Dealing With a Bronchitis in Nuweiba

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Nuweiba

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as bronchitis or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Nuweiba

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like bronchitis adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Nuweiba

Nuweiba Central Hospital (Specialized Hospital under UHIS)
Address: Downtown Nuweiba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Access: Scheduled to open in early FY 2025/26 as part of the Universal Health Insurance rollout. This new hospital will have a fully equipped emergency department, ICU units, surgery, radiology, labs, blood bank, dialysis, and 10 outpatient clinics. Ambulance and walk-ins will both be accepted; triage on arrival. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Taba Heights Medical Center (serving Nuweiba-Taba Rd area)
Address: Taba Heights Medical Center, Nuweiba-Taba Road, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Access: Private clinic with urgent care services, open during resort/business hours. For conditions beyond its scope, stabilises patients and arranges ambulance transport to the nearest major hospital. Walk-ins accepted; ambulance arrivals also accommodated. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Klahin Abnoud Hospital
Address: Klahin Abnoud Hospital, Nuweiba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Access: Works as a local hospital; details on its emergency department are more limited. It appears to serve local inpatients and walk-in urgent cases. For serious emergencies or operations not handled locally, patients are usually transferred by ambulance to the new Nuweiba Central Hospital or other larger hospitals in the governorate. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Nuweiba, Egypt

In Nuweiba, pharmacies are known as saydalia in Arabic (صيدلية) or simply “pharmacy.” They are identified by green cross symbols or clear signage in Arabic and English. Pharmacies are mainly found along the main roads, near hotels, and within local neighborhoods, with some offering late-night service depending on the area’s activity.

Antibiotic Policy in Nuweiba

In Nuweiba, antibiotics are officially sold only with a doctor’s prescription, but in reality, many pharmacies may provide them over the counter without one.

Emergency Number in Nuweiba, Egypt

In Nuweiba, the primary emergency numbers are 122 for police, 123 for ambulance/medical emergencies, and 180 for the fire brigade/civil defence. These numbers are toll-free and available 24/7 from any phone.

When calling, stay calm, provide your exact location (street, hotel, or nearby landmark), and clearly describe the nature of the emergency so that the appropriate service can respond promptly.

Please remember: Emergency numbers are for life-threatening situations only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa are better suited and can connect you with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.