(MENAFN - Gulf Times) In view of current developments in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak and for the purposes of protecting public health, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that beginning from Sunday, February 14, PHCC will be conducting all non-essential clinic appointments by virtual consultations only. Essential services will continue face to face at a limited capacity across all health centres.
The statement added that all patients are required to wear a mask, show their Ehteraz app and undergo body temperature checks. The non-essential services, include Geriatric memory clinic Physiotherapy, Well woman, Cancer screening, Minor procedures, Smoking cessation, Adolescent health, SMART clinics, Wellness services, Dental screening, Health educators, Family planning, NCD, Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Audiology, General Paediatric, Integrated psychiatry, Support clinic, Cardiology, Dental general, MCH, Dietician, and CDC.