Health Care in Salalah

Salalah has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Ministry of Health (MOH) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Salalah for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Salalah are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners (expats and digital nomads) are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Oman. However, many expats primarily use private hospitals for their healthcare needs. Private hospitals in Salalah are well-equipped and offer a higher level of care than public hospitals. People recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Salalah

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Salalah are:

• Salalah Medical Services (private hospital) located in Salalah
• Al-Noor Hospital (private hospital) located in Salalah
• Al-Rafee Hospital (private hospital) located in Salalah
• Al-Hussein Medical Center (private clinic) located in Salalah
• Al-Hussein Medical Center (private clinic) located in Salalah

If there are few or no hospitals in Salalah, expats in Salalah typically go to Muscat for specialized medical care and for surgeries. Muscat is approximately a 6-hour drive from Salalah.

Emergency Services in Salalah

Salalah has ambulance services that can be called for emergencies. Ambulances typically arrive quickly, however there can be delays depending on the situation.

Health Insurance Companies in Salalah

The most popular private health insurers in Salalah are Oman Insurance Company, Oman United Insurance Company, and Al Madina Insurance Company. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, however some may opt for specialized expat health insurance providers.