With curfew and lockdown in Kuwait, many have been left wondering how to get the medical help they need. Whether you have a chronic condition or something is worrying you, accessing medical care is something that often can’t wait. Hospitals, medical centers and clinics in Kuwait have been very proactive in using everything at their disposal from high tech apps to the old fashioned telephone to provide their patients with the care they need.
An in-person visit to a physician is the best way to get a consultation, but speaking to one via a video conference can be the next best thing. It is safer for you and the doctor during this pandemic and you still get the advice you need. A doctor can advise you to seek emergency care if you need to, but otherwise can let you know how to handle the condition. Emergency services at almost all hospitals are still available even during curfew, but you will need a permit to leave your house to visit the ER. If you need immediate attention, call 112, the emergency number in Kuwait.
Ministry of Health Hotline
Call 151 if you have questions or need assistance with anything COVID-19 related. You can also call them for prescriptions if you are a citizen or are exempt from fees.
Amiri Hospital
Register through the electronic gateway to get medical advice. With full lockdown measures now in place, you may still book appointments to see doctors at the hospital.
AlSalam Hospital
Free online consultations. For OB/GYN appointments, you must acquire a permit to leave your house to visit the hospital.
Kuwait Hospital
Free phone consultations from 2pm-9pm every day. Keep following the official account for service updates after full lockdown.
Wara Hospital
Free phone consultations in the evenings from Saturday to Thursday. Emergency services are still available subject to acquiring a permit to get to the Hospital.
Royale Hayat
Video chats with ob/gyn or pediatricians are available. To acquire a permit to visit Royale Hayat’s ER facilities, please make sure you enter the hospital’s ID when applying for the permit.
Alsabah Hospital
Use WhatsApp to get medical advice from 9am to 5pm. Keep checking the official account for updates about hospital visits during full lockdown.
Tatamman
Tatamman offers private free video consultations with a family doctor using Microsoft Teams. Visit the website for more registration and more information.
Alseef Hospital
Phone consultations for ob/gyn, pediatrics, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and emergency services
Amal Clinic
For ob/gyn and general phone consultations
New Mowasat Hospital
To ensure your safety, New Mowasat Hospital will come to your house for a general doctor visit, Physiotherapy, blood sample collection and analysis, and ECG services. Keep checking the official account for updates about hospital visits during full lockdown.
CoronaCare
The National Counseling Program for COVID-19 offers online help and counseling from mental health professionals for both English and Arabic speaking patients. Check the Frequently Asked Questions for general guidance right now.
Kuwait Counseling Center
Get a consultation or therapy sessions, because there is no reason to not seek the help you need.
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