Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) shared a video entitled, "We are all Responsible."
The Health Ministry said, “Remember, this time shall pass, as long as awareness is our weapon, and our commitment towards ourselves & our society is still ongoing… This shall pass and become from the past, and the whole world will witness the strength and unity of UAE people. #We_are_all_responsible”
The ministry has highlighted the vital role of the nursing and medical cadres as being the frontline of defence for the health of society in the provision of healthcare, especially in light of the new coronavirus crisis.
The ministry in its message expressed pride in their tremendous efforts to immunise society against this pandemic and to maintain the health and safety of patients, providing an inspiring human model as a source of assurance and confidence.
A mother shares a light moment with her son.
The nursing cadres have proven their competency and ability to face this crisis in a very professional way through the provision of the best healthcare services for patients, the Ministry noted, adding that amid COVID-19 battle, it has given high priority to the health and safety of its medical cadres by providing them with the necessary training and requirements of the occupational protection in accordance with the best international practices.
The virtual clinics of the MoHAP have attracted more than 15,000 patients since their launch in response to the precautionary and preventive measures taken to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
As part of the efforts made to enhance its telemedicine system, the Ministry recently reinforced its e-services by upgrading the services provided by outpatients clinics of the ministry-run hospitals to become virtual ones, using smart technology and digital communication systems.
The service includes medical, nursing, and pharmacy services, as well as supporting medical specialties, such as nutrition and physiotherapy.