Negative PCR test report must for medical screening for visa renewal

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Abu Dhabi has announced that all applicants coming for a visa screening medical test must present a negative PCR test to the authorities to access the services.

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) wrote on Instagram, “All applicants visiting the Disease Prevention & Screening Centres should have a negative COVID-19 nose swab result on Al Hosn app done within 72 hours starting from Monday 7th June 2021 and must follow all the recommended precautionary measures.”

The decision was taken to maintain the health of the residents of the emirate.

The Seha attaches great importance to senior citizens and is keen to provide them with high quality health care according to the highest international standards.

Seha, in coordination with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) – has provided many health services to senior citizens to ensure their safety during the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The most prominent of these services are mobile clinics to provide medical care, diagnostic and treatment services for senior citizens and those with chronic diseases, as well as specialised psychiatric clinics.

He explained that mechanisms have been put in place to follow up on the health status of senior citizens and to identify the problems they may be exposed to by directly contacting them or their families in the presence of doctors around the clock in case of emergency.