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The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organised an awareness-raising workshop on the National Program for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Hayat) at its representative office in Fujairah.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed a strategic agreement with AstraZeneca, the multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, to enhance lung cancer early detection programs across the country utilising the latest global technologies and practices. As part of the agreement, a digital lung health assessment platform will be launched, targeting high-risk groups, particularly individuals aged 50 and older who are current or former smokers.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organized an interactive forum on latent tuberculosis, titled “Engaging Discussions and Collaborative Insights for Effective Screening Policy Development.”

Dr. Sumaya Al Blooshi, Head of the National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery, emphasised that the Arab Nurses and Midwives Day, celebrated annually on November 3, is an important occasion to recognise the efforts and achievements of nurses and midwives in the healthcare sector in the UAE and across the Arab world.

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), took part in the G20 Health Ministers Meeting and G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers meeting hosted by Brazil from Oct. 29-31 to discuss global health challenges, identify strategic priorities, and develop long-term plans to build resilient health systems, contributing to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

H.E. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, and Minister of State for Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs, emphasized that the UAE Flag Day is a profound national occasion that embodies the values of belonging, loyalty, and pride in the nation and its wise leadership.