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Apply, receive medical certificates online now

DUBAI — With the implementation of E-Service Registration from today, expatriates residing in Dubai can now seek medical fitness certificates from the Department of Health and Medical Services (Dohms) by applying online, senior health officials said yesterday.

Maisa Al Bustani, Head of Medical Fitness Centre in Dohms, told Khaleej Times that expatriates will not be required to visit the centre at all, except for laboratory tests. "We have decided to cut down the entire process and make it easier for both the clients and the provider," she said.

Explaining the procedure, Maisa said the new online service is accessible through Dohms main web site www.dohms.gov.ae.

"Individuals or corporate establishments can register and pay online (through credit card/or in cash later) in a few simple steps only. An appointment date will be sent to them and they can visit the lab at their own convenience," she explained.

Maisa also said the lab report will be e-mailed to the applicants. "They can then print copies of the certificate," she added.

She explained that the Medical Fitness Centre provided a free-of-disease certificate to all non-local employees working in Dubai for Dh210. "This is a compulsory requirement for visa application or renewal," she said.

"At present, there are over 35 major corporate accounts registered as our main service users. Each organisation holds more than 4,000 non-local employees. Also registered are small business companies and individuals who use the service on a daily basis," she added.

She explained that the Al Maktoum Medical Fitness Centre at Al Maktoum Hospital and Jebel Ali Medical Fitness Centre in Jebel Ali were for the labour particularly. "Al Satwa Occupational Clinic also catered to labourers while a super special service at Al Safa VIP Medical Fitness at Al Safa Clinic provides a luxury service for Dh690," she added.

"A new centre will be opened at Al Qusais Labour Complex. Our service is also available in some health clinics such as Al Twar, Al Khawaneej and Al Mankhool. These are specifically for companies," added Maisa.