Dubai: The National Health and Nutrition Survey campaign has reported a positive response from the community and the targeted groups in particular.
This shows how effective MoHAP’s awareness campaigns have been, in partnership with key stakeholders, in emphasising the importance of survey results for public health and quality of life in the country. By using accurate data and solid scientific evidence to shape health policies and programs, these efforts will boost overall health and well-being.
The National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024—2025 aims to update the population’s health database and assess health performance indicators. It involves gathering field data through an approved methodology to reflect the current health landscape in the UAE.
Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, emphasised that positive engagement in the survey is key to collecting important data. This data helps create effective strategies to enhance public health and improve the quality of life for everyone.
Dr Alia Zaid Harbi, Director of the Statistics and Research Center at the Ministry, urged all members of society to positively engage with the national health campaign, adding that sustained collaboration strengthens the capacity of health authorities to address challenges and promote public health standards.
The survey is conducted through personal interviews during field visits, using electronic questionnaires approved by the World Health Organisation and local health authorities. These questionnaires are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, and Urdu to ensure comprehensive data collection from all community segments.
The survey size
The National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025 aims to reach a large sample size of 10,000 households for both the health and nutrition surveys, with 40% citizens and 60% residents. Additionally, it will include 2,000 individuals from workers’ accommodations. The target age groups are elderly individuals, adults over 18 years old, females aged 15 to 49, pregnant women, and children from birth to 17 years old.