< Back Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? Is the water safe to drink? Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? Vaccination certificates against yellow fever are required for travelers arriving from endemic areas, but children under the age of one are exempt. ↑ Top Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? Upon arrival in Bahrain, it is suggested that expats do a little research on the hospitals in Bahrain. Two recommended hospitals are BDF Military Hospital and Awali Hospital. Ask Crown Bahrain for more information on selecting a hospital. In emergency situations, expats would be treated under the national health scheme. There is usually a small charge of BD 3.000. An expat will never be refused treatment if he or she does not have insurance. Payment will simply have to be made for all medical treatment received. If your company does not arrange for medical insurance on your behalf, it is recommended that you arrange for private insurance prior to your arrival. If that is not possible, there are also many well-reputed insurance companies in Bahrain. ↑ Top What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? As English is spoken so widely, the word "doctor" will be understood. ↑ Top What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? The best way to find a doctor is simply to ask the other expatriates in your community. ↑ Top Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? Not usually. Medical care in Bahrain is of a high quality, although for very serious cases some expats opt to return to their home country, if for no other reason than family support. ↑ Top What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. Medical, fire and police - call 999. ↑ Top What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? Call 999. Alternatively, most hospitals have a doctor on call, though you will need to get to the hospital before you can take advantage of this. ↑ Top How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? Pharmacies in Bahrain are very easy to locate and look the same as any pharmacy in the western world. In Bahrain they are also called Pharmacies and have this in English writing. ↑ Top Is the water safe to drink? It is not recommended to drink tap water. Most people buy bottled water. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.