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HuaweiA Dubai National Health Account is going to be established by the end of this year to monitor healthcare spending in the emirate, said Dr Laila Al Jassmi, Chief Executive Officer, Health Policy and Strategy at the Dubai Health Authority. The account would ensure transparency in health spending.
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