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Government employees in Dubai get comprehensive healthcare cover
Dubai Government has announced a comprehensive health insurance programme for public employees and their dependents.
- Staff Report
- Published: 15:59 May 1, 2008
Dubai: Dubai Government has announced a comprehensive health insurance programme for public employees and their dependents.
Government employees, including UAE nationals and expatriates, will now have access to a range of healthcare services and facilities for the first time.
Commenting on the new scheme, Ahmad Bin Byat, Secretary General of the Executive Council, said: "Our employees are our most important asset and their continued good health remains one of our key priorities. Therefore, following the introduction of its new law, the government has made a commitment to provide comprehensive healthcare cover for all its employees as well as their dependents."
As per directions from the executive council, Human Resources Department of each government entity will be writing to each employee shortly with full details of the new scheme.
The Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Qadhi Al Murooshid, said: "Health is at the forefront of the Government's agenda. The Government's commitment to its own staff is recognition that the health of the nation remains central to the continued and sustained growth of Dubai, both now and into the future."
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