UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Orders Nationwide Healthcare Framework for Emiratis
The initiative is expected to further advance the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem through a focus on preventive medicine, digital integration, innovation, and resource optimization.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has instructed the launch of a nationwide healthcare framework aimed at providing all Emirati citizens with access to medical treatment and health services across the UAE.
The plan includes rolling out a unified national health insurance program spanning all emirates, as part of broader efforts to strengthen healthcare accessibility, improve operational efficiency, and support the sector’s long-term sustainability.
The initiative is expected to further advance the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem through a focus on preventive medicine, digital integration, innovation, and resource optimization, while enhancing the country’s preparedness in line with global benchmarks.
Minister of Health and Prevention His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh said the directive underscores the UAE leadership’s focus on placing quality of life and public wellbeing at the forefront of national development.
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, commented, “A fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering the whole of UAE will be a game-changer for the country’s healthcare system, elevating its status further as one of the best in the world.
“This progressive step will not only enhance accessibility and continuity of care, but also encourage more people to seek world-class treatment within the country. We commend the UAE leadership for its continued focus on building a more integrated, efficient and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem — one that places the health and wellbeing of communities at the core of the nation’s sustainable development journey.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has instructed the launch of a nationwide healthcare framework aimed at providing all Emirati citizens with access to medical treatment and health services across the UAE.
The plan includes rolling out a unified national health insurance program spanning all emirates, as part of broader efforts to strengthen healthcare accessibility, improve operational efficiency, and support the sector’s long-term sustainability.
The initiative is expected to further advance the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem through a focus on preventive medicine, digital integration, innovation, and resource optimization, while enhancing the country’s preparedness in line with global benchmarks.
Minister of Health and Prevention His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh said the directive underscores the UAE leadership’s focus on placing quality of life and public wellbeing at the forefront of national development.
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, commented, “A fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering the whole of UAE will be a game-changer for the country’s healthcare system, elevating its status further as one of the best in the world.
“This progressive step will not only enhance accessibility and continuity of care, but also encourage more people to seek world-class treatment within the country. We commend the UAE leadership for its continued focus on building a more integrated, efficient and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem — one that places the health and wellbeing of communities at the core of the nation’s sustainable development journey.”
