Dealing With Shingles in Ain Sokhna

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Ain Sokhna

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Hospitals in Ain Sokhna

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 shingles 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 Ain Sokhna

Galala University Hospital (Suez Governorate)
Address: Galala University Hospital, Galala, Suez Governorate, Egypt
Access: University hospital providing a full emergency department. Ambulance and walk-ins are accepted, triage happens immediately. Offers general medical, surgical, orthopedic, and trauma services. Located about 30-40 minutes drive from Ain Sokhna, many resorts refer severe cases here. ([travel guide sources](https://travel.tripmasters.com/ain-sokhna-travel-guide/))

Porto Sokhna Clinic
Address: Porto Sokhna Clinic, Porto Sokhna, Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate, Egypt
Access: Private clinic handling urgent care during resort/residential hours. Minor emergencies and common medical issues are treated on-site. For serious or life-threatening conditions, patients are stabilized and then transferred via ambulance to Galala University Hospital or Suez. Walk-in and ambulance patients are accepted; full emergency surgery is limited or not available locally. ([travel guide sources](https://travel.tripmasters.com/ain-sokhna-travel-guide/))

Ain El-Sokhna Emergency Hospital (Under Construction)
Address: Site for Ain El-Sokhna Emergency Hospital, Suez Governorate, Egypt
Access: Planned 20,000-m² facility, expected to open by 2025. Will serve as full emergency hospital for the Ain Sokhna area including 24/7 emergency department, trauma, resuscitation, diagnostics, and stabilization of critical cases. Once operational, it will reduce travel time to major hospitals for residents and tourists. ([Health Ministry update](https://www.egyptindependent.com/health-min-follows-up-implementation-progress-of-ain-el-sokhna-emergency-hospital/))

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 Ain Sokhna, Egypt

In Ain Sokhna, pharmacies are known as saydalia in Arabic (صيدلية) or simply “pharmacy.” They are usually identified by green cross signs or the word “pharmacy” displayed in both English and Arabic. Most are located near resorts, main roads, and residential areas, and some operate late or 24 hours a day to serve both locals and visitors.

Antibiotic Policy in Ain Sokhna

In Ain Sokhna, antibiotics are officially available only with a doctor’s prescription, but in practice, many pharmacies sell them over the counter without one.

Emergency Number in Ain Sokhna, Egypt

In Ain Sokhna, 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, resort, or local 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.