Health
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2017
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Helped in part by some significant examples of international investment, the health care sector in Abu Dhabi has made huge strides over the last four decades. Based on these foundations, the agencies responsible for planning future provision in the emirate are currently focused on improving, reshaping and expanding the services offered to its residents and citizens, and balancing the resources provided by both the public and private sectors. In 2015, 52% of all inpatient care and 31% of outpatient cases were dealt with in government-owned hospitals, while the remaining care was provided by the private sector, which has seen its role increase since 2011, when government hospitals handled 65% of all inpatients and 40% of outpatients. Health officials in Abu Dhabi are anticipating significant private sector investment, as 10 new hospitals are currently under construction in the emirate alone.

This chapter contains an interview with Professor Maha Barakat, Director-General, Health Authority – Abu Dhabi.

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Overview

Prescription for growth: With a mix of private and public sector support, the emirate is significantly expanding its offering
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Helped in part by some significant examples of international investment, the health care sector in Abu Dhabi has made huge strides over the last four decades. Based on these foundations, the agencies responsible for planning future provision in the emirate are currently focused on improving, reshaping and expanding the services offered to its residents and citizens, and balancing the resources provided by both the public and private sectors. In 2015, 52% of all inpatient care and 31% of…

Interview

A picture of good health: Professor Maha Barakat, Director-General, Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD), on improvements in the health care system
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Interview: Maha Barakat In what ways is the Capacity Master Plan (CMP) improving the investor experience? MAHA BARAKAT: HAAD is taking a number of steps to ensure it improves the investor experience to incentivise investment and ensure that it is contributing to the growth of the sector. This includes providing a complete analysis, as well as defining baseline and measurement systems to assist in identifying capacity gaps. We have developed a methodology and a new, more comprehensive CMP, which…

Analysis

Progressive planning: A recent government study has shed light on a number of pressing issues in the sector
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A children’s specialist hospital, new facilities and staff to deal with mental health, and a shift towards a primary care model are among the priorities identified in an analysis of health care provision in Abu Dhabi. The Capacity Master Plan (CMP) was published by Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) in August 2016, to give stakeholders in both the public and private sectors a view of the emirate’s existing and emerging needs. The CMP looks ahead as far as 2035, and anticipates a need…

Analysis

On the front foot: Preventive care has been moved to the top of the agenda, with a host of initiatives currently under way
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In February 2016 the UAE Ministry of Health’s title was changed to include the word prevention. The alteration underlined the importance given at both the national and the emirate level to encouraging citizens to make healthier lifestyle choices, as well as reducing the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on society. In Abu Dhabi vaccination programmes, mobile health screening units and awareness campaigns are all being used to reduce the incidence of illness and promote fitness. Non-Communicable…