As part of the health protocol with the start of the new school term, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has allocated more centers for testing kids for Covid-19 in the northern emirates.
The ministry announced 63 Covid-19 PCR test centres across the northern emirates, including ministry clinics and other affiliated institutions.
Mohap said the move would enhance the capacity of the health center network to prevent overcrowding. It is encouraged that more community members take advantage of the quick services provided by the centers. According to the ministry, all Covid-19 testing facilities are fully equipped in terms of equipment and testing tools, as well as having sufficient medical cadres in place who are highly qualified and well trained to handle the expected student inflow to health centres throughout the country. On weekdays, all centers will be open from 8am to 8pm, and on Fridays, they will be open from 10am to 8pm.
Sharjah (20)
Sharjah has 20 health centres that provide Covid-19 PCR tests. These include Al Riffa Health Centre, Sharjah Health Centre, Al Khalidiya Health Centre, Al Hamriya Health Centre, Al Dhaid Health Centre, Al Maliha Health Centre, Al Madam Health Centre, Al Thameed Health Centre, Dibba Al Hisn Health Centre, Al Nahwa Health Centre, Khor Fakkan Health Centre, Al Batayeh Health Centre, Nazwa Health Centre, Family Health Promotion Centre and Wadi Al-Helou Centre.
In addition to the National Screening Tent of Abu Dhabi Health Services Co (Seha), Mohap-affiliated external venues provide the PCR test at Ramez Mall, Suhaila suburb, Al Sajaa mall, and Wasit Center Tent. Saturday through Thursday, they are open from 8am to 8pm, and on Friday, they are open from 10am to 8pm.
Ajman (6)
There are six health care centres in Ajman, including Muzairah Health Centre, Al Madinah Health Centre, Al Manama Medical Centre, Mushairif Health Centre, in addition to Sheikh Khalifa Hall and Abu Dhabi Health Services Co (Seha). Weekday hours are 8 am to 8 pm, while Friday hours are 10 am to 8 pm.
Umm Al Qawain (4)
Besides the four health centres in Umm Al Quwain, there are three primary health care facilities, which are Al Khazan Health Centre, Falaj Al Mualla Health Centre, Al Rafa Health Centre, in addition to the National Screening Tent of Abu Dhabi Health Services Co (Seha), open Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 8pm, and on Friday, from 10am to 8pm.
Ras Al Khaimah (17)
There are 17 centres in Ras Al Khaimah, including 15 health care centres, such as Al Ma’arid Health Centre, Al Jazeera Health Centre, Digdagga Health Centre, Al Dhait Health Centre, Al Hamraniyah Medical Centre, Munay’i Medical Centre, Wadi Asfini Medical Centre, Kedra Medical Centre, Shuka Medical Centre, Saif bin Ali Medical Centre, Rams Health Centre, Al Nakheel Medical Centre, Shaml Medical Centre, Algeer Medical Centre, Julphar Health Centre, in addition to RAK Exhibition Centre and the National Screening Tent of Abu Dhabi Health Services Co (Seha). From Saturday to Thursday, they are open from 8am to 8pm, and on Friday, they are open from 10am to 8pm.
Covid-19 PCR tests are offered in 16 facilities in Fujairah, including 11 health facilities, which are Al-Faseel Family Health Promotion Centre, Al Qurrayah Health Centre, Murbah Health Centre, Qidfaa Health Centre, Al Bidya Health Centre, Dhadna Health Centre, Al Halah Primary Health Centre, Tawyeen Health Centre, Kholaybiyah Health Centre, Wadi Al-Sidr Health Centre, and Siji Health Centre.
In addition to the Sheikh Khalifa Hall, Mohap also offers testing at the Dibba Exhibition Centre, the Al Orouba Hall, and the Fujairah Exhibition Centre. Tent for the National Screening of Abu Dhabi Health Services Co (Seha). From Saturday to Thursday, they’re open from 8am to 8pm, and on Friday, they’re open from 10am to 8pm.