17 July 2016
			Approval And Implementation Of Dha Bariatric Surgery Standards
			Reference: CIR-2016-SHN0678
			
			
			
			
		
			
			To: All Hospitals in the Emirate of Dubai
 
 
We would like to extend you our sincere greeting, wishing you every success.
 
Due to the growing popularity of Bariatric surgeries and related procedures, and in order to regulate the services and to reduce its risks and complications, Health Regulation Department (HRD) develop “DHA Standards for Bariatric Surgery Services” with subject matter expert in the field.
 
The new standards will be applicable to all licensed health facilities and healthcare professionals practicing in the Emirate of Dubai.
 
 
To view the standards visit the following link:
https://www.dha.gov.ae/en/HealthRegulation/Pages/Guidelines.aspx
 
HRD will be hosting a workshop to explore the standards and  address your queries
 
 
Thanking you for your kind cooperation
 
 
Dr. Layla Mohd AlMarzouqi
 
Director- Health Regulation Department
 
Dubai Health Authority