Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOH)
The Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOH) plays a vital role in establishing a sustainable and effective healthcare system in the UAE. It is responsible for implementing healthcare policies aimed at fostering a healthy and happy society. The MOH’s mission is to enhance community health by providing innovative, comprehensive, and equitable healthcare services that meet international standards. Additionally, it regulates and supervises the healthcare sector through a modern, integrated legislative framework.
The MOH is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to UAE citizens while continuously improving existing systems and developing accessible healthcare facilities. They promote healthy lifestyles to protect citizens from communicable diseases and work collaboratively with both public and private sectors to enhance healthcare policies and regulations.
MOH Services:
- Issuance, transfer, and renewal of health cards
- Licensing for healthcare professionals
- Accreditation for restaurants offering healthy options
- Oversight of treatment request approvals
- Issuance of birth and death certificates, pre-marital screening, and age estimation
- Handling complaints about private health facilities
- Permits for importing medicines
- Protection of radiation services
- Provision of blood donation units
- Issuance of health advertisement licenses
- Approval of retirement and medical deficit reports for the elderly
In addition to these services, the MOH operates departments across the UAE to conduct medical examinations required for residence visa applications. They also provide clinics for counseling smokers to quit and adopt healthier lifestyles, along with medical certificate attestation services.
Setting Up a Healthcare and Medical Company in the UAE
If you are considering opening a healthcare or medical facility in the UAE, professional assistance is essential as the process can be complex. You will need to register your medical staff and obtain approvals for your equipment and medications from the MOH. After your facility is inspected and approved, you must acquire a license. Our experts can assist you with all necessary paperwork, ensuring compliance with MOH guidelines and facilitating business registration. Please note that obtaining MOH approval can take several months due to the extensive technical documentation and requirements involved.
Documents Required for Medical Business:
- Approval from the MOH
- Warehousing license from the MOH (must meet dimensional requirements and ensure safe storage of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment)
- Valid ISO 13485 certification (notarized)
- Company profile
- Passport copy of the business owner
- Tenancy contract or Ejari
- Valid and legal manufacturing license for the products
Once you have gathered the necessary documents, your business license application can be submitted to the Department of Economic Development (DED), along with all required approvals from the MOH. In the event of a rejection, an official notification will be sent, allowing you to make the necessary modifications and resubmit your application for approval.