Dubai’s healthcare landscape is set for continuous care as the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) confirms that emergency departments in all government hospitals will operate 24/7. This ensures that critical medical services remain accessible to residents and visitors, particularly during public holidays, reinforcing the city’s commitment to public health.
Uninterrupted Emergency Care
The DHA has affirmed that emergency departments across all its hospitals will maintain round-the-clock operations every day. This commitment ensures that urgent medical attention is always available, regardless of the day or time, providing a crucial safety net for the community.
Holiday Operating Hours
While emergency services remain constant, other hospital departments and health centers will observe adjusted hours during public holidays. For instance, during the Eid Al Adha holidays, most clinics at major hospitals like Dubai Hospital, Rashid Hospital, and Latifa Hospital will be closed. However, specific exceptions are made to cater to essential needs.
- Latifa Hospital’s Pediatric Walk-in Clinics: These clinics will operate as usual during weekends and public holidays, ensuring continued care for children.
- Hatta Hospital’s Family Medicine Clinic: This clinic will be open from 7 AM to 9 PM during the Eid break, providing extended access to family medicine services.
Primary Healthcare and Specialized Centers
Primary healthcare centers (PHCs) will also have varied schedules:
- Al Barsha Primary Health Centre: This facility will function 24 hours a day, every day, serving as a continuous access point for primary care.
- Al Lusaily Health Clinic: This clinic will have limited operating hours on specific days during holidays.
- Most other PHCs will be closed during public holidays.
Specialized centers, including medical fitness centers, the Thalassemia Centre, Dubai Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre, and the Dubai Diabetes Centre, will typically be closed during public sector holidays.
Key Takeaways
- Government hospital emergency departments in Dubai will operate 24/7.
- Most hospital clinics and primary health centers will have reduced hours or be closed during public holidays.
- Specific pediatric and family medicine clinics will maintain operations during holidays.
- Specialized medical centers will generally be closed during public holidays.