UAE amends expats medical examination law
DUBAI, March 23, 2016
UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has unveiled the amendments to expatriates medical examination law.
Dr Hussein Abdul Rahman Rand, Assistant Undersecretary, MOHAP, presided over the press conference with Dr Nada Marzouki, director of the Department of Preventive Medicine.
“In line with our national efforts to develop a system of legislation that will protect the community from diseases and as part of the initiative to update the Medical Fitness Examinations for those wishing to stay proceedings in the state, the health card requirement for a medical examination for expatriates has been canceled," said Dr Rand.
"After getting the fitness certificate, a person should apply to get either a health card or a health insurance. A screening for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C will be conducted for workers in health facilities in order to preserve their health due to their constant interaction with patients,” he said.
Dr Rand, pointed out that this decision, which has been implemented across preventive medicine centres since February, is in line with recent developments being pursued within the medical field in an effort to update legislation, control the spread of communicable diseases and facilitate residential procedures.
He emphasised the ministry's commitment to protect the community in light of the increasing number of expats arriving to the UAE as a result of the economic boom, this has led to updating the preventive procedures and regulations to preserve community health. - TradeArabia News Service
