Faster medical test results for job applicants

SICK LEAVE PROCESSING TIME FOR GOVERNMENT STAFF ALSO SLASHED

- BY SAJILA SASEENDRAN Chief Reporter

Thousands of employees in the UAE will benefit from faster processing times for medical fitness checks and sick leave requests, with reductions of up to 55 per cent under phase two of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and Emirates Health Services (EHS) yesterday announced the launch of an updated ver: sion of the Ajr wa Aafya bun dle, streamlining healthcare services for federal govern ment staff and job applicants.

Ajr wa Aafya bundle

Ajr wa Aafya translates to ‘reward and wellbeing’ in Arabic, reflecting the initiative’s dual focus on appreciating employees whilst supporting their health needs.