Emirates Health Services earns NIHS accreditation, boosting its prestige in family medicine

UAE – The Emirates Health Services has earned a five-year accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) for its Family Medicine Programme.

The accreditation earned by Emirates Health Services from the National Institute for Health Specialties stands as a testament to EHS’s commitment to upholding international healthcare standards.

This recognition is the outcome of an assessment and inspection process to ensure the Family Medicine Programme of all central departments and healthcare facilities at Emirates Health Services meets the Emirates Board’s accreditation criteria.

It is the culmination of years of combined efforts of the administration and the skilled professionals to deliver excellent healthcare services at EHS’s diverse departments and healthcare facilities.

In a press release, Dr. Layla Omran Taryam, Consultant Neonatologist and Head of Medical Education at EHS, said: “The NIHS accreditation is vital for maintaining the track record of successes and to strive for further achievements, which calls for sustained enhancements, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to pursue pioneering initiatives.”

Status as an accredited Family Medicine Programme means that Emirates Health Services has met nationally and internationally recognized standards and requirements.

Notably, EHS seeks to boost agility, develop capabilities, enhance the quality of services, and ensure the provision of healthcare services per the highest standards and requirements, and in line with the UAE health policies and programs.

EHS provides its facilities with advanced medical and nursing expertise and capabilities to achieve international standards of efficiency and competitiveness, as well as enhance innovation and readiness.

Consequently, the NIHS certification will serve as inspiration for the EHS team to continue their dedicated efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles and community well-being.

The prestigious accreditation will further enhance the status of EHS in the medical field and underlines its leading role in strengthening the UAE’s health sector.

The accreditation is expected to build on EHS’s efforts towards speeding up a radical transformation in the field of healthcare, driven by its comprehensive strategy.

The goal of the digital transformation is to create a sustainable healthcare system that enhances the UAE’s credentials in delivering world-class healthcare.

The steadfast support of the both UAE’s Government and EHS’s management will enable the mix of both public and private sectors to compete regionally and globally.

The Emirates Health Services not only develops preventive and mental health programs but also delivers advanced therapeutic services.

EHS combines preventive and mental health programs with advanced therapeutic services to ensure their seamless integration in line with the best medical and digital health practices.

The overall objective of the EHS is to facilitate clinical activity and provision of clinical teaching, assessment, advice, management, and patient care.

Potential recipients of the services include hospitals and healthcare facilities, health ministries, healthcare and other industries, national and international medical and health organizations, and members of the UAE community.

Hence, the accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialties adds to EHS’s impressive portfolio of achievements in the healthcare landscape regionally and globally.

The NIHS accreditation comes shortly after Emirates Health Services earned recognition from the Arab Board of Health Specializations for its Family Medicine Programme.

It is the latest honour to the EHS team providing excellent medical practices and nurturing a generation of qualified and experienced healthcare professionals.

In her address, Her Excellency Dr. Yousif Mohammed Al-Serkal, Director General of Emirates Health Services (EHS), said: “EHS has added another important milestone to its record that strengthens its position as one of the top healthcare organizations.”

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