About | Ministry of Health and Prevention

Since the creation of theUAE's union on December 2, 1971, the country’s health sector has witnessed great qualitative accomplishments in a bid to meet various health challenges and keep pace with global developments. From day one, theUAErecognized the importance and necessity of making the most of all advanced technologies and resources to improve this vital sector, while providing an appropriate health environment, believing that promoting the lives of its people is the end goal and main focus of development, to help them fulfill their national responsibilities, and contribute effectively to the process of development.

Our commitment towards the people of UAE

155,618

Licensed medical and technical staff in the UAE in 2023

Years of service

7,029

Licensed health facilities in the UAE in 2023

9,637

Increase in medical and technical staff in the UAE in 2023

Increase in licensed medical and technical staff in the UAE in 2023

Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Community Protection

The minister’s message

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has placed strong focus & attention to the health sector as it aims to serve all individuals residing in the state - both citizens & residents--providing them with comprehensive, world-class health care. In line with this, our role in the Ministry of Health and Prevention is to provide health care that is responsive to the needs of individuals and falling in line with the development and future vision of the state in all sectors & strives to be the world's best in all the services provided to people living in the UAE.

AbdulRahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais

Minister of Health & Prevention

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Mission

Govern an integrated preventive and therapeutic healthcare system through the development of world-class policies and legislation, and management of public healthcare programs to ensure proactive, interconnected, comprehensive and innovative health services based on digital data for all segments of the community by qualified and specialized professionals.