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Abu Dhabi - This is part of an initiative launched to test 335,000 residents and employees in the Musaffah area over the next two weeks.

By Staff Reporter

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Published: Tue 5 May 2020, 5:32 PM

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE's largest healthcare network, has introduced a new screening facility in Musaffah to further support the national screening project, which is designed to facilitate widespread Covid-19 testing.

The new program has been established in collaboration with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, the Department of Municipalities and Transport, and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.

The screening project is an initiative launched to test 335,000 residents and employees in the Musaffah area over the next two weeks and increase their awareness of the preventative measures needed to minimise the risk of contracting the virus, as well as what to do if they start experiencing symptoms.


The UAE has completed over one million tests since recording its first case in late January, placing the nation sixth globally in terms of tests administered per country.

This initiative is part of the UAE government's mission to test as many people as possible and provide the necessary medical care for those who require it. The launch of the screening project plays a critical role in providing easy and convenient testing facilities to Mussafah residents. Additionally, the initiative also ensures that people have access to trained medical teams and volunteers who speak their languages. The Department of Economic Development has encouraged the private sector to ensure all the employees are tested and there is appropriate awareness on Covid-19. The Department of Municipalities and Transport will be providing free public transport to and from the facilities.

As part of the National Screening Project, SEHA has constructed and will operate a new screening centre, which spreads across 3,500 sq.m. and will increase Abu Dhabi's daily screening capacity by 80 per cent.

The new center will complement the existing healthcare infrastructure available in Musaffah, including the National Screening Centre in M42 (near the bazar tent) and the National Screening Centre in M1 (Old Mussafah clinic), which have been revamped by SEHA for this project and can receive 7,500 visitors collectively per day.

The National Screening Project will also be supported by two additional facilities managed by Burjeel Hospital in M12 (next to Al Masood) and Capital Health Screening Centre in M12 (in the Al Mazrouei building) with a capacity of 3,500 visitors each per day.

All the screening facilities in the Musaffah area will work together to ensure that all those who present with symptoms, have associated risk factors such as age or chronic diseases, or have come into contact with a confirmed case have quick and easy access to safe testing facilities and world-class, quality care.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, said: "In line with the direction of the UAE's leadership to protect our community, the Government of Abu Dhabi is coming together to support the healthcare sector and make sure that each and every resident of the UAE has easy access to a safe screening facility. This will swiftly help identify confirmed cases which is critical to lessen the transmission of COVID-19. Expanding testing and ensuring healthcare services are easily available is a key part of our strategy to combat the current public health challenge."

ismail@khaleejtimes.com



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