The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed the readiness of the UAE’s national surveillance and response system to address any health developments or emerging situations, particularly those related to hantavirus, noting that the country’s approved preparedness and health monitoring measures are subject to regular evaluation and review in line with international best practices and approved standards.

This came during a meeting of the National Team for the Management of Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Related to Human Epidemics, chaired by Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, under the supervision of NCEMA, and attended by team members representing relevant entities and strategic partners. The meeting reviewed the latest developments related to the Hantavirus, alongside an assessment of the UAE’s approved national health surveillance and response systems, existing precautionary measures, and coordination and integration of mechanisms with relevant entities at the local, national, and international levels.