The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprises Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, and Yemen. The Gulf Health Council aims to establish a standardized medical platform for expatriates entering these countries, ensuring unified registration and medical evaluations.
Medical Examination Procedure for GCC Countries:
Step 1: Online Registration
Visit www.wafid.com, select your country of origin, destination country, and choose an approved medical center.
Step 2: Confirmation of Registration
Visit the selected medical center, where your online registration at www.wafid.com will be confirmed.
Step 3: Form Submission
Complete and sign medical declaration forms agreeing to the terms and conditions of the medical examination.
Step 4: Medical Examination Process
The examination comprises the following stages:
- Initial Assessment: Measurement of height, weight, and blood pressure.
- Eye Examination: Evaluation of vision accuracy and color blindness.
- Physical Examination: Conducted by a male or female physician (based on the candidate’s gender), assessing physical appearance, skin conditions, deformities, anomalies, and communicable diseases as per Gulf Health Council standards.
- Blood Sample Collection: Blood samples taken for hematology, biochemistry, and immunology testing.
- Chest X-Ray: Screening for anomalies in the chest as per GCC medical criteria.
- Stool and Urine Sample Collection: Samples collected for laboratory analysis.
Step 5: Medical Report Preparation
Upon completing all tests, you may wait at the medical center or leave and return later. Results will be compiled into a medical report reviewed and approved by the Medical Director.
Step 6: Vaccination Requirements
Upon clearance of medical tests, specific vaccinations are required:
- Saudi Arabia:
- Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine (to prevent meningitis)
- Other GCC Countries:
- Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine only
Step 7: Finalization and Embassy Submission
After receiving vaccinations, you’ll receive your medical report and vaccine documentation. Submit these documents to the respective embassy for further processing.
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