NEW POST-COVID-19 CLINICS IN DUBAI

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced Post-COVID-19 clinics at two of its health centres in Dubai.

The clinics will be open to residents on Tuesdays at Al Barsha Health Centre and on Thursdays at the Nad Al Hammar Health Centre.

The clinics are for patients with lingering symptoms, often referred to as ‘longCovid-19’ as the symptoms persist four to 12 weeks after the onset of the illness.

This service is not for pregnant women and children under 6 years of age.

Highlighting the importance of the clinics, Dr Hanan Al Hammadi, Family Medicine Consultant and Director of Medical Affairs at DHA’s Primary Health Care Sector said,“Post-Covid-19 clinics help support patients who experience lingering symptoms weeks or months after being cleared of the illness.”

Patients can book an appointment through the DHA’s call centre 800 342 or they require a referral from a doctor at a DHA hospital or DHA primary health centre or a telemedicine referral from DHA’s Doctor for Every Citizen service.