map for breakthrough advances in healthcare.

DHA Health Regulation announces update of regulations for healthcare facilities in Dubai.
January 26, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority announced on the sidelines of the Arab Health Congress 2012, a pertinent project which the authority has been working on since two years- a comprehensive update on existing regulatory policies and guidelines for the health sector.

Dubai Health Authority Launches E-claims for Enaya Health insurance in the Emirate
January 24, 2012
His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the DHA announced that Dubai will start electronic claiming for insurance with the Government of Dubai Employee Health insurance program known as “Enaya” and that a tender for this has been awarded to Dimensions Health solutions, the agreement was signed today at the Arab health congress.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits DHA stand at Arab Health
January 23, 2012
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority visited today the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) stand during his tour of the Arab Health Congress which is being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dubai Health Authority announces the first standardized immunization policy for the Emirate of Dubai
January 16, 2012
The Dubai Health Authority announced today the introduction of the first comprehensive immunization services policy for the Emirate of Dubai.

Al Murooshid felicitates 30 new mothers at Latifa Hospital.
January 05, 2012
His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, felicitated thirty new mothers today at Latifa Hospital.

Al Wasl Hospital renamed Latifa Hospital
January 04, 2012
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given directives to change the name of Dubai’s Al Wasl Hospital into Latifa Hospital as a homage to the loving memory of his late mother Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Dubai Autism Center Pays Tribute to the Ongoing Support of Dubai Health Authority
December 21, 2011
His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of Dubai Health Authority received in his office at the DHA headquarters two days ago a delegation representing Dubai Autism Centre led by His Excellency Mr. Mohammad Al Amadi Board Members and Director General of Dubai Autism Center.