His Excellency Dr. Yousif Mohammed Al-Serkal, Director-General of Emirates Health Services (EHS), asserted that the UAE’s health services system sets an inspiring example for healthcare institutions around the world.

“The system has made tremendous advancements, guided by the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to drive the sector’s rapid progress with forward-looking visions and calculated strategies,” H.E. Al-Serkal said. “These efforts help ensure the sector’s sustainability, provide the public with secure, top-quality, and innovative services, and maintain our achievements and the UAE health sector’s leadership at the regional and global levels.”

In statements made on World Health Day, Dr. Al-Serkal congratulated the health sector in the UAE and around the world, applauding all medical, nursing, technical, and administrative staff across EHS facilities for their great efforts, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, all the while highlighting the notable role that qualified medical professionals will play in shaping the future of the healthcare sector and preparing it to face all future challenges.

H.E. Al-Serkal added that Emirates Health Services is committed to continuously enhancing its facilities and integrated system of innovative and smart health services, incorporating artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to provide high-quality health services and ensure customer happiness, adhere to international best practices and standards, and boost the UAE’s regional and global competitiveness.

H.E. noted that EHS is now one of the leading health authorities around the world, with a remarkable track record of achievements in providing renewable, hi-tech, and AI-powered health services. “Emirates Health Services was the first health authority in the world to earn the ISO in Governance of Organisations certificate, along with numerous other international accreditations given to its facilities, which include 17 affiliate hospitals,” H.E. Dr. Al-Serkal continued, stressing that EHS is committed to making further accomplishments and  ensuring excellence and leadership in the healthcare sector in a bid to achieve the sustainable development goals and ensure health security for current and future generations.