“Latifa Hospital” gets the accreditation of the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a friend of the mother and the child

In a global medical achievement that reflects the “Dubai Health” commitment to providing the best health care levels, Latifa Hospital obtained the accreditation of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as a friend of the mother and child, in appreciation of the continuous efforts made by the hospital in promoting the health of newborns and children, and providing integrated medical services that meet international standards.

This accreditation confirms the hospital’s success in applying a set of strict standards set by the two organizations, which include providing safe and distinguished birth services for mothers, and providing a supportive environment for breastfeeding that enhances child and mother’s health through awareness programs and specialized health services.

Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Mona Hulk, Executive Director of Medical Affairs in Dubai Health, said: “The obtaining of a Latifa Hospital on this international accreditation is a global certificate of the quality of health care provided by Dubai Health in its hospitals, especially for mothers and newborns. And society as a whole. “

She added: “We thank the Latifa Hospital team, including doctors, nurses, midwives and consultants of breastfeeding and administrators for their efforts that contributed to achieving this success, and we confirm our commitment to continuing excellence in providing our services in line with the patient’s Dubai health” first, and we look forward to achieving new achievements during the coming period.

Integrated services

The hospital succeeded in achieving the criteria and accreditation requirements for the two organizations by providing an integrated set of health services for mothers and children, including: caring for pregnant women through the application of integrated health programs that include periodic examinations, psychological support, awareness of proper nutrition, and childbirth services where modern birth units provide a safe and comfortable experience for the mother and child.

The hospital was also keen to provide distinguished care for newborns by strengthening their intensive care units to ensure that they obtain specialized medical care, in addition to adopting health education programs through awareness workshops that support the culture of health care for mothers.

A safe environment

This international accreditation enhances the role of the hospital in meeting the needs of newborns, as it devoted its efforts to providing counseling programs and advice for mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding and its positive impact on the health of the mother and the child, especially during the first months of his life.

It also contributes to creating an environment that stimulates natural birth, by reducing unnecessary medical interventions, which helps mothers to have a safe and comfortable birth experience, and enhances the links between them and their children.

Dubai Health, through this achievement, confirms its commitment to continuing to develop its services and upgrade the quality of health care provided to newborn mothers and children, in line with Dubai’s vision aimed at promoting community health.