Abu Dhabi is known for maintaining high health standards for its residents. The regulatory body overseeing these standards is the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), now known as the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH ensures that healthcare services across the Emirate meet quality and safety standards. It monitors the health status of the population, enforces health regulations, and promotes best practices among healthcare providers.
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The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) is now known as the Department of Health (DOH). It is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi. It aims to provide high-quality healthcare services by defining and implementing strategies for the Abu Dhabi health system.
The DOH’s primary responsibilities include setting healthcare standards, inspecting and enforcing these standards, and encouraging healthcare providers to adopt world-class practices. Additionally, the DOH focuses on increasing awareness about healthy living among residents and regulates the scope of services, insurance premiums, and reimbursement rates within the healthcare system.
The HAAD’s mission is to provide both preventive and curative healthcare services to keep the community at its healthiest both physically and mentally. This comprehensive approach guarantees that all residents have access to high-quality healthcare services, which contributes to the overall well-being of the population.
You might encounter the terms HAAD and DOH and wonder if they refer to different entities.
As mentioned earlier, HAAD (Health Authority of Abu Dhabi) and DOH (Department of Health) refer to the same organisation. The name was changed from HAAD to DOH to better reflect its role and functions.
The transition happened in 2018, and the change aimed to align the organisation more closely with its mission and the evolving healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi.
Values are the foundational principles that influence decision-making, policy formation, and the overall approach to healthcare governance. The HAAD or DOH upholds several core values that reflect its commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services and promoting a healthy community.
HAAD provides a wide range of services to different segments of the community. These services are categorised under Public, Facilities, Professionals, and Insurance.
Here is a detailed explanation of each category along with a table listing the specific services —
Public services encompass various essential health-related processes available to the general public. These include managing vital records, healthcare eligibility assessments, and service requests.
Service Name |
Description |
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Manage Age Estimation Certificates |
Issue and manage certificates estimating age |
Request for Treatment Abroad |
Apply for medical treatment outside Abu Dhabi |
Request for Sick Leave Attestation |
Get sick leave certificates attested |
Manage Birth Certificates |
Issue and manage birth certificates |
Notification for Amputated Body Parts |
Notify and manage records of amputations |
Burial and Cremation Services Management |
Handle processes related to burial and cremation |
Request to Manage Death Certificate |
Issue and manage death certificates |
Request to Reschedule Treatment Abroad |
Change previously scheduled treatment abroad dates |
Request Statement of Medical Attendance |
Obtain statements confirming medical attendance |
Request for Eligibility Assessment for AOUNAK Health Card |
Assess eligibility for the AOUNAK Health Card |
Birth Notification Management |
Manage notifications of births |
Death Notification Submission |
Submit notifications of deaths |
Request for Deporting and Embalming the Deceased |
Handle processes for deporting and embalming the deceased |
Facility services include various licensing and management processes for healthcare facilities to provide compliance and high standards.
Service Name |
Description |
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Request for Accreditation of Medical Educational and Training Facilities |
Apply for facility accreditation |
Manage Staff Rotations |
Handle rotations of healthcare staff |
Obtain Annual Leave of Pharmacist in Charge |
Manage annual leave for pharmacists |
Manage the Details of the Healthcare Facility's Licence |
Manage facility licensing details |
Manage the Registration of an Ambulance or a Medicine Transportation Unit |
Register medical transport units |
Narcotic and Controlled Drugs Register Books |
Maintain records of controlled substances |
Request Preliminary Approval to Register a Healthcare License |
Obtain preliminary licence approval |
Coding Management for Drugs and General Sale Items |
Manage drug and sale item coding |
Log a Health Advertisement |
Register health-related advertisements |
Professional services involve the licensing, certification, and professional management of healthcare providers.
Service Name |
Description |
Manage the Secondment of a Healthcare Professional |
Handle professional secondments |
Manage Part Time Permits |
Issue and manage part-time work permits |
Request a Current Professional Status Certificate |
Obtain certification of current professional status |
Manage a Healthcare Professional License |
Oversee professional licensing processes |
Request for Enrollment in Medical Education and Training Programs |
Enrol in medical education programs |
Insurance services involve the management and regulation of health insurance schemes.
Service Name |
Description |
Manage Your Work Licence for Health Insurance Schemes |
Oversee health insurance work licences |
Manage Healthcare Service Provider's Insurance Scheme |
Manage insurance schemes for providers |
Request a Licence for Health Insurance Schemes |
Apply for health insurance scheme licences |
Approval Management for Health Insurance and Top-Up Products |
Handle approvals for insurance products |
The HAAD licence, now known as the DOH licence, is a mandatory certification for healthcare professionals and facilities operating in Abu Dhabi. This licence ensures that all healthcare providers meet the stringent standards set by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) to deliver safe and effective medical care.
To obtain a DOH licence, healthcare professionals must submit their educational and professional credentials, pass relevant exams, and comply with continuous professional development requirements.
Healthcare facilities, on the other hand, must meet rigorous infrastructure and operational standards to be licensed. This process is important for maintaining the high quality of healthcare services in the Emirate so that both professionals and facilities adhere to best practices and regulatory standards.
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) implements various programs and initiatives to improve healthcare services and outcomes for residents.
Mentioned below are the key programs and initiatives.
The DOH portal is an online gateway that offers various healthcare services, regulatory functions, and information to the public, healthcare facilities, professionals, and insurance providers. It serves as a digital hub for accessing healthcare services, managing licences, and staying informed about health regulations and updates in Abu Dhabi.
To register on the DOH portal, follow these steps —
Once registered, you can access your account by —
The TAMM platform is a unified digital portal launched by the Abu Dhabi government as part of its digital transformation efforts. It provides residents, citizens, visitors, and businesses with seamless access to a wide range of government services in one place.
TAMM, which means ‘comprehensive’ in Arabic, integrates services from over 30 government entities and numerous private sector providers. It offers more than 700 services across various sectors.
The DOH (Department of Health) portal and the TAMM platform are interconnected. While the DOH portal specifically caters to healthcare-related services and regulatory functions, many of its services are accessible through the broader TAMM platform.
The primary goal of the DOH is to ensure the availability of comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Abu Dhabi.
Healthcare professionals can apply for qualification recognition through the DOH portal by submitting their educational and professional credentials for evaluation.
DOH offers various programs and partnerships with educational institutions to facilitate medical education and professional development for healthcare workers.
DOH monitors the quality of healthcare services through regular inspections, audits, and the implementation of quality metrics such as the Jawda program.
DOH runs several mental health initiatives, including public awareness campaigns, mental health screenings, and support services to destigmatise mental health issues and provide accessible care.
Residents can file complaints through the DOH portal or by contacting the DOH customer service. After the complaints are reviewed, the necessary actions are taken to address the issues.