Center of Excellence for Public Health

The Center of Excellence for Public Health serves as a collaborative and interdisciplinary platform for research, education, training, and innovation in the field of public health. The center's primary focus is on improving public health outcomes through impactful and innovative research across different areas. It is comprised of nine research groups that cover core public health activities consisting of Health Promotion research group, Improving Healthcare Delivery and Medicines Use research group, Health Economics & Financing research group, Health and Workforce Studies research group, Clinical Epidemiology research group, Operational Research and Integrated AI in Healthcare research group, Nutrition and Food research group, Healthy Aging, Longevity, and Sustainability research group, and Health and Science Communication research group. Each of these research groups is committed to contributing to the significant improvement of health outcomes in the UAE and the region by conducting research that addresses critical public health research priorities and implementing evidence-based interventions that promote health and prevent disease. The Center embraces new technologies and approaches to improve the delivery of health services and advance public health knowledge.

Objective 

Promote public health and well-being of UAE communities and populations. The Center aims to conduct innovative research in the field of public health that aligns with national priorities and contributes to improving community health and quality of life.

Vision

To become a leading center of public health in the UAE, contributing to the improvement of public health outcomes in the country and the region.

Mission 

To conduct innovative and interdisciplinary research that informs policy and practice; and to generate and translate knowledge to promote the public health of the UAE population.

Strategic Goals 

• Innovative research
• Develop interventions, policies, and practice
• Fostering collaborations
• Informing policy and practice
• Training and mentorship
• Community Engagement
  
  

Focus Areas

• Epidemiology (communicable and NCD)
• Health Systems and Policy
• Health behavior and promotion
• Mental Health and Well-being
• Addressing health disparities
• Disease Prevention and Control
• Environmental and occupational health
• Health Economics

The center works on strengthening collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and industry at both the local and international levels, striving to translate research findings into practical health policies and services that support decision-makers and address the needs of society.

Playing a vital role in tackling contemporary health challenges, including non-communicable diseases and global health crises, the center aspires to be a strategic partner in building a healthier future through strong local and global partnerships.