The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced a significant transformation in Dubai’s healthcare security system.
This involves incorporating a new department into their organizational structure: the Disaster and Crisis Management Office.
This initiative aims to strengthen Dubai’s healthcare sector’s preparedness.
This is by enabling it to confront any health emergencies or crises.
Additionally, the office will be responsible for developing and managing emergency, crisis, and disaster protocols.
This is all to support public health security and solidify Dubai’s position in global readiness rankings.
Key Features of Dubai’s healthcare security system Disaster and Crisis Management Office
- Operations and Control Center: Equipped with the latest electronic and intelligent systems for disaster and crisis management.
- Dubai Disaster and Crisis Medicine Program: This program incorporates the most advanced practices in the field.
As it is internationally accredited by the European Centre for Disaster Medicine and the American College of Surgeons. - Specialized Expertise: A team of experts skilled in managing and developing preventative and responsive measures for crises.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with local, regional, and international healthcare institutions.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Disaster and Crisis Management Office:
- Enhance Dubai’s position and ranking in global preparedness indicators.
- Develop and manage emergency, crisis, and disaster healthcare protocols.
- Elevate the healthcare sector’s preparedness for disasters and crises.
- Formulate and implement preventative and proactive strategies and plans to address disasters and crises.
- Train and qualify specialized personnel in the field.
- Conduct scientific research and future prediction studies.
DHA’s Participation in “DIHAD”:
The Dubai Health Authority’s participation in the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) aims to:
- Showcase Dubai’s healthcare sector’s capabilities in disasters, crises, and emergencies.
- Establish new strategic partnerships.
- Strengthen the DHA’s relationships with specialized global healthcare institutions and centers.
- Stay updated on the latest global advancements in technologies, smart solutions, methods, and protocols for confronting disasters and crises.
The 22nd session of the Arab Media Forum, the largest media gathering of its kind in the region and a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, will kick off in Dubai during the period from May 27 to 29. pic.twitter.com/G490bZXB6x
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Dubai Disaster and Crisis Medicine Program:
Launched two months ago, the program seeks to:
- Uplift Dubai’s healthcare preparedness.
- Bolster preventative measures and healthcare security against any potential emergencies.
- Refine the expertise and skills of 10,000 healthcare professionals in Dubai over the next five years.
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