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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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