His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), recently visited the Al Amal Hospital for Mental Health in Dubai and the Dibba Al Hosn Health Centre. Accompanied by H.E. Yousif Mohammed Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Hospital Sector, the visit is part of the Ministry’s regular inspection of local health facilities to help determine the current level of health services provided to UAE residents and nationals while also conducting an on-the-spot review of the performance of medical staff–keeping them up-to-date of the latest standards being adopted by the Ministry in accordance with best international practices.

During the visit, Undersecretary Al Olama toured the various sections of Al Amal Hospital to check on the readiness of hospital for its coming official opening. He revealed that the new hospital will soon be complete, adding that the operational phase of the facility has already began initially with the move to the new building in the third area of Al Ruwiya in Dubai on Emirates Road, which include medical and technical personnel and medical equipment that meet the highest standards. The step reflects the Ministry’s commitment towards the establishment of a health system that provides world class services. Lastly, the Undersecretary announced that the Ministry will be finishing the final arrangements for the hospital’s official opening as per its set schedule.