Emirates Health Services new Board of Directors holds first meeting, reaffirms commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare
The new Board of Directors of Emirates Health Services (EHS) held its first meeting following its recent reconstitution, chaired by His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention and Chairman of the Board, with all Board members in attendance.
The meeting formed part of EHS’s efforts to strengthen institutional governance and support its strategic directions to advance the government healthcare system and reinforce its readiness and sustainability, in line with the UAE’s vision and future aspirations.
The new Board of Directors brings together H.E. Dr. Yousif Mohamed AlSerkal, Director-General of EHS, as Deputy Chairman and Managing Director; Sheikh Maktoum Butti Suhail Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office in Dubai; Dr. Aisha Mohammed Abdullah Yaseen, Member of the Board of Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University; Abdulwahab Al Halabi, Board Member at Burjeel Holdings; Mohammed Omar Karim, Chief Investment Officer at Dubai Holding Group; and Nitin Khanna Kumar Khanna.
H.E. Al Sayegh welcomed the new Board members, emphasising the importance of building on the achievements EHS has made in recent years, and further enhancing integration of national efforts and capabilities to achieve the healthcare sector’s objectives and strengthen its global competitiveness.
The meeting included a comprehensive presentation on EHS, which covered its mandate, strategic role, and its healthcare service ecosystem, in addition to its key achievements and the development initiatives and projects it is implementing across various healthcare domains. These efforts have contributed to improving the quality of healthcare services, enhanced institutional performance and efficiency, and helped promote a culture of innovation and sustainability.
The Board also discussed the strategic plans and priorities for the stage ahead, along with the key pillars guiding the organisation’s efforts to develop healthcare services and enhance their efficiency and sustainability. These projects ensure the utmost readiness of the healthcare system and strengthens its ability to respond to future developments and meet the community’s needs, in line with the highest international standards.
“Emirates Health Services is a cornerstone of the national healthcare system,” H.E. Minister Al Sayegh affirmed. “In recent years, it has achieved significant milestones that have enhanced the quality of healthcare services, institutional performance efficiency, and overall sector readiness. With the newly reconstituted Board, we look forward to building on these achievements and further reinforcing our healthcare model, founded on sustainability, excellence, efficiency, and quality of care. We strive to achieve the objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and advance the UAE’s global standing across health and quality of life indicators.”
“In the upcoming phase,” His Excellency continued. “EHS will focus on strengthening and sustaining healthcare services, enhancing customer experience, improving resource efficiency, and reinforcing the highest standards of governance and quality, thereby ensuring the delivery of comprehensive and interconnected healthcare services that meet the community’s aspirations and keep pace with future developments.”
The Board members praised the efforts undertaken by EHS and its teams, reaffirming their commitment to supporting institutional development and advancing achievements that improve community health and quality of life, and reinforce the UAE’s leadership in the healthcare sector.
