Key health systems achievements and contributions during the UAE National Agenda 2015–2021 strategy
| Initiatives | Summary of description |
|---|---|
| Free breast cancer screening | Free breast cancer screenings for UAE women. Dubai had mobile mammography clinics. Early treatment, rehabilitation and diagnosis were emphasized |
| Anti-non-communicable infection | UAE's Health Ministry introduced eEtmenan to prevent NCDs. eEtmenan is part of the Ministry's plan to fight non-communicable diseases, promote healthy lifestyles and regulate associated conditions from 2017 to 2021 |
| Health-focused apps | Health Heroes teaches kids about healthy living. The app reduces childhood obesity in the UAE |
| Diabetic test | Diabetes dropped from 19.3% to 16.28% by 2021. It improves diabetes management |
| Hospitals abroad | MOHAP vaccines abroad. Primary clinics vaccinate. MOHAP tracks global diseases, warns travellers and takes precautions with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and WHO |
| Clinics | Giving Clinics offers free medical consultations for a year |
| Drug approval | Drugs, supplements, and equipment are MOHAP-approved. Drug registration prioritizes safety. Protecting patients and community |
| Drug reporting | Call 80011111 to report fake or dangerous drugs |
| Health engagement | MOHAP's website helps citizens. Public health needs input |
| UAE partnerships | Imperial College London Diabetes Centre benefits from UAE partnerships |
| Initiatives | Summary of description |
|---|---|
| Free breast cancer screening | Free breast cancer screenings for UAE women. Dubai had mobile mammography clinics. Early treatment, rehabilitation and diagnosis were emphasized |
| Anti-non-communicable infection | UAE's Health Ministry introduced eEtmenan to prevent NCDs. eEtmenan is part of the Ministry's plan to fight non-communicable diseases, promote healthy lifestyles and regulate associated conditions from 2017 to 2021 |
| Health-focused apps | Health Heroes teaches kids about healthy living. The app reduces childhood obesity in the UAE |
| Diabetic test | Diabetes dropped from 19.3% to 16.28% by 2021. It improves diabetes management |
| Hospitals abroad | MOHAP vaccines abroad. Primary clinics vaccinate. MOHAP tracks global diseases, warns travellers and takes precautions with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and WHO |
| Clinics | Giving Clinics offers free medical consultations for a year |
| Drug approval | Drugs, supplements, and equipment are MOHAP-approved. Drug registration prioritizes safety. Protecting patients and community |
| Drug reporting | Call 80011111 to report fake or dangerous drugs |
| Health engagement | MOHAP's website helps citizens. Public health needs input |
| UAE partnerships | Imperial College London Diabetes Centre benefits from UAE partnerships |
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