emirates7 - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, organized a two-day consultative workshop to develop a long-term strategy for the national health workforce.
The workshop focused on creating an integrated national strategy for health professionals, aligning it with global trends and best practices. It outlined strategic guidelines to strengthen and future-proof the workforce, ensuring it can meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
Bringing together experts, specialists, and representatives from health and academic institutions, the workshop assessed the current state of the healthcare workforce. It provided a platform for sharing perspectives, setting priorities, and shaping policies to address existing challenges and capitalize on future opportunities, ultimately enhancing the sector’s sustainability and efficiency.
The event included a presentation by WHO on key health workforce strategies, an analysis of the UAE's healthcare labor market to identify challenges and opportunities, and an open discussion on improving career pathways for healthcare professionals to meet future demands.
This workshop is part of MoHAP's efforts to strengthen workforce planning and build a future-ready healthcare system that evolves alongside global advancements. In addition to ensuring a steady supply of skilled professionals, the initiative aims to empower national talent to lead and sustain the sector, contributing to a healthier and more resilient community in line with the UAE Centennial 2071 vision.
Experts and participants outlined a comprehensive vision for healthcare career development, covering academic studies, vocational training, licensing, and employment. They also explored strategies to align workforce development with broader strategic goals, reviewing key performance indicators, expected outcomes, and timelines for the strategy's implementation.
Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Public Health Sector at MoHAP, emphasized that the workshop aimed to a strategic framework to ensure a highly skilled and specialized health workforce across various medical fields. He added that the ministry is committed to developing a national health workforce strategy that adapts to rapid healthcare developments while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Dr. Al Rand also highlighted MoHAP's focus on attracting and empowering top talent, ensuring that national professionals receive the opportunities, incentives, and support needed to advance the sector.
Dr. Taiba Mohammed Al-Awadi, Director of the Planning and Health Economics Department at MoHAP, emphasized the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare. While acknowledging the immense potential of new technology, she stressed that healthcare professionals remain central to the system, ensuring effective application of these innovations to improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.
Dr. Al-Awadi noted that as technology continues to reshape healthcare, healthcare professionals must develop strong digital skills to integrate these tools into everyday medical practice. She emphasized that the workshop is designed to empower professionals with the confidence and knowledge to navigate emerging technologies, ensuring they can deliver more precise, efficient, and patient-centered care.
The workshop focused on creating an integrated national strategy for health professionals, aligning it with global trends and best practices. It outlined strategic guidelines to strengthen and future-proof the workforce, ensuring it can meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
Bringing together experts, specialists, and representatives from health and academic institutions, the workshop assessed the current state of the healthcare workforce. It provided a platform for sharing perspectives, setting priorities, and shaping policies to address existing challenges and capitalize on future opportunities, ultimately enhancing the sector’s sustainability and efficiency.
The event included a presentation by WHO on key health workforce strategies, an analysis of the UAE's healthcare labor market to identify challenges and opportunities, and an open discussion on improving career pathways for healthcare professionals to meet future demands.
This workshop is part of MoHAP's efforts to strengthen workforce planning and build a future-ready healthcare system that evolves alongside global advancements. In addition to ensuring a steady supply of skilled professionals, the initiative aims to empower national talent to lead and sustain the sector, contributing to a healthier and more resilient community in line with the UAE Centennial 2071 vision.
Experts and participants outlined a comprehensive vision for healthcare career development, covering academic studies, vocational training, licensing, and employment. They also explored strategies to align workforce development with broader strategic goals, reviewing key performance indicators, expected outcomes, and timelines for the strategy's implementation.
Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Public Health Sector at MoHAP, emphasized that the workshop aimed to a strategic framework to ensure a highly skilled and specialized health workforce across various medical fields. He added that the ministry is committed to developing a national health workforce strategy that adapts to rapid healthcare developments while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Dr. Al Rand also highlighted MoHAP's focus on attracting and empowering top talent, ensuring that national professionals receive the opportunities, incentives, and support needed to advance the sector.
Dr. Taiba Mohammed Al-Awadi, Director of the Planning and Health Economics Department at MoHAP, emphasized the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare. While acknowledging the immense potential of new technology, she stressed that healthcare professionals remain central to the system, ensuring effective application of these innovations to improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.
Dr. Al-Awadi noted that as technology continues to reshape healthcare, healthcare professionals must develop strong digital skills to integrate these tools into everyday medical practice. She emphasized that the workshop is designed to empower professionals with the confidence and knowledge to navigate emerging technologies, ensuring they can deliver more precise, efficient, and patient-centered care.