Sharjah healthcare discounts will provide government employees and their families with reduced-cost medical services at four Medcare facilities, including home healthcare, without requiring health insurance coverage.
SHARJAH: Sharjah healthcare discounts are expanding for government employees and their families after a new partnership between the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) and Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres.
The agreement, announced on October 21, 2026, will offer eligible beneficiaries discounted private medical services, including specialist consultations and home healthcare, without requiring health insurance.
The initiative aims to improve access to quality treatment while reducing healthcare expenses for families, elderly residents and People of Determination.
Who can benefit from the new healthcare discounts?
The agreement focuses on Sharjah government employees and their families, with additional attention given to senior employees and family members aged 65 and above.
People of Determination are also among the priority beneficiaries, including eligible uninsured residents with disabilities.
The partnership is designed to make private healthcare more accessible to individuals who may otherwise face financial or practical barriers to treatment.
What medical services are included?
The Sharjah healthcare discounts cover a range of medical and home healthcare services provided through Medcare’s network.
Home healthcare benefits include doctor-on-call consultations, home physiotherapy, short-term nursing care, wound management, injections and specialised intravenous therapy.
These services could be particularly beneficial for elderly patients, individuals recovering from medical procedures and people who require regular care at home.
Which Medcare facilities offer the benefits?
Eligible beneficiaries can access services at four Medcare locations in Sharjah:
- Medcare Hospital, King Faisal Road
- Medcare Hospital, Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street
- Medcare Medical Centre, Al Taawun
- Medcare Medical Centre, Al Zahia
The agreement creates additional treatment options for government employees seeking private medical care within the emirate.
What have health officials said?
Dr Abdul Aziz Saeed Al Mheiri, Chairman of Sharjah Health Authority, said the partnership supports the authority’s strategy to improve healthcare benefits, particularly for elderly beneficiaries.
Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, highlighted the importance of strengthening access to patient-centred healthcare through collaboration.
Dr Shanila Laiju, CEO of Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, also emphasised the role of public-private partnerships in developing an inclusive healthcare system.
How can eligible employees access the benefits?
The announcement identifies participating facilities and services but does not specify discount percentages, eligibility documentation or the application process.
Beneficiaries should confirm the applicable rates and conditions directly with Medcare or Sharjah Health Authority before booking treatment.
Impact to expect
The new Sharjah healthcare discounts could reduce medical expenses for eligible families, improve access to specialist treatment and strengthen support for elderly residents and People of Determination. The initiative may also encourage wider cooperation between government authorities and private healthcare providers across the emirate.
