Dealing With Shingles in Cairo

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Cairo

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

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Hospitals in Cairo

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 Cairo

Qasr El Eyni (Kasr Al Ainy) – Cairo University Hospitals
Address: Qasr El Eyni Hospital, Kasr Al Ainy St., Cairo, Egypt
Access: Major public teaching hospital with a 24/7 emergency department; ambulances (call 122) and walk-ins are received and triaged on arrival for adult, pediatric, surgical and trauma care. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ain Shams University Hospital (El-Demerdash)
Address: Ain Shams University Hospitals (El-Demerdash), Abbasia, Cairo, Egypt
Access: University hospital with a 24/7 emergency/acute reception (walk-in and ambulance); immediate triage on arrival and on-site specialist teams for medical, surgical, pediatric and critical cases. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

As-Salam International Hospital – Emergency Department
Address: As-Salam International Hospital (Maadi / New Cairo branches), Cairo, Egypt
Access: JCI-accredited private hospital with 24/7 emergency services; accepts walk-ins and ambulance arrivals, triages immediately and provides advanced resuscitation, ICU and specialist referrals. :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 Cairo, Egypt

In Cairo, pharmacies are called saydalia in Arabic (صيدلية) or simply “pharmacy.” They are typically marked with a green cross or signage featuring the word “pharmacy” in English and Arabic. Pharmacies are widespread across the city, often open late, and some operate 24 hours, especially in busy or tourist areas.

Antibiotic Policy in Cairo

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

Emergency Number in Cairo, Egypt

In Cairo, 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, give your exact location (street name, landmark, or neighbourhood), and briefly describe the nature of the emergency so the operator can dispatch the appropriate service quickly.

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.