Abu Dhabi has introduced its Wholesome Dwelling Technique, a brand new cross-sector plan designed to strengthen group well being and wellbeing throughout the emirate.
Developed below the steering of the Division of Well being – Abu Dhabi, the technique goals to assist residents and residents dwell longer, more healthy and extra fulfilling lives.
Putting prevention on the centre of its method, the technique seeks to handle non-communicable illnesses together with weight problems, diabetes, coronary heart illness and most cancers.
Abu Dhabi Wholesome Dwelling Technique
It represents a multi-year dedication to unite authorities, the non-public sector, communities and people in making a more healthy Abu Dhabi.
In its preliminary section, Abu Dhabi’s Wholesome Dwelling Technique will deal with three central pillars:
- Growing bodily exercise
- Enhancing food regimen and vitamin
- Strengthening consciousness and data
It additionally highlights the significance of sleep and psychological wellbeing as key well being drivers. These priorities shall be superior via enhanced infrastructure, supportive insurance policies and rules, programmes and behavioural prompts that make more healthy selections simpler in day by day life.
Healthcare objectives
Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Division of Well being – Abu Dhabi, stated: “Well being begins lengthy earlier than we step into a health care provider’s clinic, it’s formed by what we eat, how we transfer, and the setting we dwell in.
“Shifting extra and consuming properly should change into priorities that outline how we dwell, study, and work. By harnessing cross-sector collaboration and intelligence-led insights, we are able to shield people, strengthen households, and construct extra resilient communities.”
At its core, the technique centres on driving behaviour change. Whereas everybody has a job in taking duty for their very own well being, the Wholesome Dwelling Technique is designed to make wholesome selections extra accessible and sustainable, embedding prevention into on a regular basis life.
Dr. Ahmed AlKhazraji, Government Director of Wholesome Dwelling, implementing the technique, stated: “Our mission is evident: to make wholesome residing the straightforward alternative for each citizen and resident in Abu Dhabi.
Well being is just not one-size-fits-all, which is why the technique is grounded in behavioural science and designed to focus on areas of best want.
“Throughout the emirate, robust initiatives are already driving more healthy lives. The technique goals to convey these efforts collectively, speed up their affect, and guarantee our collective sources throughout the federal government and the non-public sector are targeted on the place they will make the largest distinction, from energetic infrastructure to nutritious meals, and stronger well being consciousness.”
Greater than 20 initiatives have been authorised below the technique, to be carried out by a cross-section of presidency entities and the non-public sector over the approaching yr.
