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Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Doha, Qatar
Last updated on Sep 17, 2022
Summary: Expats and global nomads in Doha, Qatar share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Qatar, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.
How are healthcare services Doha?
Live in Doha? Answer this QuestionWhen we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Doha, they replied:
"Do not worry if your company does not provide insurance. National Health in Qatar is beyond compare. It costs QR100 for a year. When you go private they quite often refer you to National Health system as they have the best facilities. Only draw back is queuing even when you have an appointment," remarked another expat in Doha.
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
Live in Doha? Answer this Question"I happen to be based in Philippines these days dentistry is quite good and much cheaper than here in Doha," added another expat.
What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
Live in Doha? Answer this Question"Phone call to offer testing. Phone call to arrange vaccinations in December 2020," added another expat.
What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Doha?
Live in Doha? Answer this QuestionWe asked expat moms who gave birth in Doha about their experiences and advice they have for other moms to be. They said:
"I've heard positive and negative things about Hamad. But, I think that if you have a great doctor, regardless where you go, you are fine," explained one expat.
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Doha Index
An index of all of our site's Doha information.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Doha
Expats in Doha offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Doha.
5 Tips For Living in Doha, Qatar
Expats in Doha live among a very large expatriate population. For first time expats in Doha, it can be challenging to adjust, while more experienced expats say the city and the country of Qatar is a manageable adjustment.
Qatar Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Qatar on our Qatar forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Qatar by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Qatar.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Qatar
Expats in Qatar offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Qatar.
Pros & Cons of Living in Qatar
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Qatar.
5 Tips For Living in Doha, Qatar
Expats in Doha live among a very large expatriate population. For first time expats in Doha, it can be challenging to adjust, while more experienced expats say the city and the country of Qatar is a manageable adjustment.
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