In a statement on World Health Day, His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said: "On this day, we celebrate the accomplishments of the UAE's health sector over the past 50 years, in which the country has successfully established an integrated world-class healthcare system.

"In doing so, the country has become a global model to be emulated in terms of readiness, resilience, and response to ongoing changes, in addition to being the fastest in decision-making and leading future pathways, in accordance with the objectives of the Fifty-Year Charter and the UAE Centennial 2071," added Al Owais.

The minister underlined that the credit for this success and development is attributed to the guidance and forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, besides the unwavering support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.