DHA launches health investment guide
Initiative to highlight opportunities, provide clarity on reforms to address system gaps
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) yesterday launched The Dubai Health Investment Guide, a key initiative of the Dubai Health Investment Strategy 2017-21.
Dubai leads the way for private sector participation in health care in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. Private sector health care providers in Dubai have contributed to developing a strong health ecosystem.
They account for over 79 per cent of the utilisation for outpatient services, and over 74 per cent of inpatient services.
An increase in demand for quality health services due to Dubai’s rapid urban development, population growth and influx of medical tourists is one of biggest challenges DHA faces.
Health system gaps
“We have developed the Dubai Health Investment Guide 2018-25, with an aim to provide investors and private sector providers with comprehensive information that will provide them with insights on investment opportunities and clarity on the investment process and upcoming reforms, supporting their investment decisions and thus helping us address health system gaps and priorities over the coming years,” said Dr Ibtesam Al Bastaki, director of Investments and PPP’s at the DHA.
The guide will also provide information on investment priorities and gaps, in addition to mapping the investor journey for health investments. It will highlight key developments in the health sector as well as the drivers that underpin investment and growth.
“To meet the growing developments and private sector investment in the Dubai health care, the DHA is developing its regulatory standards to ensure the delivery of high medical standards that exceed expectations, and to provide the emirate with skilled and highly qualified health professionals,” said Dr Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of the Health Regulations Sector at the DHA.
Key trends
The Health Investment Guide lists the advantages of investing in Dubai and presents a snapshot of the health system in Dubai with key trends on patient volumes, the growth of health infrastructure and health spending.
While the guide includes details the drivers underpinning the growth of health care demand, it also provides an overview of regulations and the health insurance system which includes upcoming changes and initiatives relevant to investors.
To meet the growing developments and private sector investment in the Dubai health care, the DHA is developing its regulatory standards to ensure the delivery of high medical standards that exceed expectations, and to provide the emirate with skilled and highly qualified health professionals” Dr Marwan Al Mulla | Health Regulations Sector CEO, the DHA