The initiative has been launched utilizing modern facilities and the support of expert medical professionals to safeguard the health of travelers by meeting the complete vaccination needs.
Additionally this service offers some of the most commonly used vaccines such as Meningococcal, Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, Rabies and Hepatitis A.
Experienced AHS Consultants prescribe and administer the vaccinations required for the destination being traveled to at five convenient AHS Healthcare Center locations namely; Disease Prevention & Screening Center (DPSC) - Abu Dhabi, Healthcare Centers Al Samha, Al Muwaiji, Bain Al Jesraen and Khalifa-A.
"Overseas travelers have up to a 50% chance of suffering from travel-related illnesses. Therefore, it is always prudent to have a medical check-up prior to travel for personalized advice on how to reduce your risk of illness," said Ms. Kim Anderson - Manager, Public Health & School Health Services, Seha - AHS.
"Our Ambulatory Healthcare Service Centers will ensure that all such queries from travelers are catered to in the most effective manner, enabling them to plan assuredly and travel confidently," said Dr. John Evangelista - Director, Seha - AHS.
Before embarking on a journey, it is advisable to research all possible health risks relative to the countries one plans to visit, and take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent illness and injury.
AHS centers operate five days a week from Sunday to Thursday.
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Seha - AHS launches 'Travel Medicine' service
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 01 - 2009 at 11:51
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The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company's (Seha) Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) announces the launch of its new 'Travel Medicine' service.
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About Ambulatory Healthcare Services:Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha).
Seha - Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) was formed to facilitate and furnish a unique combination of diagnostic and treatment services in the primary healthcare setting. We aim to raise the standards of healthcare provision across the emirates by providing comprehensive services & well equipped facilities at our Centers.
AHS - Seha operates more than 35 ambulatory and primary healthcare clinics in the Emirate. Seha has committed to implement a system-wide Electronic Medical Record for all of its clinics. This move is part of our vision to create a connected healthcare system with a view to further improve the quality of medical services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to meet international standards. The same is measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction.
Our network is fully equipped with experienced specialists providing the best standards in the healthcare with a diverse range of services as General/Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Specialized Diabetic Education, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Pediatric, Oral Surgery, Dental Implantation, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Pediatric Psychiatry, Vaccination, Chronic Disease Care, Dietary Health Education, Breast Cancer Screening Program, Neonatal Screening program.
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Posted by Rana MesbahMonday, June 01 - 2009 at 11:51 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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