The Al Wathba, and Al Bahia Covid-19 drive-through services centres in Abu Dhabi will be closed
Al Kuwaiti will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across the SEHA network
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company and The National Health Insurance Company will merge into Pure Health as part of the agreement
Hospital admission for Covid-19 cases will be limited to Al Rahba Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Hospital and other field hospitals across the emirate
The UAE was one of the first countries in the world to receive a shipment of Sotrovimab in mid-June
According to SEHA, current visitation measures will remain unchanged until further notice
The new rule will be effective starting Tuesday, September 7, and will be applicable to those aged 16 and over
The centres are located at Liwa, Sila and Dalma in the Al Dhafra region of the emirate
The centre has the capacity for 200 vaccinations and 1,000 nasal swabs and laser tests per day
Participants will only be required to donate either a blood sample or a buccal swab during their visit to the collection sites
Prior booking for receiving the jab is required through the SEHA app
SEHA also announced the closure of its drive-through screening center in Al Masoudi effective Friday May 30, 2021
The two entities will cooperate on several areas including stem cell transplantation
The three new centres will be able to administer an additional 9,000 jabs daily
The emirate has said Covid-19 testing centres located at entry points will now be closed
The vaccination is available across several healthcare facilities in the UAE
A PCR test will now cost Dhs85 – down from Dhs250 – at all Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) centres
They can also opt to receive the flu vaccines at home for a flat fee of Dhs500 per household
The cost for the test previously stood at Dhs370
The target was achieved in less than a month with individuals from 107 nationalities participating in the programme
Those wanting to enter the capital emirate can book an appointment via the SEHA phone app
The new centres include two in Dubai’s Rashid Port and Al Khawaneej area and one each in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah
Health authorities in the UAE have issued a permit for up to 15,000 volunteers to take part in the Phase III trials
The 1,200-bed field hospital, managed by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), provided services to over 2,300 Covid-19 patients
The 16-slice mobile CT scanner can evaluate patients who have contracted Covid-19 and assess the possibility of pneumonia, a common side effect of the viral infection
The hospital has a capacity for 1,200 patients and is staffed with 46 doctors and medics as well as 155 nurses
The shields are made from 100 per cent recycled materials
The facilities are being set up in Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center and Dubai Parks and Resorts