Photos: Dubai Parks and Resorts field hospital closes after discharging final lot of Covid-19 patients

  • Date: 13-Jul-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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Photos: Dubai Parks and Resorts field hospital closes after discharging final lot of Covid-19 patients

Over the course of the last few weeks, several Seha facilities have been declared as Covid-19 free.





Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has announced the closure of its field hospital located at Dubai Parks & Resorts following the discharge of the last Covid-19 patients during a closing ceremony held on Monday. The Dubai Parks and Resorts Field Hospital is the second of Seha's three field hospitals to discharge the last patients.

Over the course of the last few weeks, several Seha facilities have been declared as Covid-19-free, including Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Al Tawam Hospital, and hospitals in the Al Dhafra region.

Built in three weeks, the Dubai Parks & Resorts field hospital was one of the three field hospitals established by Seha as a precautionary measure in preparation for a potential influx of patients. Since receiving its first patient on April 24, the 1,200-bed facility, has catered to over 2,300 patients who tested positive for Covid-19, following the treatment protocols outlined by the Ministry of Health and Prevention and Dubai Health Authority.

During the ceremony, Seha extended its gratitude to the Dubai government partners and supporting services, who played an instrumental role in the establishment and operations of the