The United Arab Emirates or (UAE) is a federation of monarchies, consists of 7 emirates or administrative divisions. Expanding wealth from the oil industry has seen the country move forward on a similar path as many westernised wealthy countries.
The executive branch of the government consists of a head of state, head of government and a cabinet appointed by the president. It is legislated by a mixed system of Islamic and civil law. Interestingly, immigrants make up the majority of the population according to UN data from 2015. |
Geography,Location & Population
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Current Health SystemHealth care in the United Arab Emirates is governed by two authorities - the Ministry for Health and Emirates Health Authority.
Public health is the domain of the Ministry of Health, whereas Emirates Health is responsible for service delivery at a state level in Dubai and Abu Dhabi |
Current Health IssuesNon communicable disease was estimated to account for greater than 67% of the burden of mortality in 2008.
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