Saudi Gazette report

DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates has resumed health services in the government facilities from Sunday (June 21), the state news agency WAM reported.

The resumption of the services, which were suspended due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, is being done in a phased manner, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention.

The ministry said in the statement that its hospitals will now be allowed to operate under "the strict and full implementation of preventive measures that ensure the highest level of protection of patients, medical care, and customers."

The services include outpatient visits and scheduled surgeries for urgent medical conditions. However, plastic surgery will remain suspended in all hospitals, except in urgent cases, the ministry said.

The ministry went on to list the resumed services in specialties which include: Cardiology, pediatric, general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics, mental health services including psychiatric and social consultations and rehabilitation programs for addiction patients.

Meanwhile, ENT (ear, nose, and throat) departments will continue to provide services for emergency cases only.