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5/9/25, 2:21 PM Abu Dhabi launches Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity - Emirati Times

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The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated the Unified

Medical Operations Command Centre (UMOC), the first of its kind globally.

This center, operated by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, enhances

cooperation among public and private healthcare entities and plays a vital

role in safeguarding public health and strengthening emergency

preparedness.

The new Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity applies to

all healthcare providers, with requirements tailored to their specific

operational environments.

It includes additional provisions for pre-hospital care, critical care, and

hospitals, with a primary focus on the ability to respond to emergencies

and maintain service continuity in the face of disruptions. The standard also

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