Overview

Health Information Exchange standards

Health Information Exchange Standards 2026

In accordance with the DOH Reference and Master Data Standards and to maximize the clinical and population health benefits of the Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange (Malaffi), the Department of Health (DOH) mandates the use of specific coding standards, units of measurement, and data classification protocols.

These requirements ensure the standardized capture and exchange of patient demographics and clinical data across all Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 

Furthermore, the DOH enforces a Minimum Data Set and the newly effective 2026 Data Standards for all information transmitted from source EMRs and Reference Lab Information Systems to the Malaffi exchange.

All Healthcare Providers are required to monitor this page regularly to ensure alignment with current technical specifications and implementation timelines. 

For all technical queries, policy clarifications, or data governance support, please email the Digital & Data Governance Office at: ddg@doh.gov.ae

Data Standards

The following are the details of the data coding standards, unit of measurement, required minimum data set(s) and implementation timelines.

1. Demographic Data
   
   The following data points are mandatory for the standardized identification and registration of patients:
   
   Standard 1 - Patient Identifier - Emirates ID and Passport
   Standard 2 - Patient Name
   Standard 3 - Date of Birth 
   Standard 4 - Nationality
   Standard 5 - Phone Number
   Standard 6 - Email
   Standard 7 - Address (Coming Soon)
   
   
2. Clinical Data
   
   These standards facilitate the exchange of clinical intent and diagnostic accuracy:
   
   Standard 8 - Patient Allergies – Non-Drug Allergies
   Standard 9 - Patient Problem List/Chronic conditions 
   Standard 10 - Patient Laboratory Result Information
   Click here to access all Standardized Code Sets
   
   
3. Disease Registries

  Following are the details of the required minimum data set(s) for the following Disease Registries:

  Diabetes