His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Health Services (EHS) met with the American delegation headed by Michael Udine, the official spokesperson for the government and private medical sector and mayor of Broward County, Florida, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the healthcare field in a meeting recently held at the ministry's headquarters in Dubai.
During the meeting, which also featured several private health companies and government officials, the two sides also explored methods of exchanging expertise and pioneering experiences of government and private health institutions.
Furthermore, the discussion focused on the latest achievements and technological innovations in the health field, in addition to the potential for forging health agreements to improve community health in both countries.
Highlighting MoHAP achievements
In welcoming the visiting delegation, Dr. Al Olama emphasized the importance of the meeting in exploring avenues for constructive cooperation and exchanging views on best practices in the field of healthcare, as well as the ministry's desire to strengthen international relations in healthcare services.
The EHS Chairman briefed the US delegation on the ministry's innovative initiatives and latest projects in digital health and smart services, emphasizing the long and arduous process of building appropriate technology to administer the UAE's health system.
He also shed light on the ministry's key achievements in health studies and research to come up with sustainable solutions to health challenges.
Enhancing cooperation
Lauding the UAE health system's significant development and sophisticated infrastructure, the US delegation also expressed a desire to enhance bilateral cooperation to serve the health sector on both sides.
Broward County, Florida, has one of the ten largest health systems in the United States, with over 7,592 employees, according to the delegation. The county's first certified stroke center and liver transplant program are both part of Broward Health, which currently manages more than 30 healthcare facilities.