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Friday, 21 April
2017 | ArabMedicare.com | Staff Reporter |
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UAE
Ministry of Health &
Prevention signs MoU with
American University of
Beirut for vocational
training
(Abu Dhabi) -
The
Ministry of Health and
Prevention (MOHAP) recently
signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the
American University of
Beirut as part of its
partnership with
international academic
institutions to share and
exchange experiences in the
field of vocational training
for the health sector.
The agreement, which is
renewable for another year,
was signed at the Ministry’s
office in Dubai by H.E.
Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi,
Assistant Undersecretary for
Support Services of MOHAP,
and Professor Hassan Diab,
Vice President of the
American University of
Beirut (AUB), in the
presence of Saqr Al Hemeiri,
Director of Training and
Development Center, MOHAP.
H.E. Al Ketbi said that the
agreement is part of MOHAP’s
efforts to strengthen its
cooperation program with
international academic
institutions in developing
and modernizing vocational
training for medical and
technical staff, improve
efficiency and adopt best
practices. It also aims to
expand the Ministry’s local
and global partnership
strategy through shared
experiences and thereby
enhance health services, a
mission embodied in the
National Agenda to deliver
innovative and sustainable
healthcare.
Under the MoU, MOHAP and AUB
will set up a joint working
committee which will meet
periodically to monitor the
progress of the agreement
and accordingly recommend
the next steps to concerned
parties. The scope of the
MoU includes exchange of
expertise in training and
other health training
specialization of the
university.
Professor Diab commented:
"Establishing
a cooperative relationship
in the field of vocational
training with the UAE
Ministry of Health &
Prevention and governmental
and private sectors, are a
great opportunity to share
our experiences and continue
to bridge the academe in the
field of healthcare,
education and training."
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