UAE Sets Bar for Maternal Healthcare, Demonstrates Commitment to SDGs

 



The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a significant milestone in maternal healthcare, with its maternal mortality ratio reaching a record low in the Middle East. According to the Monitoring SDG3 report released by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the ratio dropped from 6 per 100,000 live births in 2015 to just 3 in 2022. This achievement underscores the UAE's unwavering commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG3, which aims to ensure good health and well-being for all.

In addition to its strides in maternal healthcare, the UAE has made commendable progress in reducing under-five and neonatal mortality rates over the past decade. The country's consistent investment in skilled birth attendance, maintaining a rate of 99-100%, has been instrumental in achieving these outcomes. Furthermore, the UAE leads in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with a remarkable 78% service coverage index, the highest among Arab countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Aligned with its dedication to the SDGs, the UAE has implemented concrete measures to adopt and achieve these goals. This includes the establishment of a National Committee for SDGs chaired by Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation. The integration of SDGs into various sectors, especially healthcare, reflects the country's holistic approach to sustainable development and its commitment to ensuring the well-being of its population. Through initiatives like the UAE SDG Data Hub, the nation continues to monitor its progress towards achieving the SDGs, reaffirming its pledge to promote healthy lives and well-being for all.

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