In a statement on World Health Day, His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said: "On this day, we celebrate the accomplishments of the UAE's health sector over the past 50 years, in which the country has successfully established an integrated world-class healthcare system.
"In doing so, the country has become a global model to be emulated in terms of readiness, resilience, and response to ongoing changes, in addition to being the fastest in decision-making and leading future pathways, in accordance with the objectives of the Fifty-Year Charter and the UAE Centennial 2071," added Al Owais.
The minister underlined that the credit for this success and development is attributed to the guidance and forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, besides the unwavering support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
He pointed out that the wise leadership has attached the highest importance to the healthcare sector by developing an ambitious roadmap seeking to create innovative solutions to challenges and strengthen the health system's capacities, making the country lead several competitive and quality indicators in healthcare services.
Al Owais cited the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces: "Medicine and food is a red line for us and don't worry, stressing that such words were a source of reassurance and optimism for the UAE people that the country has been able to beat the Covid-19 pandemic.
He affirmed that the World Health Organization’s adoption of the UAE government accelerators model is yet another testament to the efficiency and excellence in the management and governance of the health sector.
The health minister thanked the health personnel in the first line of defense and all workers in the health sector for their tremendous efforts to protect the health of community members, emphasizing that the UAE is moving steadily to achieve global leadership.
HE Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has said that the UAE's celebration of World Health Day is part of its commitment to enhancing joint efforts toward building healthier societies and implementing a holistic and effective healthcare system to advance the health of people.
This stems from the firm belief of the UAE's wise leadership in the value of human beings, as the most precious wealth and the backbone of development, he added.
Al Olama mentioned that the UAE leadership has paid utmost attention to the health and safety of the people, by lending unyielding support to the healthcare sector.
By virtue of this, our health system has demonstrated proven leadership, excellence, and efficiency in delivering outstanding services and making groundbreaking achievements.
"This year's theme of World Health Day is 'Our Planet, Our Health', with the aim to boost global cooperation to conserve the environment for people's health," noted Al Olama. "The UAE has always emphasized the importance of this goal by launching local and international initiatives to help protect the earth and keep it healthy for generations to come."
In addition to its role in raising community awareness of maintaining a healthy environment, Al Olama underlined that the ministry plays an effective part in supporting the UAE government's efforts to provide a healthy environment, through its strenuous endeavors to achieve comprehensive sustainability in its digital services, in a way that would allow the ongoing renewal of resources.