Blitz Bureau
As part of a new law aimed at enhancing public health in Dubai, travellers entering the emirate must now follow specific health protocols to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, reported Gulf News.
In a major step to strengthen public health protection, the Government of Dubai has enacted Law No. (5) of 2025 on Public Health, issued April 23 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The new law outlines a wide-ranging framework to improve community health, reduce disease transmission, and align public health practices with international standards.
It introduces strict obligations for travellers, individuals, and healthcare providers, while clarifying the roles of government entities in safeguarding health and the environment.
The new law lays out detailed responsibilities for individuals and authorities, with a particular emphasis on disease prevention, public safety, and international health compliance. Individuals infected with or suspected of having a communicable disease are required to avoid contact that could spread the illness. They must refrain from travelling or moving, except to healthcare facilities, without the approval of the Dubai Health Authority.
The law also prohibits concealing infections or spreading them, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and mandates individuals to comply with measures to prevent the spread of disease, following guidelines issued by relevant authorities and healthcare providers. These requirements are part of broader efforts to control disease transmission and ensure early detection and response.
The new Public Health Law will come into force 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. It overrides any conflicting previous legislation and requires full cooperation between public and private entities to implement its provisions.
