Dubai private health facilities climb to 4,482
LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS INCREASED 61% TO 55,208 LAST YEAR
Dubai has 4,482 medical facilities across the private sector — a 45 per cent growth in five years — according to statistics released for 2022 by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) yesterday.
Dr Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of the Health Regulation Sector at DHA, said: “The ease of processes, investment support, Dubai’s location, state-ofthe-art infrastructure, and the emirate’s forward-thinking approach have contributed to the growth of high-quality multinational and specialised facilities in the city.”
Dubai also witnessed a 61 per cent increase in licensed medical professionals to reach 55,208 in 2022. The DHA’s projections for 2023 and beyond estimate growth of 10 to 15 per cent for medical professionals and 3-6 per cent for facilities.
The ease of processes, investment support, Dubai’s location, infrastructure and a forward-thinking approach contributed to the growth of highquality multinational and specialised facilities in the city.”
Dr Marwan Al Mulla | CEO of the Health Regulation Sector at DHA
Wide range of services
These facilities offer a wide range of medical services, including advanced diagnostic procedures, specialised treatments, and surgical procedures.
Many private hospitals in Dubai are accredited by international bodies such as the Joint Commission International and the International Organisation for Standardisation.
Dubai’s health care infrastructure also includes many telemedicine services. This can be especially useful for people who live in remote areas or have mobility issues.
Specialised centres
Dubai’s health care infrastructure includes several specialised medical centres that provide expert care for specific medical conditions. For example, the Dubai Diabetes Centre and Dubai Cancer Centre.
Dubai is home to several leading research centres, such as the Dubai Genomics Centre, which focuses on genetic research and personalised medicine.
Medical tourism
According to the latest Medical Tourism Index, Dubai ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa and sixth in the world for medical tourism, with
the city ranking fifth globally on the sub-index of Quality of Facilities and Services.
Before licensing a facility, the DHA considers several factors, including health care standards and processes, quality and diversity of health services, treatment methods, equipment and modern technology to ensure high-quality health care.