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<str<strong>on</strong>g>1st</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>World</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>ference</str<strong>on</strong>g><strong>on</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong>1


Brief introducti<strong>on</strong> about the1 st <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>World</str<strong>on</strong>g> c<strong>on</strong>ference <strong>on</strong> public health• The theme <strong>of</strong> the c<strong>on</strong>ference “Towards Excellence in <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong>:Opportunities and Challenges” will <strong>of</strong>fer opti<strong>on</strong>s for <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> Countries toachieve the MDGs by 2015.• The c<strong>on</strong>ference will be held in Dubai 4 – 6 April 2013• Jointly organized and hosted by:– Dubai <strong>Health</strong> Authority (DHA)– <str<strong>on</strong>g>World</str<strong>on</strong>g> Federati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong>s (WFPHA)2


Summary <strong>of</strong> the <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>ference</str<strong>on</strong>g>• Approximately 400 – 600 Delegates from <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> countries andaround the world are expected to take part in this event:• <strong>Public</strong> health pr<strong>of</strong>essi<strong>on</strong>als• Policy makers• Academics and Scientists• Educators and programmers• Students3


ObjectivesThe c<strong>on</strong>ference will:1. Serve as a regi<strong>on</strong>al forum for exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge andexperiences <strong>on</strong> key public <strong>Health</strong> issues in the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> countries.2. C<strong>on</strong>tribute towards promoting and protecting public health at regi<strong>on</strong>aland nati<strong>on</strong>al levels.3. Create a better understanding and discussi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> worldmajor public health challenges within the global public healthcommunity.4. Facilitate and support the development <strong>of</strong> the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>World</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>Public</strong><strong>Health</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong> (AWPHA)4


ObjectivesC<strong>on</strong>td…5. Strengthening nati<strong>on</strong>al public health systems or public healthfuncti<strong>on</strong>s <strong>of</strong> nati<strong>on</strong>al health systems.6. Enhancing the numbers, training and competence <strong>of</strong> theworkforce resp<strong>on</strong>sible for public health functi<strong>on</strong>s both within andoutside the health sector in all countries.7. Establishing flourishing nati<strong>on</strong>al associati<strong>on</strong>s/societies <strong>of</strong> publichealth pr<strong>of</strong>essi<strong>on</strong>als where they do not exist, and strengtheningthem further where they do.5


Brief about the Dubai <strong>Health</strong> Authority (DHA)Visi<strong>on</strong>: A world-class integrated health system that ensuresexcellence in health and healthcare for the Emirates <strong>of</strong> Dubaiand promotes Dubai as a globally recognized destinati<strong>on</strong> forhealthcare.Missi<strong>on</strong>: The DHA has engaged <strong>on</strong> an ambitious missi<strong>on</strong> toensure access to health services, maintain and improve thequality <strong>of</strong> these services, improve health status <strong>of</strong> nati<strong>on</strong>als,residents and visitors and oversee a dynamic, efficient andinnovative health sector through a combinati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> sector-widepolicy and strategy and service delivery at the DHA’s ownhealthcare facilities.6


<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> & Safety Department Achievements 2011in the Emirate <strong>of</strong> Dubai, as per the Dubai <strong>Health</strong> Strategy2011-2013<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> and Safety Department Scope <strong>of</strong> ServiceSupport Support and andstrengthen strengthen<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Health</strong>research researchSupport Support &&coordinate coordinatesurveillancesurveillanceprograms programsM<strong>on</strong>itor M<strong>on</strong>itor && evaluate evaluatepublic public health healthinterventi<strong>on</strong>sinterventi<strong>on</strong>sM<strong>on</strong>itor M<strong>on</strong>itor health healthstatus status in inDevelop DevelopDubai Dubaipublic public health healthstrategy strategy and andpolicies policiesScope <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ServiceDevelop DevelopCoordinate Coordinate the theevidence evidence based based multisectoralmultisectoralprograms programsacti<strong>on</strong> acti<strong>on</strong>Develop Developpublic public health healthsafety safety standards standardsand and guidelines guidelinesProvide Provide framework frameworkfor for developmentdevelopment<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> public public health health&& safety safety functi<strong>on</strong>s. functi<strong>on</strong>s.7


