Alert:

We Would like to inform you that Waqa Medical Examination Center’s last working day will be Thursday, 27 August 2026, and the center will be officially closed effective Friday, 28 August 2026.

We would like to inform you that the X-ray equipment maintenance project at Mareeshid Health Center will commence on Friday, 7 August 2026. During the maintenance period, weekend on-call X-ray services will be temporarily transferred to Al Madinah Health Center to ensure the continuity of emergency radiology services until the maintenance work is completed and the service resumes.

We would like to inform you that Muhaisnah Health Center will undergo emergency maintenance for a period of two months, subject to extension, effective Monday, 3 August 2026. During the maintenance period, temporary changes to the health center's operating hours and selected services will be implemented.

We would like to inform you that dental treatment services at Al-Salama Health Center are temporarily stopped due to maintenance work. Accordingly, dental services will be moved from Al-Salama Health Center to Al-Khazan Health Center.

We would like to inform you that the Orthopedic Clinic has been opened at Kuwait Hospital – Dubai

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COVID-19

COVID-19

  • COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking.
  • Many cases have no symptoms or only mild symptoms.

Symptoms of COVID-19

  • Runny nose
  • Body aches/pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Loss of smell and taste
  • Cough

Note: Some cases can be asymptomatic.

High-Risk Groups

  • Elderly (60+ years)
  • Patients with chronic diseases
  • Persons with special needs
  • Residents in long-term care facilities
  • Immunocompromised individuals

Recovery

  • Most cases recover within 5 days.
  • Recovery depends on individual factors such as immunity and physical fitness.

Preventive Measures

  • Vaccination
  • Improving ventilation in closed spaces
  • Frequent hand washing with soap
  • Covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
  • Staying home when feeling unwell

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