The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has discussed ways of integrating healthcare plans and improving services as well as the prospects of entering into local and international partnerships to promote public health and realize its goals within the specified timeframe.
During its 5th annual meeting, the EHS has also reviewed the latest developments concerning strategic, financial, and human resources planning and ways of aligning operational indicators with efficiency and quality of performance.
Chaired by HE Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and Head of EHS Board of Directors, the 2021’s fifth meeting was organized at the headquarters of the establishment in Dubai in the presence of HE Dr. Yousif Mohammed Al Serkal, Director-General of the EHS, as well as other board members.
Action Plans
The board meeting kicked off with the members congratulating the UAE leaders on the occasion of Flag Day, lauding the country’s exceptional milestones and thanking the wise leadership for its unremitting support to the health sector. The board members discussed a number of topics including action plans for the upcoming period and key recommendations submitted by competent committees.
The meeting also reviewed the organizational achievements made over the past period together with the extent of EHS healthcare facilities’ readiness to provide innovative health services that would improve the quality of life and health of the community.
The board members stressed their commitment to supporting the Emirates Health Services and enhancing its performance efficiency in accordance with the highest international standards, adding that the EHS will always be there to meet the growing needs and aspirations of patients and advance the UAE’s healthcare sector towards a brighter future.
Improving Healthcare Services
“From developing healthcare services to launching innovative initiatives, the Emirates Health Services will do all it can to introduce advanced services and enhance the competitiveness of the UAE’s health sector in line with the country’s vision towards the next 50,” Dr. Al Olama said.
Thanking all board members for their ideas and suggestions that thrived the topics discussed in the meeting, Al Olama called on members to redouble their efforts to help the EHS achieve its desired goal, build on the country’s healthcare achievements and improve the results of national health indicators.
Development Projects
For his part, Al Serkal said that the meeting has discussed the latest development projects, strategic and operational indicators, projects, and initiatives listed under the EHS strategic plan. “The meeting also reviewed the progress made on the way to implement the entity’s strategy as well as its digital transformation plans, ways of improving customers' journey, and mechanism of implementing and developing governance within the EHS,”.
“In addition to entering into partnership agreements, the EHS will constantly improve the capabilities of its medical cadres across all specialties to deliver the best healthcare possible to all patients. We are striving to re-innovate the treatment journey at our facilities and are investing in advanced digital techniques in order to bring about a radical change in the way healthcare services are provided,” Al Serkal added.
“To that end, we are committed to making the most of the latest artificial intelligence techniques to perfectly meet each patient’s needs and develop cutting-edge digital infrastructure while following the international best practices. We are seeking nothing but excellence and leadership,” he stated.