Healthcare in Qatar

This information is intended to provide information about the available medical services in Qatar and help create awareness about some possible health challenges. It provides links to some resources and provides some recommendations to make living with those challenges easier.

You require a valid QID (Qatar Residency) to acquire a Hamad Health card and the health card has to be renewed annually.

The university also has its own customized healthcare insurance plan that best reflects the needs of its employees. Employees, inclusive of dependant family members, become active within the policy upon the date of departure from the home country.

The plan provides ongoing health insurance for employees and dependants while living in Qatar and while visiting other countries, including their home country.

Details of the plan are provided upon arrival at UDST, including a comprehensive list of healthcare facilities (within Qatar and in other countries) offering a direct billing service.

A Few Things to Remember

• If you are prone to allergies, sensitivities and chronic respiratory conditions, do remember that heavy dust is common due to the dry desert environment.
• Cigarette smoking is still permitted in many public areas such as hotels and restaurants. However, it is not permitted in malls.
• There is a high use of scented products in all environments, as it is culturally acceptable.
• Due to the frequent periods of high humidity, condensation and mold is common to all environments.
• If you or one of your family members has any medical conditions that may be affected by such exposures, please consult with your family physician or specialist.

Help in determining availability of medication in Qatar can be accessed by contacting Allianz Customer Service Team at the following:

Toll-Free Number From Qatar: 8000155
Outside Qatar: +974 403 18444
From USA: 1 800 541 1983
Email:  client.services@allianzworldwidecare.com