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need help bout my medical condition Sep 24, 2005
hi der!

im from the philippines and want to work and live ther in dubai. i am scared to apply thru agencies here in the philippines going to dubai because i have to undergo medical exam. so i am planning to get a visit visa and then look for job when im already der in dubai. i have hepatitis b, would dis hinder me from working and living in dubai? but, doctors told me that i am fit to work and this wil not harm the company im goin 2 work with. if im goin to get and find a job der in dubai, wud i still undergo medical exam for me to be able to get a working visa or resident visa? is the dubai govt strict in terms of this? pls help me how to get there with no hassles. need ur help.

il appreciate if u wil respond. tnx

sassy_girl
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Sep 24, 2005
even tho you are hired locally, you still have to go thur the medi test. After you are hired, the company will send you to have a blood test. I think (not 100% sure) you cannot work in the hospitality industry if you have hepetitis.
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medical condition Sep 24, 2005
im not goin to work in a hospital, im a marketing person and most of my jobs or the company im planning to work with must be in line wid sales and marketing or events handling. wud my medical condition affects my plans?
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Sep 24, 2005
yes they will check your blood and .. i think hepatitis is one of the Disease that they restrict from working ... cause its a contagious one ... but i dont know ... before you take the risk of buying a visa and coming here only to find out that you will be rejected of an employment visa due to hepa .. then i suggest you call the emerati embasy in Phils ... they should knoe better regarding this .. and they could help you better ... cause its really hard looking for a job now a days here in dubai .. theres a growing number of un employed filipinoes here in dubai ... because of those people who sell visit visa for employment pourposes without even screaning the applicant if he/she has a chance,.. or fit to work ... i hate to see a fellow kabayan come here and get disappointed specially with the amount of money involve just to get here !!! ... its always safe to check and be sure than to be brave and be sorry
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Sep 25, 2005
mAJOR pAIN wrote:yes they will check your blood and .. i think hepatitis is one of the Disease that they restrict from working ... cause its a contagious one ... but i dont know ... before you take the risk of buying a visa and coming here only to find out that you will be rejected of an employment visa due to hepa .. then i suggest you call the emerati embasy in Phils ... they should knoe better regarding this .. and they could help you better ... cause its really hard looking for a job now a days here in dubai .. theres a growing number of un employed filipinoes here in dubai ... because of those people who sell visit visa for employment pourposes without even screaning the applicant if he/she has a chance,.. or fit to work ... i hate to see a fellow kabayan come here and get disappointed specially with the amount of money involve just to get here !!! ... its always safe to check and be sure than to be brave and be sorry


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Re: medical condition Sep 25, 2005
sassy_girl wrote:im not goin to work in a hospital, im a marketing person and most of my jobs or the company im planning to work with must be in line wid sales and marketing or events handling. wud my medical condition affects my plans?


Yes major pain is right... i think you better check with the embassy first. No point coming here got a job and fail the blood test and get send back.

Good Luck!!
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Sep 27, 2005
actually, i lose confidence because of my condition. i know i am good at work, i am even promoted for a higher position, but wen i think of dis condition of mine, i got desperate coz i wanted to apply for big companies and abroad, and i dnt have the guts to do this because b4 i enter such companies, of course i hav to undergo med exam. i rili wanted to go to dubai but then.. coz of my case the only thing dat cums to my mind is to hav a visit visa which is not sure also because dubai myt be stict with this certain case. guys can u help me? pls if u hav tym may i know from u if companies there in dubai wud reject my case??? im actually, losing hope.. i dnt even know wer i got this and now its my major problem and hindrance to anythin i want
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Sep 27, 2005
How it transmits:

Hepatitis B is largely transmitted through exposure to bodily fluids containing the virus. This includes unprotected sexual contact, blood transfusions, re-use of contaminated needles and syringes, vertical transmission from mother to child during childbirth, and so on.

