Health care in Riyadh

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Member since 14 July 2016

Nisha133Member14 July 2016 16:02:26

Hello everybody,

Soon I will move to KSA with my husband.
He got a work there and he is already working there.

I hate shots and I am kind of hypocondriac but I know I have to make some blood tests to be able to move.

My questions are :

- Is it safe to make blood tests in KSA ? ( I mean... are we sure that the syringes, needles aren't reused?

- How many times I will have to make tests?

- If I have a health issue there, I can easily and without fear trust the doctors / nurses ?

Thanks all...I hope you don't think that I am crazy

mch2kor Active member

Member since 23 September 2015

mch2korActive member14 July 2016 18:05:46

Hi Nisha,
Advance welcome to KSA.
No need to worry about blood tests. They use proper things to take blood n no concept of re-use. So I feel it is safe.
Blood tests will be once to get your medical card and iqama.
I think you can trust without any issues and more ever your husband will be there to accompany you. So be cool.
For my experience, I preferred to visit Indian doctors as first choice for major health issues. If no Indian then no choice.

Regards,
Mahantesh

kunsha Member

Member since 12 July 2016

kunshaMember15 July 2016 19:32:31

Nisha , Hi

Blood extraction standards (phlebotomy) are second to none , similar to west.
If you are looking for employment you will be subjected to all blood tests as per employment protocols.
However if you are only joining your husband , I do not think you will need to have bloods taken .

Ali_N Serial expat

Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_NSerial expat16 July 2016 05:20:41

744

Hahahaha...you don't trust the system and people here and you're ready to re locate to the KSA!!

Welcome Welcome

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