Request for temporary Closure/ Suspension of an activity or specialty for a period of maximum six months, with clarification for example maintenance work or emergency situation.
Service Summary:
The facility can request for temporary Closure/ Suspension of an activity or specialty through this service.
Required Documents:
- A clarification letter detailing the reasons of the temporary closure/suspension of activity.
- Other Supportive documents.
Conditions & Requirements:
- The facility license status should be "Active".
- To consider controlled medication.
Service Process:
- Application Submission.
- Application Review.
- Inspection Assignment and schedule if needed.
- inspection Execution.
- Final decision.
Service Output:
- Temporary Closure/Suspension of Activity Approval (PDF).
Service Fees:
- 1000AED.
Service Duration:
- 2 working days.
Service Delivery Channels:
- Through SHA Portal.
Related Services:
- Request to issue a final license to open a healthcare facility.
- Medicine transferring service.
- Medicine / Narcotic medicine destruction service.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When should I request a temporary closure or suspension?
You should submit a request if the facility is temporarily unable to operate fully or partially, due to reasons such as:
- Renovations or facility upgrades.
- Staffing shortages.
- Regulatory investigations or violations.
- Seasonal closures (e.g., mobile/remote clinics).
Can I reopen the facility before the expected end date?
Yes. You can submit a "Request to Reactivate Facility" before the projected reopening date.
Can a mobile or outreach facility be closed seasonally?
Yes.