The Ministry of Health and Prevention, represented by the Department of Health Education and Promotion, launched the second stage of the ‘Healthy and Positive Environment Initiative 2018’ at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development in Dubai as part of its bid to promote happiness and positivity in local society.  The initiative seeks to create a supportive health environment to help employees adopt healthy habits and lifestyles as well as increase their health awareness. 

Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched the Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) screening program for all newborns. As part of the program launch, the MOHAP is equipping 9 hospitals across 5 emirates, Newborns delivered at these hospitals will now be screened for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using Eve – the first large-scale worldwide installation of Eve on Rad-97 Pulse CO-Oximeters from MASIMO. 

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), represented by the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Center, commemorated “World Blood Donor Day” under the theme “Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life.” The celebration honored a number of regular blood donors and supporters of blood transfusion services, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Hussein Abdel-Rahman Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for Health Clinics and Centers, Mrs. Safiya Al Shamsi, Director of Laboratories and Blood Bank, Dr. Fatma Sajwani, Medical Director of Blood Transfusion and Research Center-Sharjah and Mrs. Amal Abdulla, Administrative director.

His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), recently visited the Al Amal Hospital for Mental Health in Dubai and the Dibba Al Hosn Health Centre. Accompanied by H.E. Yousif Mohammed Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Hospital Sector, the visit is part of the Ministry's regular inspection of local health facilities to help determine the current level of health services provided to UAE residents and nationals while also conducting an on-the-spot review of the performance of medical staff--keeping them up-to-date of the latest standards being adopted by the Ministry in accordance with best international practices. 

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) announced that four of its primary healthcare centers in Dubai has received the Renewal of JCI Accreditation for the application of standards and specifications in line with global requirements and international best practices. The Al Rashidiya, Al Muhaisnah, Hor Al Anz, and Al Ittihad medical centers received this accreditation renewal for providing high-quality healthcare services and management, patient and crew safety and upkeep of infrastructure and facilities, in accordance with internationally established standards, protocols, and results of clinical care.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced the details of their Visiting Doctors Program for the month of June 2018. The program is an ongoing initiative where medical experts, specialists, and professionals from various parts of the world are invited to come visit the UAE to help provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to local patients. Doctors participating in this month's program will be visiting Al Qassimi Hospital and Obaidullah Hospital to offer their medical expertise, share their knowledge and provide insight into certain medical issues. This month's list of visiting doctors includes Dr. Jean Fajader and Dr. George Tadros.