“Care” initiative launched to provide integrated health services for senior citizens and people of determination in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Development and Citizens’ Affairs, launched the “Care” initiative, which provides integrated health services for senior citizens and people of determination, and targets 19,000 senior citizens and 12,000 People of determination in Dubai.

The initiative, which falls within the work of the Supreme Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, seeks to develop an integrated health system to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and people of determination, by allocating the hotline 800588, to answer their calls to ensure that they receive comprehensive and advanced medical services commensurate with their health needs and take into account their different requirements easily.

qualitative step

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the launch of a care initiative to provide integrated health services dedicated to senior citizens and people of determination translates the visions and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, in harnessing All efforts to serve senior citizens and people of determination in Dubai.

His Highness said: “Senior citizens and people of determination in Dubai enjoy our appreciation and attention, and we will spare no effort to provide them with the best health services and comprehensive medical care, according to the highest international standards, in order to achieve reassurance and social stability for them, and to guarantee them the best quality of life.”

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum added: “The Care initiative, which provides integrated health services for senior citizens and people of determination, is a qualitative new step in the course of programs and initiatives for these two groups that are dear to us. Our goal is the comfort of our citizens and the safety of our society.”

The nucleus of community development

Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, confirmed that the “care” initiative embodies the interest of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in raising the quality of life of senior citizens and people of determination, in the belief of His Highness that there is no real development without human building. and his care.

Her Excellency indicated that, with the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, all government agencies in Dubai are working to improve the health of all members of society, to enhance Dubai’s position as the best city for living in the world.

Integrated services

His Excellency Dr. Amer Sharif, Executive Director of the Dubai Academic Health Foundation, said: “The Care initiative translates the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, by providing the best health services and medical care that are compatible with The highest international standards for senior citizens and people of determination.

His Excellency affirmed the keenness of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation to provide the best comprehensive preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care services for senior citizens and people of determination, in a way that guarantees an improvement in the quality of their lives, and enhances Dubai’s global leadership in the health field.

Premium services

The system of services provided by the “care” initiative for senior citizens and people of determination, which can be easily reached via the hotline (800588) designated for them by the Dubai Academic Health Corporation, includes: outpatient clinics, home services, hospital visits, and delivery services.

The initiative works to provide quality medical services to senior citizens and people of determination through a network of hospitals and home clinic services to follow up on their health and care according to the latest international standards used in the treatment of senior citizens and people of determination.

integration of efforts

The hotline designated for senior citizens and people of determination receives calls wishing to benefit from the services provided by the unified service center, which includes appointment booking and rescheduling services, as well as delivery services.

International standards

The “Re’aya” initiative, which is intended for senior citizens and people of determination, provides home care services with international standards, ensuring their comfort and saving them time and effort, and enabling them to obtain care in a family environment, where home services help; Families to provide psychological support, whether to senior citizens or people of determination, which contributes to speeding up the healing process.

The home services provided by the initiative include medical visits, to provide consultations, conduct examinations and assess health status, through a qualified medical team, working to provide support to senior citizens and people of determination.

Home services also include nursing services, which include basic care, provision of medicines and therapeutic injections, and all kinds of support necessary to provide distinguished medical care commensurate with the needs of senior citizens and people of determination.

qualified teams

Home services also include immunization services, which reduces the complications of some diseases, especially for those who suffer from chronic health conditions or weak immune systems.

The services provided also include a doctor for every citizen initiative, which provides medical consultations and follow-up of periodic appointments using smart communication, and home delivery services that include the delivery of medicines, medical supplies and nutritional supplements, in cooperation with specialized delivery companies that ensure the safety of medical shipments in accordance with the highest international standards.

Occupational health

The “Care” initiative works through occupational health services to ensure that the homes of senior citizens and people of determination are prepared, as the initiative evaluates the house’s enclosures through specialized engineers to ensure that its specifications match the patient’s needs. The initiative’s services also include conducting periodic maintenance of medical equipment by specialists, in coordination with the concerned authorities.

In addition, the services provided by the initiative include hospitality services and support for travelers, as patients are received and necessary services are provided in coordination with health facilities and the airport.

Comprehensive methodology

It is noteworthy that the Supreme Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, is working to establish long-term societal, family and demographic stability for the people of Dubai.

The work teams of the Supreme Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs are working on a range of projects and initiatives concerned with retirees and community cohesion, social services, housing and quality of life, and the innovative endowment system, in a way that translates the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may he protect him.” God”, which aims to accelerate the pace of development in Dubai and take care of citizens according to a comprehensive methodology.