emirates7 - In celebration of World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) on September 17, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has illuminated several iconic tourist attractions across the UAE in orange. This year's theme, "Improving diagnosis for patient safety," emphasizes the critical importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring the safety of patients.
The initiative aims to highlight the essential role that safe and precise diagnoses play in health care and to promote enhanced collaboration among health authorities to uphold the highest standards of medical care. It also seeks to enhance the skills of health workers, contributing to a more advanced and integrated health system dedicated to improving community health.
Notable landmarks lit up in orange include the Dubai Frame, Sharjah Monument, Fujairah Fort, the Clock Roundabout in Umm Al Quwain, and the Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In addition to these visual tributes, the Ministry has shared awareness and educational messages through its digital platforms, reinforcing the significance of patient safety through accurate and timely diagnosis.
These efforts are designed to boost healthcare initiatives and improve public understanding of patients' rights and responsibilities while supporting ongoing advancements in the health system at both regional and international levels.
Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, emphasized MoHAP's commitment to maintaining patient safety in accordance with the highest international standards. He noted the Ministry’s continuous efforts to develop health policies and programs aimed at ensuring patient safety throughout diagnosis and treatment, including training for healthcare professionals and establishing rigorous standards for medical practices in health facilities.
This collaborative approach underscores MoHAP's dedication to achieving excellence in healthcare and enhancing the culture of patient safety within the UAE.
The initiative aims to highlight the essential role that safe and precise diagnoses play in health care and to promote enhanced collaboration among health authorities to uphold the highest standards of medical care. It also seeks to enhance the skills of health workers, contributing to a more advanced and integrated health system dedicated to improving community health.
Notable landmarks lit up in orange include the Dubai Frame, Sharjah Monument, Fujairah Fort, the Clock Roundabout in Umm Al Quwain, and the Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In addition to these visual tributes, the Ministry has shared awareness and educational messages through its digital platforms, reinforcing the significance of patient safety through accurate and timely diagnosis.
These efforts are designed to boost healthcare initiatives and improve public understanding of patients' rights and responsibilities while supporting ongoing advancements in the health system at both regional and international levels.
Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, emphasized MoHAP's commitment to maintaining patient safety in accordance with the highest international standards. He noted the Ministry’s continuous efforts to develop health policies and programs aimed at ensuring patient safety throughout diagnosis and treatment, including training for healthcare professionals and establishing rigorous standards for medical practices in health facilities.
This collaborative approach underscores MoHAP's dedication to achieving excellence in healthcare and enhancing the culture of patient safety within the UAE.