MOH UAE Public Health & Preventive Medicine 1

Question 1

Which vaccine is mandated in the UAE National Immunization Program for newborns within 24 hours of birth?

Accepted Answer

BCG and Hepatitis B

Answer

The UAE National Immunization Schedule requires BCG (tuberculosis) and Hepatitis B vaccines to be administered within 24 hours of birth, providing early protection against two significant infectious diseases.

Question 2

The leading cause of death in the UAE according to recent health statistics is:

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular diseases

Answer

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the UAE, consistent with regional and global trends, driven by high rates of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Question 3

The UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial 2071 health goals include reducing the prevalence of:

Accepted Answer

Diabetes and obesity

Answer

UAE national health strategies specifically target diabetes and obesity reduction, which are among the highest-prevalence conditions in the country due to lifestyle and dietary factors.

Question 4

Mandatory premarital screening in the UAE tests for which conditions?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and inherited blood disorders

Answer

UAE premarital screening is mandatory and tests for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and inherited blood disorders (sickle cell, thalassemia) to inform couples before marriage.

Question 5

The UAE government's tobacco control law prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places under:

Accepted Answer

Federal Law No. 15 of 2009

Answer

Federal Law No. 15 of 2009 on tobacco control in the UAE prohibits smoking in all enclosed public spaces, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and workplaces.

MOH UAE Practice Test

MOH UAE Practice Test

MOH UAE Public Health & Preventive Medicine 1