Dubai:The Dubai Health Authority’s Health Regulation Department carried out more than 7,700 inspections across medical facilities in the Emirate last year, said a top health official.

The inspections were to ensure that health facilities were adhering to all health regulations to ensure the health and safety of community members.

Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of Health Regulation at the DHA said, “Of the total number of inspections (7716) the authority conducted 5399 inspections specifically to check compliance of facilities regarding all COVID-19 regulations. The aim of the inspections was to ensure all precautionary and safety measures from physical distancing to infection control are adhered across all health entities in the Emirate. The DHA issued circulars and regulations in line with international and local guidelines to ensure highest level of infection control measures are followed with a primary focus on patient safety.”

The inspections were carried out across hospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic centres and pharmacies in Dubai.