Sharjah Social Services Department marks World Health Day 2026

Quality healthcare services

The department’s services are divided into two main categories. The first focuses on ensuring high-quality healthcare according to professional standards. The Quality and Age-Friendly Healthcare Services Office oversees these services, including dental care for elderly and disabled residents at the University Dental Hospital in Sharjah, licensing medical staff and healthcare facilities, coordinating medical waste disposal, and inspecting medical equipment twice a year. The office also supervises professional development for medical staff through conferences and specialised courses and provides medical insurance in coordination with a private insurer.

Home medical services for vulnerable groups

The second category emphasises home-based medical care. Kholoud Al Ali, Director of the Elderly Services Centre, highlighted daily home visits for seniors and people with disabilities, including regular checkups, appointment bookings, and transportation to healthcare facilities. Dr Ahlam Al Marzouqi, Head of the Medical Clinic, explained that services include urgent home visits, medical supply registration, medications, physical therapy, and home nursing for bedridden patients. Requests can be submitted via the department’s hotline (800700), after which a doctor and nurse conduct an initial examination, with ambulance support provided if needed.