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UAE health ministry changes sick leave rules to cut paperwork

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“UAE health ministry changes sick leave rules to cut paperwork”

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has overhauled its sick leave system, shifting the administrative burden away from patients. Under the new service, licensed healthcare facilities will now submit attestation requests directly on behalf of patients and their companions. This replaces a process that previously required individuals to initiate applications themselves. Requests that meet the required conditions will automatically proceed to the approval stage, eliminating the need to…

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