Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds and sanitise them often
Wear masks and gloves when stepping out
Wear masks and gloves inside your homes if you are ill or are taking care of a sick person
Maintain general health precautions by:
avoiding contact with objects that may have been touched by others
cleaning and disinfecting surfaces like countertops, door handles, furniture, toys, phones, laptops, remotes and anything else you use regularly, several times a day
Follow the precautionary measures at your workplace
Trust information only from government authorities
Call health authorities if needed.
What you should not do
Shake hands or hug and kiss to greet someone
Touch your face unnecessarily; particularly your eyes, nose and mouth
As part of its continuing efforts to continuously enhance the health information systems and apply global standards in the management of health facility infrastructure, The Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched a national health survey campaign to update the country’s health database and establish the current health situation in the country.
The data to be gathered from the survey will help in policy-making strategies to improve the quality of healthcare services in the UAE
: Objective
A consultation will be held to indicators measuring community awareness, and the participation in the national health survey campaign, also aims to build an extensive and accurate database to support the enhancement of health care services in the country
: Decision
The Ministry will examine all responses and suggestions to improve the methodology to be used in conducting a health survey to ensure accurate statistical data, update the national health indicators and help formulate strategic and comprehensive local health policies