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Health is an important issue for anyone. In
the UAE, there are no specific risks although
the climate can be harsh during the summer
months. No special immunizations are required.
The
quality of health care and facilities in Sharjah
is generally good. You have a choice of public
and private hospitals, clinics, and individual
practitioners to choose from.
- Health
Card
- Government
hospitals
- Private
Hospitals
- Clinics
Health
cards
It
is a requirement for expatriates to have a
health card in order to live and work in the
UAE. These cards are available to all residents
of the UAE for a fee. The medical is usually
done at the Public Health Clinic, however
some of the private hospitals also offer this
service.
Listed
below is the necessary paperwork required
to apply for a
health card:
1.
Passport photocopy
2. Covering letter from sponsor
3. Visa application or photocopy
4. 2 passport size photographs
5. Ministry of Health form duly filled
6. Dhs 300 for the health card
7. Dhs 200 for the medical examination
For
a renewal:
1.
Last health card
2. Passport copy with visa stamp
3. Same as above from Nos. 4 to 7
A
health card will give you access to the government
hospitals listed below. If you do not have
a health card, the government hospitals are
open in case of emergency only and for up
to 24 hours stay. If you have health insurance,
you can also choose to use the private hospitals
and clinics. Without insurance private medical
care is costly.
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GOVERNMENTS
HOSPITAL NAME
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TELEPHONE
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Kuwaiti
Hospital
Kuwait Road Open 24 hours for emergency
and health card holders. |
+971
(6) 5242111
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New
Al Qassimi Hospital Wasit Road Reserved
for national patients.
Open 24 hours for emergency and health
card holders. |
+971
(6) 5386444
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| Al
Dhaid Hospital |
+971
(6) 8822221
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| Dibba
Hospital |
+971
(9) 2446666
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| Kalba
Hospital |
+971
(9) 2777011
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| Khor
Fakkan |
+971
(9) 2370222
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PRIVATE
HOSPITAL NAME
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TELEPHONE
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| Al
Zahra Private Hospital |
+971
(6) 5619999
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| Zulekha
Hospital |
+971
(6) 5658866
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CLINIC
NAME
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TELEPHONE
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| Al
Buhairah Medical Center |
+971
(6) 5599699
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| Bhatia
Clinic |
+971
(6) 5681717
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| Al
Salam Clinic |
+971
(6) 5614262
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| Chinese
Clinic |
+971
(6) 5616446
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| Emirates
PVT. Poly Clinic |
+971
(6) 5551666
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| Al
Siddique Clinic (Dhaid) |
+971
(6) 8822046
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