Al Nahdha Hospital, Ruwi: Muscat's specialist hospital

Al Nahdha Hospital in Ruwi opened in 1972, making it one of the oldest hospitals of modern Oman. Today it is a Ministry of Health specialist referral hospital.

Services

Al Nahdha is known for specialist services such as ear, nose and throat (ENT) care, eye care and dental and maxillofacial surgery, together with outpatient specialist clinics. Services are reorganised from time to time, so check the current departments before you go.

Access

Patients are normally referred by a health centre or another hospital. Expatriates can be seen for a fee in some clinics.

Location

Ruwi is Muscat's older commercial centre, between Muttrah and Wattayah. The area is busy, so allow time for parking.

Good to know

Departments, opening hours and referral rules change. Call the hospital or check the Ministry of Health before you go. In an emergency in Oman, call 9999.

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