Public and private health institutions have begun administering the Sinopharm vaccine that was recently approved and registered by the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
Bareen International Hospital at the Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi, for instance, has recorded 40 residents who have lined up to take their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on their first day on December 13 at 4:00 pm.
“The whole process includes two shots. The first shot is on the day when the patient comes to us (Day 0) and the second shot is after 21 to 28 days,” explained Joann Panisales, Director of Nursing at the Bareen International Hospitals.
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Many more have lined up to get the jab across other private hospitals and clinics run by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA).
On December 9, the UAE approved the Sinopharm vaccine that was found to be 86 percent effective during the Phase III trials held in the UAE and other countries.
Individuals who wish to register only need to be above 18 years of age and bring their Emirates ID with them.
“UAE citizens and residents can call Bareen Call Center at 025545555 or go walk-in at Bareen International Hospital 1st Floor Saturdays to Thursdays, 9am to 5pm and Fridays, 2 to 8pm. They just need to present their UAE ID and Al Hosn app records. They also need to ensure they did not participate in the COVID-19 vaccine trial,” explained Panisales, who shares that their facility expects around 100 patients per day.
The Vaccination Journey
Panisales shared that all residents who wish to be vaccinated will undergo five quick steps, with the entire process taking place in less than one hour. This involves a doctor’s assessment to gauge if the person can be allowed to take the COVID-19 vaccine, in accordance with the guidelines set by the health ministry.
“Our process is short. It covers 5 steps. 1st step is registration, 2nd step is nursing assessment, 3rd step is a consultation with the doctor, 4th step is vaccine administration and 5th step is an observation of the patient for 20 minutes to see if there is any drug reaction before they go home,” explained Panisales.
Here’s the list of centers across the UAE where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine:
Abu Dhabi (from 8 am to 8 pm)
Al Zafarana Diagnostic and Screening Center
Al Bateen Healthcare Center
Al Maqta Healthcare Center
Madinat Mohamed bin Zayed Healthcare Center
Baniyas Healthcare Center
Madinat Khalifa Healthcare
Al Falah Healthcare Center – SEHA
Al Bahia Healthcare Center
Oud Al Touba Diagnostic and Screening Center
Al Hili Healthcare Center
Al Yahar Healthcare Center
Al Muwaiji Healthcare Center
Mezyad Healthcare Center
Neama Clinic
Al Quaa Healthcare Center
Al Hayer Healthcare Center
Sweihan Healthcare Center
Al Dhafra Modern Medical Center
Madinat Zayed Hospital
Al Gayathi New Community Hospital
Al Mirfa Hospital
Delma Hospital
Al Sila Hospital
Liwa Hospital
Private centers
Bareen International Hospital – Mohamed bin Zayed City
Mediclinic Hospital – Khalifa Street
All branches of VPS company
Neighborhood councils (from 10 am to 6 pm)
Al Bateen Council in Abu Dhabi
Supervisor Council – Abu Dhabi
Al Manhal Council – Abu Dhabi
Rabdan Council – Abu Dhabi
Al Wathba Council – Abu Dhabi
Majlis Muhammad Khalaf – Abu Dhabi
Al Wathba South Council – Abu Dhabi
The Council of the First Astronaut – Abu Dhabi
Falaj Hazaa Council – Al Ain
Al-Khabisi Council – Al-Ain
The Markhaniya Council – Al Ain
Kindergarten Council – Al Ain
Majlis Zakher – Al Ain
Al-Sarooj Council – Al-Ain
Zayed City Council, Al Dhafra
Delma Council – Al Dhafra
Commodities Council – Al Dhafra
Majlis Muhammad Al-Falahi Al-Yassi – Al Dhafra
Mubarak bin Qaran-Ghayathi Council
Dubai (Timings TBA)
Field hospital in Dubai Parks near Jebel Ali
Sharjah
Wasit Health Center (from 4 pm until 9 pm)
Al Dhaid Health Center
Al Lalla’eeyah Health Center
Family Health Promotion Center
Mughaidir suburb
Al-Madam Health Center
Kalba Health Center
Ajman
Al Humaidiyah Health Center (from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and from 5pm to 8:30pm)
Mushairef Health Center
Al Hamidiyah Health Center
Ras Al Khaimah
Al Meireid Medical Centre (from 8am to 1pm)
Al-Jazeera Health Center
Al-Munai’i Health Center
Umm Al Quwain (Timings TBA)
The Home Center
Al Salamah Health Center
Falaj Al Mualla Health Center
Fujairah (Timings TBA)
Mraished Health Center (from 9am to 1pm; Friday from 4pm to 9pm)
Al-Khulaibiya Health Center
Antana Health Center
