The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is a government organization overseeing the health system of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was formed in 2007 under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The program was launched in March 2008.

Before the DHA was established, the body overseeing healthcare in the emirate was known as the Department of Health and Medical Services, which was established in 1973.

Beyond general oversight of Dubai’s healthcare sector the DHA provides healthcare services through hospitals and other facilities that fall under its direct jurisdiction. These include Latifa Hospital, Dubai Hospital, Rashid Hospital and Hatta Hospital, in addition to other specialty centres and DHA primary health centres throughout Dubai.

Other aspects of the DHA’s services are:

Creating and ensuring the execution of policies and strategies for healthcare in Dubai’s public and private healthcare sectors.
Enabling partnerships between healthcare providers.
Licensing and regulating medical professionals and facilities.
Increasing the transparency and accountability of the healthcare system.