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UAE: Health Ministry Under-Secretary tours facilities in Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Qaiwain - Official lauds the tremendous efforts of front line heroes.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) Under-Secretary and Head of Board of Directors of the Emirates Health Services Establishment (EHSE), Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama toured Al Dhaid Hospital in Sharjah, and Falaj Al Mualla and Al Khazan Health Centers in Umm Al Quwain, accompanied by Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Director-General of the Emirates Health Services Establishment (EHSE).

MoHAP official said that the ministry is commited to provide health facilities the necessary requirements and resources to deliver outstanding healthcare services, in accordance with carefully studied plans and programs as part of the implementation of the national resilience to enhance capabilities and measures necessary for business continuity.

The tour was one of a series of extensive visits being made by the ministry senior officials to hospitals and health centers to check on the quality of healthcare services provided to patients and enhance the direct communication with them, based on the Ministry's vision of patients and customers as partners in developing the Ministry's services and advancing the level of health care.

During their visit to the Al Dhaid hospital, Dr. Al Olama and Dr. Al Serkal directed to fully maintain the hospital facilities and expand the Physiotherapy Department, provide a mammogram device, update the drug stockpile, and expand Al Khazan Health Center to enhance the operational efficiency of the medical and nursing staff, medical devices and equipment.

The officials listened to the opinions and observation of patients and visitors and met with the medical staff to learn about their needs and aspirations, calling them to step up efforts and adopt innovative solutions to provide the best health services.

Dr. Al Olama referred to the ministry’s keenness to foster communication with the field staff to cultivate a spirit of optimism and positivity among community members and reassure them that the Covid recovery phase is just around the corner, in light of the positive results achieved by the national vaccination program by vaccinating over 52 per cent of the total target group in the UAE.

Lauding the tremendous efforts made by the health front line heroes to provide the utmost protection and maintain public health,