What you need to know about the Dubai Household Health Survey

Enumerators and nurses will visit households to obtain detailed information on topics such as health spending, health care utilization, and health status. They will also perform basic screening exams at no cost.

Field work for the DHHS survey will begin September 10. The survey, first conducted in 2009 and conducted every five years, is the most comprehensive family health study conducted in Dubai. The survey was also previously conducted in 2014 and 2019.

This year, the Dubai Household Health Survey will cover four main topics:

Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General of Dubai Health Authority, said that the significant achievements and advancements of Dubai’s healthcare sector reflect the high priority that the government places on this sector.

The health sector is an important aspect of sustainable development and a key contributor to continued progress. Dubai’s achievements on the healthcare front have positioned it at the forefront of the world’s most advanced cities, he added.

Al Ketbi also highlighted that the authority’s development plans and strategy are firmly rooted in scientific and professional methodologies, guided by a clear vision to meet Dubai’s present and future health demands.

He emphasized that the primary objective of this extensive survey is to collect and employ evidence-based data for the creation of interventions, policies and procedures designed to improve the health and overall quality of life of Dubai residents.

Al Ketbi expressed the authority’s gratitude for the community’s active participation and cooperation with the field teams, recognizing their fundamental role in the survey process. He stressed that it is through this collective effort that the success of the survey can be achieved.

Younus Al Nasser, CEO of Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment, Digital Dubai, said Dubai is advancing its journey to digitize all aspects of life by leveraging advanced technologies and the solutions they bring to improve people’s lives and provide an integrated system of exceptional experiences. that ensure their well-being and happiness.

“Digital Dubai is working to strengthen its partnerships with various government entities in the emirate to make the most of the data sector,” Al Nasser added.

“We strive to provide accurate information and data that empowers decision makers in Dubai and supports the government’s strategic plans to elevate the healthcare sector and build a reliable database, which can then drive proactive measures to improve performance. of the health sector and ensure international benchmarks. “

Afaf BuOsaiba, Executive Director of Data and Statistics Operations Sector at Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment, said: “Data has become a fundamental pillar for societies to provide a clear picture of various sectors, in particular, healthcare , covering all opportunities and challenges. . This presents realistic data collected and classified according to the highest international standards in the field, intended to enable decision makers to take necessary actions and address all challenges. Digital Dubai is constantly working to implement this by collaborating with various entities in order to develop and improve all aspects of life in Dubai, promote smart living in the emirate and ensure the well-being and happiness of the people.”

Khaled Al Jallaf, Director of the Department of Research, Studies and Data Analysis at DHA and team leader of the Dubai Household Health Survey, explained that the health survey is a scientific practice used periodically by all health systems in the world. world. The World Health Organization and the World Bank recommend it to collect accurate and verified data on the health of individuals, families and society at large. This is achieved by conducting direct field visits to a selected sample of families and individuals, ensuring a representative distribution of the population in the Emirate of Dubai.

Regarding the objectives of the survey, Al Jallaf highlighted that improving public health and the quality of life of Dubai residents is a priority. He said the survey aims to raise the level of healthcare services and also establish a global health model to follow through evidence-based data. Al Jallaf added that identifying the needs of participants will help formulate future plans, policies and interventions for the health sector in Dubai.

Additionally, DHA aims to further improve the health system, update health indicators for the Dubai community, and strengthen research and data collection. This will be achieved by collecting field data and information that accurately reflects the state of healthcare in the emirate.

The authority has been making efforts to simplify field health survey procedures to save participants’ time and effort. The process will involve simple steps such as completing an electronic questionnaire and then measuring blood sugar, blood pressure and lipid profile, as well as recording height and weight.

Al Jallaf emphasized that the survey provides participants with the opportunity to become aware of their health conditions and take appropriate measures to improve their health.

He called on community members to participate in the study, which will provide invaluable data that will help further improve the health and well-being of Dubai’s population.