Managing Pink Eye in Taba

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Taba

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

With Doctorsa you can connect with an English-speaking doctor via video call in just a few minutes, get medical advice and, if appropriate, receive an e-prescription that can be used at any pharmacy. No need to worry about office hours or holidays. Clear and upfront pricing: consultations start at $20, so tourists in Taba needing treatment for pink eye can access affordable healthcare without surprises. Insurances accepted but not required.

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Hospitals in Taba

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 pink eye 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 Taba

Taba Emergency Hospital
Address: Downtown, in front of Mövenpick Hotel, Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Access: Open 24/7 with full public emergency services. Ambulances (via the national emergency number) and walk-ins are received; triage is done immediately on arrival. Offers internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, intensive care, radiology, outpatient and inpatient services. The hospital has about 17 emergency reception beds and additional ICU inpatient capacity. It is accredited under Egypt’s national health standards. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Taba Central Hospital (Downtown)
Address: El Manfaz Street, in front of Mövenpick Hotel, Downtown Taba, Taba, South Sinai, Egypt
Access: Operates alongside Taba Emergency Hospital to provide emergency reception. Walk-in patients and ambulance arrivals are both accepted. Immediate triage; handles trauma, general surgery, obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, and emergent diagnostic imaging and labs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Taba Heights Medical Center
Address: Taba Heights, Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Access: Private facility offering medical and surgical emergency care with walk-in and ambulance access. Staffed 24/7, includes outpatient clinics and holds accreditation under Egypt’s national health care standards. For serious or specialized emergencies, stabilization and transfer to Taba Emergency Hospital or Central Hospital is arranged. :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 Taba, Egypt

In Taba, pharmacies are known as saydalia in Arabic (صيدلية) or simply “pharmacy.” They can be identified by green cross symbols or clear signage in both English and Arabic. Due to Taba’s smaller size and focus on tourism, pharmacies are mainly located near hotels, resorts, and border areas, with some offering late or 24-hour service.

Antibiotic Policy in Taba

In Taba, antibiotics are officially available only with a prescription, but pharmacists often sell them over the counter without one.

Emergency Number in Taba, Egypt

In Taba, 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 (hotel, street, or 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.