Medical facilities near Ras Mohamed
>A small medical center is available at the Ras Mohamed national park that provides first aid services. >International standard medical facilities are available in Sharm-el-Sheikh that cater to all emergency and non-emergency requirements of tourists and residents of this growing city.
>Operational since 1997, the Sharm-el-Sheikh International Hospital in Hai el Nour, Sharm-el-Sheikh, is a modern 24-hour facility with a 30-bed emergency room and 160 non-emergency bed capacity. Over 60 highly-qualified doctors are on call or are resident at the hospital. All doctors have a good command of either English, French, Italian, German or Russian.
>In addition to the Sharm-el-Sheikh general hospital, ther are a number of privately-operated medical centers and clinics, in most cases offering high standard medical services.
>Given the exorbitant dental care costs elsewhere in the world, it may be a good idea to visit one of the many dental clinics in Sharm-el-Sheikh during your visit. Be assured that you will get excellent service for about a tenth of what you would pay at home!
>Upset stomach? Sore throat? Slight fever? Had one too many a drink last night? There are a number of private pharmacies in Na'ama Bay with qualified doctors that will prescribe the necessary medication.
> For divers, there are two hyperbaric chambers in Sharm-el-Sheikh: at the Sharm-el-Sheikh International Hospital, and at the Sharm-el-Sheikh medical center in Sharm-el-Maya.
>The larger hotels will also have a resident doctor, while all others will be able to arrange an appointment for you. Should you have a medical condition, your first call should be to your hotel reception. They will take care of you.
