Thallasemia Care in Saudi Arabia for Expats

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HippocratesNew member27 October 2010 11:51:14

Hi I want to know about the situation of Thallasemia Care for children of expat employees in Saudi Arabia. Thallasemia is a disease which require monthly blood transfusion and drugs for reducing iron in the blood.

FeeAcerViP27 October 2010 12:28:45

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Welcome to Expat.com, Hypocrates!

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HippocratesNew member27 October 2010 18:20:04

Thank you FeeAcer, I am eagerly looking forward for a reply

schulzActive member27 October 2010 20:46:27

Do you want to know which hospitals can treat this? Whats your insurance? I believe any ministry of health hospital with a blood bank or national guard hospital would be able to hook you up?

HippocratesNew member01 November 2010 08:01:34

Most probably the MoH will provide insurance, but I am not sure whether they offer insurance to expat children with this condition.
People who have this condition tell me that it is very difficult to get on registered in the Saudi system for this condition. Sometimes the blood transfusion is not arranged and sometime the essential drugs are not available for Thallasemia.
Would be much obliged if any one can look into the real situation on ground.

schulzActive member01 November 2010 09:17:45

I am a U.S. Paramedic here in Riyadh and just asked one of the doctors I work with. He suggested you call shamasi hospital (however you spell it) unless you get a connection at King Faisael specialized hospital.

HippocratesNew member05 November 2010 05:02:03

Can you send me the number of shamsi hospital

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