It represents a multisectoral national framework for controlling communicable diseases
The Cabinet adopts the national policy for vaccinations
The Council of Ministers headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the National Policy for Immunization in the UAE, which represents a multisectoral national framework to combat communicable diseases and reduce their risks to the individual and society, in a manner that ensures more effective exploitation And efficiency of national resources.
The policy is considered a coordinating framework between all the parties involved in the field of immunizations and supports with their goals and axes the health system in the country, and enhances the efficiency of the services provided, and aims to involve the non-governmental sector and society in developing the health system to protect the UAE community from communicable diseases and control them, and to promote healthy lifestyles to reduce Of those diseases, and work to provide high-quality services at a more comprehensive national level.
The most important objectives of the National Policy on Immunizations are to enhance the comprehensive coverage of immunizations and to ensure their sustainability and quality, to achieve integration and awareness in the field of immunizations, to strengthen information systems, innovation and research capacity in the field of vaccinations, to support the response and control of the health situation in emergencies and disease outbreaks, and to work for the continuous improvement of the health situation Public in society.
The policy also enhances the country's position as a health center at the regional and global level and raises its competitiveness in the health care quality index among countries of the world, in light of its directions towards promoting community health and developing a comprehensive and sustainable health system, and by ensuring the provision of the best high-quality immunization services that are compatible with Global and national safety practices.
Promote universal coverage of immunizations, ensure their sustainability and quality, and improve general health in the community.
• Supporting the country's position as a global health center and enhancing its competitiveness in the health care quality index.
• Ensuring the provision of the best quality immunization services that comply with global safety practices.
Strengthening information systems and innovation in the area of immunizations, and supporting health control in emergencies.
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