Department of Health - Abu Dhabi

The Department of Health (DOH) is the regulative body of the Healthcare Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensures excellence in Healthcare for the community by monitoring the health status of the population.

DOH defines the strategy for the health system, monitors and analyses the health status of the population and performance of the system.

In addition, DOH shapes the regulatory framework for the health system, inspects against regulations, enforce standards, and encourages adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare service providers in the Emirate. 

DOH also drives programs to increase awareness and adoption of healthy living standards among the residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in addition to regulating scope of services, premiums and reimbursement rates of the health system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

International Patient Care Division (IPC) at Abu Dhabi department of health is the division entitled to refer patients for treatment abroad or to private hospitals and medical centers in the country.