Sharjah 24:
The Health, Labour and Social Affairs Committee of the Sharjah Consultative Council convened its inaugural meeting for the fourth legislative session of the eleventh term, chaired by Dr Raqiya Rashid Al Zaabi, at the council’s headquarters in Sharjah. The committee discussed its upcoming priorities and the ways to enhance its efforts in monitoring the health and social sectors, while improving the services provided to the community.
Present at the meeting were committee rapporteur Dr Hind Saleh Al Haijari, alongside members Mohammed Saleh Al Ali, Issa Abdul Rahim Al Zarouni, Fatima Mohammed Khusouni Al Ketbi, and Khalfan Sif Al Masafri. From the council’s General Secretariat, attendees included Mira Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Secretary General of the Council, along with Abdul Aziz bin Khadem and Soumaya Jassim Al Hamoudi.
During the meeting, the committee outlined its mandates and responsibilities within the realms of public health, labour, and social welfare, emphasising the importance of ongoing discussions related to these vital sectors. The committee aims to monitor relevant plans and programmes to enhance the efficiency of health and social services, improve the work environment, and promote community stability in the emirate.
Dr Raqiya Rashid Al Zaabi asserted that the committee places significant importance on early preparation for the upcoming phase, building on achievements from the previous three council terms. This includes the continued implementation of a comprehensive action plan aligned with the strategic directions of the Sharjah Consultative Council, which bolsters its legislative and oversight roles in serving the community.
Furthermore, the committee is committed to increasing communication channels with relevant authorities and various community sectors during this legislative term. They aim to assess the actual challenges and needs within the domains of health, labour, and social care. The goal is to translate these assessments into actionable recommendations that support the Sharjah Government’s initiatives in enhancing services and improving the quality of life.
The meeting also featured discussions on future initiatives and performance enhancement mechanisms, alongside a review of past recommendations and the progress made regarding them in previous sessions. This underscores the committee’s dedication to its role in addressing community issues and elevating the service standards in the Emirate of Sharjah.