Message from Dubai Health

Go and do the re-test.  Don't read too much into it.   I have explained many times why people are called back for re-tests and not all the reasons are due to an unfit result.

hi, has there been any rule change in regards to testing Hepatitus C?

No

@XTang

Hi Mr Xtang. Hope you are doing well. On be half of my friend, i have a question. My friend had Hepatitis C but treated some years ago. The HCV/ab test always show positive, PCR test is detected (after treatment). He is cured 100%. Now he applies as a pilot in Abu Dahbi. The doctor of airline gave him medical pilot licence already. However they said my friend still need a HCV/ab test and under SEHA consider. Is my friend unfit for the medical visa?.

For normal people in UAE, HCV is not tested even.  For some professions, it may be required by employer as per their policies.

@XTang

Thank Mr XTang. I read many your threads and just dont be angry if i give more details and ask more question. Im wrong, his PCR for Hepatitis C test is negative (cured 6 years already and Of course HCV always so positive). He is pilot. His medical exam is in Seha. Could he possible fit or unfit?. Hope you could help me for this case.

That is what I said.  To make it clearer:

1) HCV is not tested for as part of the normal testing procedure for individuals.  Also PCR does NOT matter in ANY infectious disease test in the UAE, it is always about antibody

2) Employer can mandate extra tests to SEHA for their specific requirements.  If those are failed then he won't get a job but won't be deported

@Nguyá»n Thu Huyá»? n

Hi my friend can you please update regarding your pilot friend? I have the same situation here. Your information will mean a lot for me. Thank you very much

@Nguyá»n Thu Huyá»? n

Did he get the job and residents visa?