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Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) met with Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Saudi’s Minister of Health, and Dr Basel Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti Minister of Health, and discussed ways of boosting cooperation in the health sector between the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the Arab Health Conference and Congress 2019, they explored the importance of the Arab Health event and its role in developing the healthcare sector.
Al Owais highlighted recent developments in the UAE, specially the leading achievements realised by the ministry. Among the most notable achievements, MOHAP conducted an experimental study to analyse the genetic disorders most common in the UAE, which aimed to provide the suitable treatment for patients.
The ministry has also been successful in utilising artificial intelligence in X-Ray equipment used for medical fitness certificates for new residency permits. These projects aim to increase community immunity to communicable diseases, enhance medical services, and realise customer satisfaction.
He also explained to his Saudi and Kuwaiti counterparts the preventive programmes and initiatives as well as the educational and awareness campaigns that MOHAP is implementing as comprehensive and innovative packages, to fight diseases and promote preventive measures.