DHA — Dubai Health Authority
DHA First Aid Requirements — Dubai
Healthcare Facility Compliance Guide
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulates all healthcare facilities in Dubai. Licensed clinics, pharmacies, wellness centers, and medical labs must maintain DHA-approved first aid provisions as part of their licensing requirements.
DHA-Regulated Facility Types
✓General Practice Clinics
✓Specialist Medical Clinics
✓Dental Clinics
✓Physiotherapy Centres
✓Pharmacies & Dispensaries
✓Medical Labs & Diagnostic Centres
✓Day Surgery Centres
✓Allied Health Practices
✓Wellness & Aesthetic Centres
✓Corporate Health Clinics
DHA First Aid Compliance Points
🔴 Clinical-grade first aid kit required
DHA specifies clinical-grade wound care, sterile dressings, and emergency response items.
🔴 AED accessibility
DHA encourages AED readiness for all healthcare facilities. Staff must be trained on AED use.
🔴 Annual DHA inspection
First aid kit contents are reviewed during annual DHA facility inspections. Expired items = fail.
🔴 Staff first aid training
At least 1 DHA-licensed healthcare professional must be on duty per DHA regulations.