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Organ donation promising UAE model that reinforces giving, future leadership: Minister of Health

DUBAI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, affirmed that the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues “Hayat” embodies the UAE’s vision of building a world-leading healthcare system founded on innovation, sustainability, and the deployment of advanced technologies to serve people and enhance […]

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Dubai Health trains healthcare professionals on organ donation skills

DUBAI, 24th November, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Health organised a specialised training programme, Essential Skills in Organ Donation, to enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation, ensuring alignment with global medical standards. Endorsed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Health Authority, […]

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Al Jalila Foundation supports 60 organ transplant patients

DUBAI, 12th August, 2025 (WAM) — Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has contributed to saving the lives of 60 patients by supporting organ transplant surgeries as part of the first and second editions of the ‘Your Donation Saves Lives’ campaign. The announcement coincides with World Organ Donation Day, observed annually on […]

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MoHAP celebrates 1,000 organ donations by Hayat Program

DUBAI, 13th August, 2024 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that the National Program for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Hayat) has successfully completed 1,000 post-mortem organ donations since its inception in 2017.This milestone was made possible thanks to the integrated efforts of federal and local entities, […]

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Department of Health – Abu Dhabi announces more than 800 organ transplants performed in emirate

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2024 (WAM) — In recognition of World Organ Donation Day, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, announced more than 800 organ transplant procedures successfully performed across Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities since the launch of the National Programme for Donation and […]

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DHA launches project on ‘Standards for Regulating Organ Donation, Transplant Services in Dubai’

DUBAI, 6th June, 2024 (WAM) — The Dubai Health Authority has announced the launch of a groundbreaking project titled “Health Standards for Organ Donation and Transplantation Services in the Emirate of Dubai”, in partnership with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). The Dubai Health Authority recently announced the initiation of the project, a collaboration […]