The Ministry of Health and Prevention launched its new electronic suggestion scheme platform; “Afkari”. The newly launched Idea Management Hub will be available through the internal and external MOHAP portals, giving the employees the opportunity to propose ideas and suggestions. The ministry will facilitate and implement the best proposed ideas that will lead to the development of its services and to achieve the happiness of its employees and customers.
H.E. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health & Prevention, highlighted the Ministry’s efforts to promote institutional excellence and innovation, while working to develop national capabilities, in adherence with the National Innovation Strategy, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to transform the UAE into one of the most innovative countries in the world by 2021.
“We consider “Afkari” as an idea incubator and a platform to launch variety of idea management solutions such as ideas campaigns. Afkari platform will provide the necessary support for R &D and prototyping and allow high impact projects to develop towards creating value, enhancing our productivity and service excellence for happier community” commented H.E Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais.
Dr. Ayesha Al Mutawa, Director of Strategy and Future Dept – Chief Innovation Officer at MOHAP, declared that the new platform is developed based on latest & best practices in the field of idea & innovations management systems.