Cabinet Decision No. 15/2020 On Newborn Medical Examination System

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The Cabinet:

After perusal of the Constitution;

Federal Law No. 1/1972 on the Jurisdictions of the Ministries and the Competences of the Ministers, and its amendments

Federal Law No. 18/2009 on the Regulation of the Registration of Births and Deaths;

Federal Law No. 4/2015 on Private Health Facilities;

Federal Law No. 14/2016 on Violations and Administrative Penalties in the Federal Government;

Cabinet Decision No. 18/2013 Concerning Fees of Health Card and Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services for Non-Citizens;

And pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Health and Prevention and the approval of the Cabinet;

Decided the following:

Article 1 - Definitions

In implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings indicated opposite each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

  • The Country: The United Arab Emirates

  • MOHAP/the Ministry: The Ministry of Health and Prevention

  • The Minister: Minister of Health and Prevention

  • Health Authority: The Ministry or any federal or local government health authority in the Country.