What is Malaffi? — Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange
Direct Definition
Malaffi is Abu Dhabi's central health information exchange operated by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH). It provides real-time, bi-directional clinical data exchange between all public and private medical facilities in Abu Dhabi, ensuring clinicians have instant access to longitudinal patient histories, diagnostic reports, and prescription safety alerts at the point of care. Malaffi connects virtually all healthcare facilities across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi into a federated clinical data repository. By aggregating clinical diagnoses, laboratory results, radiological reports, and medication histories across both public and private health networks, the platform safeguards patient safety, mitigates adverse drug interactions, and empowers clinicians with comprehensive historical records at the critical moment of care.
Statutory Authority & Legal Framework
Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security (ADHICS) standard and DoH Policy on Health Information Exchange.
Technical Architecture & Data Standards
Bi-directional HL7 v2 / FHIR APIs, IHE XDS.b document sharing profiles, PKI certificate-based mutual TLS, and automated master patient index (MPI) matching using UAE Emirates ID.
Who Must Comply
- All licensed hospitals, specialized clinics, and medical centers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
- Standalone pharmacies, diagnostic imaging laboratories, and clinical pathology centers
- Emergency medical response services and ambulatory treatment centers under DoH oversight
Key Regulatory Requirements
- Bi-directional clinical data exchange covering inpatient admissions, outpatient consults, and emergency visits
- Real-time reporting of critical lab values, communicable diseases, and medication allergy records
- Strict compliance with ADHICS Tier 1 and Tier 2 cyber security and health data protection controls
Enterprise Software & Integration Requirements
- Requires EMR and clinical systems to support DoH HL7 v2 and FHIR integration interfaces
- Demands automated patient identity verification synchronized with UAE Federal Emirates ID databases
- Enforces comprehensive audit logging and data residency within certified Abu Dhabi cloud regions