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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a new training initiative aimed at raising awareness and boosting healthcare professionals’ capabilities in using the National Backbone for Integrated Dubai Health (NABIDH) Clinical Portal - a key component of Dubai’s digital healthcare transformation strategy.
So far, 400 healthcare professionals have completed the training programme, which is available online through the DHA’s website on the MAWAHEB online medical education e-services.
The NABIDH training course provides Dubai-licensed doctors, nurses, dentists, and allied health professionals with comprehensive training on navigating the platform. The 50-minute course includes interactive assessments and is accredited with one Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit.
NABIDH plays a pivotal role in DHA’s ongoing efforts to digitise healthcare. The platform integrates more than 1,500 healthcare providers and securely stores over 9.5 million electronic medical records, ensuring that each patient has a unified medical file accessible across healthcare facilities in Dubai.
The course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to:
By enabling healthcare providers to instantly access a patient’s comprehensive medical history — including imaging reports-NABIDH significantly accelerates diagnosis, facilitates personalised treatment plans, and fosters seamless collaboration between healthcare entities. This reduces redundant testing and supports the continuity of care, thereby improving patient outcomes.
