UAE health authority clarifies AED 15,000 fine for ambulance violation

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Abu Dhabi's healthcare sector regulator has dismissed a local media report on AED 15,000 fine for residents over ambulance protocol violation as "incorrect".

Taking to their official social media handles, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) said the newspaper had inaccurately referenced a circular about procedures related to ambulance services for non-emergency cases.

It said the AED 15,000 penalty is for Abu Dhabi hospitals violating the rule, and not residents.

The authority added that hospitals in the capital will be in-charge of providing "licensed" ambulance service for patients based on their medical condition, with the cost covered under the patient's health insurance.

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