Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created, in June 2007, by Law 13 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, with an expanded vision to include strategic oversight for the complete health sector in Dubai and enhance private sector engagement. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance is the President of the Dubai Health Authority and His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qutami is the chairman of the board of the Dubai Health Authority.

The DHA's aim in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated healthcare system, protect public health and improve the quality of life within the Emirate. The DHA's mission is to transform Dubai into a leading healthcare destination by fostering innovative and integrated care models and by enhancing community engagement.

In addition to overseeing the health sector for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA also focuses on providing services through DHA healthcare facilities including hospitals (Latifa, Dubai, Rashid and Hatta), specialty centres (e.g. the Dubai Diabetes Center) and DHA primary health centres spread throughout the Emirate of Dubai.

The main pillars of service delivery at DHA health facilities are quality, efficiency, patients and staff. It is our aim to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of DHA health services. An important aspect of the service delivery strategy is to focus on patients, their needs and satisfaction as well as attract, retain, nurture and support outstanding staff.

Prior to the establishment of the DHA, the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS), which was established in 1973, was the functioning authority that almost exclusively focused on health service delivery. Vision is towards a healthier and happier community. Mission is transforming Dubai into a leading healthcare destination by fostering innovative and integrated care models and by enhancing community engagement The creative minds of our people is the true wealth and driving force behind the remarkable developments and achievements that the UAE and the global city of Dubai have witnessed in the last few years.

Dubai Health Authority is aware that developing and taking care of these creative minds is vital, as they are the driving force behind the continuous growth of our country. Therefore, the authority spares no effort in utilizing the minds of our experienced medical and administrative staff to maintain a happy and healthy society.

It is our responsibility to continue on moving forward to reach our goal of making Dubai the preferred global destination for medical treatment and fulfilling the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of providing a safe haven for residents and visitors of the city.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Reaching this goal is a natural ambition for Dubai, the flourishing city, which has become a home to people from all over the world, who were inspired by its vision and want to join its movement towards progression. We believe that we are all responsible for the health and safety of our people and are confident in the capabilities of those concerned in the health sector—be it members of our society or public and private organizations—in fulfilling these desired goals. May ‘fruitful partnerships’ be our motto, ‘continuous giving’ be our work ethic and ‘determination’ be the principal that will drive us to perform our mission and national duty in the best way possible.