Seeing a doctor and buying medicine in Egypt
If you are unwell, choose an established hospital or clinic. Buy medicine at pharmacies, and never buy prescription drugs from adverts or private sellers.
Getting care
- In an emergency, go straight to the emergency department of a large hospital.
- Bring your passport or residence card, past medical records and a list of your current medicines.
- If you have medical insurance, check which hospitals are covered and how claims work.
Buying medicine
- Medicines are regulated by the Egyptian Drug Authority. Buy at a licensed pharmacy and check the expiry date.
- Take prescription medicine only as your doctor directs, and avoid medicines of unknown origin.
- If you bring medicine from China, carry the prescription or a doctor's note, and personal quantities only.
On this site
- The Wang Fu map on this site shows hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, and you can combine a visit with the translation service.
Official and public sources
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