Dubai <strong>Health</strong> Sector Strategy2011 - 2013Strategic Theme (1) – Better <strong>Health</strong>– Objective 1.1.• Reduce the Burden <strong>of</strong> N<strong>on</strong>-Communicable “Lifestyle” DiseasesKPI: Prevalence <strong>of</strong> major NCDs and their risk factors– Objective 1.2.• Reduce the Burden <strong>of</strong> Communicable / Infectious DiseasesKPI: Incidence rate <strong>of</strong> major infectious diseases– Objective 1.3.• Reduce the Burden <strong>of</strong> InjuriesKPI: Disability-adjusted life years lost due to injuries


Achievements1.1 Reduce the burden <strong>of</strong> N<strong>on</strong>-communicable diseasesDevelopment <strong>of</strong> a comprehensive CVDpreventi<strong>on</strong> and c<strong>on</strong>trol strategy frameworkthrough a c<strong>on</strong>sensus workshop <strong>on</strong>cardiovascular preventi<strong>on</strong> and c<strong>on</strong>trolstrategy


Achievements1.1 Reduce the burden <strong>of</strong> N<strong>on</strong>-communicable diseases(c<strong>on</strong>t.)– Survey assessing physical activity and physical educati<strong>on</strong>situati<strong>on</strong> in schools <strong>of</strong> Dubai– Development <strong>of</strong> recommendati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> standard guidelinesfor physical activity in schools through c<strong>on</strong>ducti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> aSeminar to promote physical activity in schools <strong>of</strong> Dubai10


Achievements1.2 Reduce the burden <strong>of</strong> communicable disease– Development <strong>of</strong> a Policy to regulate immunizati<strong>on</strong> servicesacross private and public health sectors in Dubai.– Development <strong>of</strong> immunizati<strong>on</strong> guidelines and criteria forVaccine Qualified Clinics11


Achievements1.2 Reduce the burden <strong>of</strong> communicable disease(c<strong>on</strong>t.)– Survey <strong>on</strong> (clinical & ec<strong>on</strong>omic) burden <strong>of</strong> Rotavirus GE <strong>on</strong>the community– Development <strong>of</strong> recommendati<strong>on</strong>s <strong>on</strong> Rota virus vaccinati<strong>on</strong>within the Nati<strong>on</strong>al Immunizati<strong>on</strong> Program through ac<strong>on</strong>sensus workshop– Development <strong>of</strong> a policy for <strong>Health</strong> care workers screening –in the process <strong>of</strong> final approval.12


Achievements1.3 Reduce the burden <strong>of</strong> injuries– Development <strong>of</strong> a framework <strong>on</strong> comprehensive approachto injury preventi<strong>on</strong>.– Development <strong>of</strong> standards for comprehensive injurysurveillance13


Other Tasks AchievedCollaborati<strong>on</strong> with MOH to develop:- <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Law- New policy for abroad screening <strong>of</strong> expatriatesCollaborati<strong>on</strong> with DM to develop:- Nutriti<strong>on</strong>al Guidelines for Schools in Dubai- Food-borne Diseases Surveillance SystemCollaborati<strong>on</strong> with MOH & MOE to develop:- The unified school canteen guideline- Ministerial cabinet decree <strong>on</strong> school canteen and food services14


<str<strong>on</strong>g>1st</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>World</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>ference</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong><str<strong>on</strong>g>1st</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Arab</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>World</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>ference</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Health</strong>• <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>ference</str<strong>on</strong>g> Organizati<strong>on</strong>16


• Pr<strong>of</strong>essi<strong>on</strong>al <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>ference</str<strong>on</strong>g> Organizer’s Deliverables17


Presented by:Laila Al Jassmi,CEO - <strong>Health</strong> Policy & Strategy Sector,Dubai <strong>Health</strong> AuthorityEmail: lyaljassmi@dha.gov.aewebsite: www.dha.gov.ae18

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