Dubai residents can now book Covid-19 vaccine appointments via WhatsApp. All you need to do is add 800 342 to your contacts and send “Hi” on WhatsApp. Those who wish to book a vaccine appointment must submit their Medical Record Number (MRN), which is mandatory in order to use the service. Read on to know the steps in detail.
Once you add the number and send a message, you will be able to select the vaccination centre and the preferred date and time. The system works on an AI enabled process, which will roll out the earliest available appointment in the selected centre. Residents will then received a confirmation message mentioning the centre, time and date of the appointment. The service is free and is available 24/7.
DHA now provides an option to book the #COVID19 vaccine via #WhatsApp. pic.twitter.com/ZwvNfB99vi
— هيئة الصحة بدبي (@DHA_Dubai) May 31, 2021
Over 150,000 Covid-19 queries were addressed ever since DHA began the hotline service. Speaking about the new system, Fatma Al Khajah, Director of the Customer Happiness Department at DHA, said: “Through the use of AI technology and this additional channel to book an appointment for the Covid-19 vaccine, we aim to provide community members with the utmost convenience. The new service will further bolster our vaccination drive.”
Ever since the pandemic broke out, WhatsApp has partnered with more than 150 national, state, and local governments as well as organisations like WHO and UNICEF, in order to help users with timely and accurate information. In addition, Facebook also rolled out a Coronavirus Information Centre that appears on top of the feed, proving the latest updates on the pandemic.
All The Covid-19 Vaccination Centres In The UAE
All The Covid-19 Vaccination Centres In The UAE1. Dubai
Sinopharm
People living in Dubai can get the Sinopharm vaccine at Alittihad Health Center, Hor Al Anz Health Centre and Al Qusais Health Centre, One Central at World Trade Centre, and Dubai Parks & Resort.
Pfizer
Zabeel Primary Health Care Centre, Al Mizhar Primary Health Care Centre, Nad Al Hamr Primary Health Care Centre, Al Barsha Primary Health Care Centre, Uptown Miriff Medical Fitness Centre and Hatta Hospital, Al Safa Primary Health Care Centre. Do note that prior booking is necessary.
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2. Abu Dhabi
Pfizer
Abu Dhabi has 11 clinics where you can get the Pfizer vaccine. Prior booking is required at all clinics. The list includes:
Seha run Al Zafaranah Diagnostic and Screening Centre
Madinat Mohamed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre
Al Bahia Healthcare Centre
Al Jazeera Sports Club
Mub Oud Al Touba Diagnostic and Screening Centre (Al Ain)
Neima Healthcare Centre (Al Ain)
Al Dhafra Family Medicine Centre (Al Dhafra)
Mubadala Health vaccination centres
Al Jazeera Sports Club
Mubadala Tower and Al Ain city branch
Sinopharm
The Sinopharm vaccine in Abu Dhabi is available in all clinics run by Seha, and at hospitals and clinics run by VPS Healthcare.