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As part of the Government's proposals for reforming the existing healthcare system, the DHA will take over responsibility for the development and implementation of healthcare strategy and policy for Dubai from the existing Department of Health and Medical Services (DoHMS) over a four year period, completing in 2012. The DHA's remit is to set and enable the implementation of a comprehensive health strategy and policy for Dubai.
In addition to its focus on strategy and policy, the DHA will be different from DoHMS in a number of key respects:
• It will not engage in any service delivery (which will be the responsibility of the Agencies)
• It will manage the Agencies using agreed performance targets focused on improving service standards
• It will establish consistent regulation and licensing across the public and private sector
• It will work to strengthen the role of Primary Care in improving health
• It will encourage private sector participation to improve standards of care and health outcomes
The DHA will also ensure continual-improvement in the standard of health care in Dubai. These changes will benefit all UAE nationals, residents and visitors and create an environment that provides better opportunities for professionals and support staff within the health sector.
While various elements of the DHA are established during this four year period, the management and provision of all public sector medical services within Dubai will continue to be performed by DoHMS whose principle focus continues to be the provision of good quality care for all patients and the wellbeing of its staff
Speaking on behalf of the DHA, His Excellency Mr Qadi Al Murooshid, who has been appointed its Director General said:
"There has been considerable speculation about the role and function of the DHA, the ways in which it will be different from DoHMS, its future framework and responsibilities and when each phase of change is to be implemented. We remain committed to provide the very best healthcare to the people of Dubai."
"The creation of the Dubai Health Authority is about a better and healthier Dubai through the provision of the very best healthcare that we can provide the people of the Emirate. The DHA will deliver a Health Strategy for the whole of Dubai in support of the Dubai Strategic Plan. It will shape the future of Health policy, including public health, in Dubai and ensure the application of uniform standards of health care in both the public and the private sector."
"Inevitably there will be some short term inconvenience as no restructuring process is without its difficulties but we are working hard to keep these to a minimum. The DHA will make formal announcements on a regular basis throughout the implementation process starting from November."
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News Editor
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