The Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE (MoHAP) has announced that mandatory genetic testing will be introduced as part of the premarital screening programme for all Emiratis planning to marry nationwide, starting early January 2025. Read More: https://lnkd.in/df7ii6_M The Ministry stressed that it is working as one unified national team, in close collaboration with all relevant authorities, to implement genetic testing for Emiratis about to marry, adding that it has already provided medical staff, specialized expertise, guidelines, and technical infrastructure, in line with the National Genome Strategy. The strategy aims to create an integrated national genetic database that will help proactively identify genetic diseases among Emiratis, facilitating early medical intervention. #mededgemea #GeneticTesting #UAEHealth #FutureGenerations #PremaritalScreening #HealthcareInnovation Department of Health Abu Dhabi Dubai Health Authority Dubai Health EHSUAE | مؤسسة الإمارات للخدمات الصحية
