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 The Government
of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is developing Dubai
Healthcare City (DHCC) with the goal of creating a
regional center of excellence for medical services,
medical education, and life science research and
development in the Middle East.
As a locus of political and economic stability and
innovation, Dubai is in a position to serve the region's
needs for high-quality health care, and to be a model for
institution-building in the region. The leadership of DHCC
is committed to the principle of accessibility for all, to
professional and academic development, and to
international recognition for quality of care as well as
patient privacy, rights, and satisfaction.
DHCC is the world's first health care free zone. Entities
within DHCC can benefit from the free zone benefits.
Please refer to the DHCC by-laws for further information.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) represents an opportunity to
leverage Dubai's successful growth and development along
with the region's professional capital—and the experience
of its partners in medical education, health care systems
development, and strategic planning—to create a location
of choice for high-quality and innovative health care
management, education, and research, enriched by
international health care providers yet unhindered by
legacy systems and practices.
DHCC has invited internationally respected institutions in
health care delivery, education, services, and research
and development to collocate on the site to take advantage
of the synergies brought about by physical proximity,
interconnectivity, and professional collaboration. Medical
centers in Great Britain , Germany , and the United States
have expressed interest in participating in DHCC, with
particular interest directed to the academic medical
center component. The DHCC tenants will have to meet
international building standards and quality standards,
including accreditation within 36 months of start-up, and
will face probation and then suspension of license if
accreditation is not forthcoming. The licensing and
quality management processes and decision-making have been
delegated by DHCC to autonomous boards with international
representation.
The total site comprises of two phases, including disease
treatment, prevention and wellness facilities. The first
phase, located behind Wafi City, Dubai, is approximately
4.1 million square feet in size. The second phase,
dedicated to wellness facilities, will be announced soon.
DHCC's services and facilities will be available to the
UAE, the whole of the Middle East, and surrounding
regions. Under the auspices of the Center for Healthcare
Planning and Quality (CPQ), Harvard Medical International
and DHCC will oversee a quality assurance system that will
guide continuous improvement throughout the entire site. |
