DHA mobile testing unit to conduct Covid-19 screening
dubai — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a highly-sophisticated mobile unit to conduct Covid-19 testing in densely populated areas, especially labour accommodations. The testing bus will also be available to the elderly and people who are unable to visit health centres due to underlying medical conditions.
The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the National Fire Fighting Manufacturing Company (Naffco) and SHIELDme. The mobile testing unit was designed and manufactured by Naffco in the UAE and provided to the DHA for the purpose of community Covid-19 screening. It is equipped with internal and external isolation and sterilisation systems developed using SHIELDme technology.
The bus meets all regulations for protection of staff, medical professionals and people being screened. The screening capacity of the bus is 1,000 individuals per day.
Humaid Al Qutami, DirectorGeneral of the DHA, said: “The expansion and acceleration of medical examinations, particularly in high-density areas and workers’ residences, has contributed significantly to reducing the transmission of Covid-19 and helped us boost quarantine operations and treatment for patients.
“This initiative will increase the effectiveness of measures to
combat the virus and help our efforts to overcome the challenges it poses.”
Khalid Al Khatib, Group CEO of Naffco, said the bus, designed and manufactured in the UAE, offers the most innovative and up-to-date mobile screening solutions for Covid-19.
“This mobile bus can test 1,000 people a day. It has several features including an Emirates ID card reading machine and registration system. It can move around residential areas easily and safeguard medical staff from potential infection that can be caused by direct contact with the outside environment. It is designed to completely protect medical professionals and provide them with a sense of security,” he said.
He said that the protection of medical staff was the main focus of the design of the bus. The unit is equipped with internal and external isolation and sterilisation systems developed using SHIELDme technology.
This initiative will increase the effectiveness of measures to combat the virus and help overcome challenges.” Humaid Al Qutami
Director-General of the DHA