Please understand.. u spend money to come and earn money in dubai... here blood test IS mandatory for everyone who needs his PassPort to be stamped with a residence visa and a work permit...u r NOT allowed to work with a visit visa here. which is valid only for 60 days initially.

so here's what u got to do:

get in touch with the UAE embassy or consulate in manila and find out if HEP - B is included in the list of banned illness. if not.. get going.. if its listed.. dont worry much, waste money and ur time...be happy with what u already are into and cheer up....move up in life.. !!

we are sorry for what u r going thru .. but u GOT to understand this clearly... companies have got nothin to do with Blood test here which is carried out by the Government..Dont loose confidence.. stay away from alchohol which aggrevates the condition and go steady with medications....

Cheers....
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Sep 28, 2005
"Unprotected fun contact". Great expression. Oh, come on Sam, say what you mean, ballroom dancing is nothing to be ashamed of. But Hep B from doing the Cha-Cha.......are you sure?
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Sep 28, 2005
oral sex
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Sep 28, 2005
oral sex.. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Sep 28, 2005
this is strange.. know what.. am writing from the frst msg. S#X and its gettin posted as fun ....lol..
i guess Mr. Logic got the Logic right...
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Hope Sep 29, 2005
Do not lose hope.Although Hepatitis B is hard to cure,there are those who got rid of it.You just have to make your immune system strong and avoid those foods that kill.Why not ask your Doctor of the Interferon alfa injection.Monitor your health,get healthy let your body fight Hepatitis B. :)
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Sep 30, 2005
Unless you are high-level and critical to a business (eg director/senior executive level), such that they would be prepared to employ you on an (illegal) "visa hop" basis, then if Hep B is on the ban list, you unfortunately don't stand a chance.

If you did come and work here on a visit visa or spousal/family visa (not sure if you can get spousal visa or not with a "banned" condition) you may face imprisonment and certain deportation if you became ill with anything, and had to disclose your condition to doctors treating you.

I am very sorry to hear of your condition. I am even sorrier that paranoia and ignorance is still such here that people are banned for their medical conditions, even if they are prepared to bear their medical bills, but sadly it is so.

Even though the hundreds of thousands of tourists that flood through this place every year don't face a single check.
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Oct 01, 2005
got any idea if hep b is in the "banned list" in UAE?
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Oct 01, 2005
Hey Sassy Girl,

I found this info for you, it actually looks to me like Hep B is only a problem for working in certain industries. If you're in a non contact environment it doesn't look like it's a problem but check:

Medical Fitness Certificate





To protect Dubai population from imported Infectious Diseases all expatriates wishing to work or reside in Dubai, U.A.E must be subjected for some tests. Medical Fitness Services is the Centre for Infectious Diseases Screening and it is a requirement to get your Visa stamped in your Passport.

Rules & regulation

Any person working as a food handler i.e. Food Industry, Restaurant, Housemaids, etc.
This category-screening package includes:
- HIV test.
- HBV test.
- Chest X-ray.
Interpretation: Positive result of any test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.
Same tests will be done for Visa renewal.
Any person with Visa category as a Dependant (Housewives, Fathers, Mothers, etc.)
Only HIV test is required for both New cases and Visa renewal.
Test Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.
All other categories:
The screening package for new cases is:

HIV
Chest X-ray.
For Visa renewal: Only HIV test is required.
Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.
Procedure
The following are required in order to obtain this service:

Valid Health Card from Department of Health and Medical Services, Government of Dubai.
Medical Fitness Certificate that can be purchased in Department of Health, Health Card Section situated in Rashid Hospital or can be purchased in Medical Fitness Centres in Al Maktoum Health Centre or Jebel Ali Clinic Medical Fitness..
Certificate must be typed in Arabic language.
Service Location
Al Maktoum Medical Fitness Clinic is situated in “Al Maktoum Hospital”.Near the Fish Roundabout.
TelephoneContact: 04-2221211.
Extension 352, 364, 382, 283.

Jebel Ali Medical Fitness Clinic is situated in Jebel Ali Village.
Telephone Number: 04-8846601.
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Oct 02, 2005
i'm afraid u cannot get an employment visa in uae..cos for issuin an employment visa u have to undergo a blood test..and if teh results shows that u r positive for hepatatis u 'll be deported instantly,,

Tehre are no issues in visitin uae on visit visa
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Oct 02, 2005
Well according to the information I researched, you can work with Hep B so long as it's not in the hospitality industry or maid/nanny. So it's worth looking into.
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