Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanofi to initiate comprehensive measures for the prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country.
The MoU was signed by Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, assistant undersecretary at the ministry’s health centres and clinics sector and public health, and Jean-Paul Scheuer, country chair and general manager — Gulf Region, Sanofi.
This collaborative initiative aims to develop programmes that will help enhance the skills of health care professionals for better disease management, implement national health awareness activities, and improve education and training on pharmaco-economics. The objective of the MoU is to reinforce support for all the key stakeholders involved in the healthcare sector including, regulators, health authorities, healthcare providers (HCPs) and, patients and caregivers.
“The health care system in the UAE is taking every step to control the prevalence of preventable diseases among communities. NCDs such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease pose a threat to the health of the Emirati population and citizens. The incidence of these conditions can be greatly reduced if preventive and curative interventions are implemented effectively. Collaborative public-private partnerships are critical to achieving our healthcare goals and securing the future of the country. In line with this, we are happy to have Sanofi’s support in helping us strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in the UAE,” said Dr Al Rand.
Scheur added: “We are pleased to enter into the partnership with the minsitry to further our commitment towards improving patient lives and contributing to the growth of healthy societies.”
