Dubai government made new visa norms for citizen of other countries who are seeking jobs in Dubai.
People who are looking for jobs in Dubai have to undergo numbers of medical tests for diseases including Hepatitis B & C, HIV, tuberculosis and syphilis in addition to existing medical test. However, before implementation of this rule expatriates have to undergo X-Ray and blood test, now two new screening methods added with it that included urine test and stool test .Along with this vaccination for hepatitis B has been made mandatory.
This norm came into force from Tuesday 1 July. This norm applied for both who are renewing their visas and are applying for employment visas. The person found to be unfit or suffering from any of the disease is send back to their country.
Group of professional who are dealing with food like food handlers, restaurant workers, teachers, nannies, domestic helpers are specially come under this scanner due to sensitivity of their work. source Dubai Times.
Maitha Al Bustani, Head of Medical Fitness Centre at the Department of Health and Medical Services (Dohms), however said, the new rules are part of a trial and may be changed in future.
“According to the decision taken by the Minister of Health Humaid Al Quttami, the rules are being implemented on a trial basis for three months, and may be subject to change in the coming months," she explained.
A new fee structure has been set up for these tests. All residents have to hold a health card, which cost 300 Dh or a valid health insurance policy. Additional 250 Dh charged for HIV test, hepatitis B and hepatitis C test and test and test for tuberculosis, while 50 Dh each will be charged for stool test, urine test and first dose of hepatitis vaccine.