Latest news with #healthleadership
Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
Dubai Health Authority welcomes 20 global health leaders
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has welcomed a delegation of 20 senior healthcare leaders from various countries around the world, as part of its participation in the International Programme for Health Leadership. The programme is organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office (GEEO), under the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, to exchange global best practices in healthcare and strengthen institutional knowledge partnerships. The delegation was introduced to Dubai's pioneering experience in advancing the healthcare sector and the significant achievements made in sustainability and the quality of care, reflecting the emirate's elevated global standing in public health and quality of life indices. During the meeting, DHA teams presented key aspects of the institutional transformation currently underway within Dubai's healthcare system, along with the emirate's health sector strategy. The session also covered the public health protection framework and the mechanisms for prevention and epidemic response. A detailed presentation was delivered outlining the authority's efforts to promote community health, strengthen preventive readiness, and ensure the integration of legislative and regulatory infrastructure in this domain. The teams also showcased the healthcare regulatory frameworks adopted in Dubai, along with the advanced standards and policies that reflect the authority's strategic approach and future vision for regulating healthcare professions and facilities across the emirate. The presentation further highlighted the integrated health insurance system and the sustainable financing mechanisms that contribute to the continuity and financial efficiency of healthcare services. The meeting also featured a specialised presentation on the findings of Dubai's Household Health Survey, emphasising the critical role of accurate data in supporting decision-making and enhancing planning based on scientific research and analytical insights. The delegation also undertook a field visit to the Dubai Health Authority's Crisis and Disaster Management Centre, where they received a detailed briefing on the emirate's emergency health management system. The session highlighted DHA's efforts to ensure maximum responsiveness during crises and disasters, as well as the centre's advanced capabilities. Dr. Alawi AlSheikh-Ali, Director-General of DHA, affirmed that the rapid progress in Dubai's healthcare sector has played a key role in reinforcing the emirate's position as a global leader in quality of life and healthcare.
Emirates 24/7
a day ago
- Health
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Health Authority welcomes 20 global health leaders
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has welcomed a delegation of 20 senior healthcare leaders from various countries around the world, as part of its participation in the International Programme for Health Leadership. The programme is organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office (GEEO), under the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, to exchange global best practices in healthcare and strengthen institutional knowledge partnerships. The delegation was introduced to Dubai's pioneering experience in advancing the healthcare sector and the significant achievements made in sustainability and the quality of care, reflecting the emirate's elevated global standing in public health and quality of life indices. During the meeting, DHA teams presented key aspects of the institutional transformation currently underway within Dubai's healthcare system, along with the emirate's health sector strategy. The session also covered the public health protection framework and the mechanisms for prevention and epidemic response. A detailed presentation was delivered outlining the authority's efforts to promote community health, strengthen preventive readiness, and ensure the integration of legislative and regulatory infrastructure in this domain. The teams also showcased the healthcare regulatory frameworks adopted in Dubai, along with the advanced standards and policies that reflect the authority's strategic approach and future vision for regulating healthcare professions and facilities across the emirate. The presentation further highlighted the integrated health insurance system and the sustainable financing mechanisms that contribute to the continuity and financial efficiency of healthcare services. The meeting also featured a specialised presentation on the findings of Dubai's Household Health Survey, emphasising the critical role of accurate data in supporting decision-making and enhancing planning based on scientific research and analytical insights. The delegation also undertook a field visit to the Dubai Health Authority's Crisis and Disaster Management Centre, where they received a detailed briefing on the emirate's emergency health management system. The session highlighted DHA's efforts to ensure maximum responsiveness during crises and disasters, as well as the centre's advanced capabilities. Dr. Alawi AlSheikh-Ali, Director-General of DHA, affirmed that the rapid progress in Dubai's healthcare sector has played a key role in reinforcing the emirate's position as a global leader in quality of life and healthcare.
Zawya
18-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
African Parliamentarians unite to end Malaria: Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa (COPEMA) officially launched in Accra
In a landmark move to reignite political leadership in the fight against malaria, Parliamentarians from 16 African countries gathered in Accra, Ghana, on 28–29 April 2025 to officially launch COPEMA: the Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa. Held one year after the African Ministerial Yaoundé Declaration, the launch marks a critical moment for the continent as it faces rising challenges: declining international aid, growing insecticide and drug resistance, and persistent funding gaps threatening malaria control and elimination progress. The two-day high-level forum brought together parliamentarians, national malaria control program (NMCP) managers from 15 countries, global and regional malaria experts, civil society actors, and development partners. Institutions represented included the Ghana Ministry of Health, the Pan-African Parliament, Africa CDC, the Global Fund, WHO, RBM Partnership to End Malaria, Impact Santé Afrique, Afrika Kwanza Health Impact, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, and CS4ME members such as Hope for Future Generations. The dialogue underscored a growing consensus: to end malaria, political leadership must drive domestic resource mobilization, leverage new innovations in malaria prevention, and ensure that interventions are context-specific, data-driven, and equitably delivered. 'The launch of COPEMA is not just symbolic, it marks the beginning of a concrete political movement,' said Honorable Santa Okot of Uganda, Co-Chair of COPEMA. 'We are committed to holding our governments accountable and ensuring malaria financing is prioritized in national budgets' added Honorable Njume Peter of Cameroon, COPEMA Co-chair. Parliamentarians pledged to work closely with the National Malaria Control Programmes and Civil Society to increase malaria funding in Africa. After the forum, Parliamentarians adopted the Accra Parliamentarian Declaration, a unified call to action for increased domestic financing, strengthened accountability mechanisms, and enhanced collaboration with NMCPs and civil society. This Declaration also calls on governments to urgently integrate malaria funding into national budgets. With over 600,000 malaria deaths annually—95% in Africa, it emphasizes the need for targeted, locally adapted strategies to ensure high-impact interventions reach the most affected communities. As world leaders are convening this month in Geneva for the 78th World Health Assembly, the COPEMA launch signals a new era of political engagement, rooted in shared responsibility and national leadership. What's next for COPEMA? In the coming weeks, parliamentarians will begin formalizing COPEMA country chapters to sustain national-level engagement and follow through on their commitments. A follow-up meeting is planned for June 2025, where members will reconvene to review progress, share experiences, and strengthen coordination across countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa (COPEMA). About COPEMA: The Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa (COPEMA) was established following the Africa Malaria Ministerial meeting in March 2024 in Cameroon. COPEMA envisions an Africa free from malaria, with parliamentarians serving as agents of change, leveraging their legislative power, oversight role, and budgetary influence to eliminate malaria through strong domestic leadership and accountability.
