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DUBAI / WAM
The Health and Environmental Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Sunday held a remote meeting using video conferencing, led by Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, Chairman of the Committee, to discuss a draft federal law on public health comprising 38 articles, with the participation of relevant authorities.
During the meeting, Al Yamahi stated that the committee was keen to hold the meeting remotely, in implementation of the government’s directives to promote remote work, due to the current crisis.
He also pointed out that the committee discussed the articles of the draft law with representatives of the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Health Authority, and the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, noting that their representatives presented their remarks and suggestions.
He added that the draft law aims to protect health of individuals and community, and strengthen local, international cooperation and coordination in facing health issues, through developing early detection systems for diseases.