The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the launch of a Professional Diploma Programme for Health Facility Inspectors in Dubai, in collaboration with Sharjah University. This initiative is part of the DHA's ongoing efforts to enhance education, training, and scientific knowledge among its staff, enabling them to carry out their duties in line with global best practices in the health sector.

The programme, which spans ten months, aims to strengthen the professional competencies of DHA employees in the fields of inspection and regulation of health facilities.

It will equip participants with the necessary scientific knowledge, skills, and experience to perform their job functions with high efficiency, professionalism, and ethics, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of healthcare service quality provided to the community.

Dr Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of the Health Regulation Sector at Dubai Health Authority (DHA), emphasised the significance of the newly launched Professional Diploma Programme, which aligns with the authority's vision represented by its Medical Education Department. "This initiative is aimed at supporting and developing the health sector while ensuring the sustainability of improvement processes. The goal is to keep pace with global developments and provide safe health services to the community according to the highest standards of quality and excellence", he said.

Dr Wadeia Mohammad Sharif, Director of the Medical Education and Research Department at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), highlighted that the diploma programme focuses on several key topics related to health and environmental inspection, occupational health and safety, legal regulations, disaster management, and health crises. Additionally, the curriculum covers biostatistics, pharmaceutical control, professional ethics, communication skills, health education, document examination, and the preparation of inspection reports. The programme also addresses pathogenic microorganisms and infectious diseases.