Health Regulation Services

Amend Temporary Closure/ Suspend Activity of a Healthcare Facility

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  • Service Beneficiaries
    Health Professionals Working in Health Facilities
  • Service Delivery Channels
    Electronic Portal
  • Service duration
    Two working days
  • Payment methods
    Electronic payment

Request to amend an Activity or Specialty with clarification in accordance with approved Health Standards and requirements.

Service Summary:

Request to amend a temporary closure / suspend of Activity or Specialty.

Required Documents:

  • A clarification letter detailing the reasons of amendment for temporary closure/suspension of activity.
  • Other Supportive documents.

Conditions & Requirements:

  • The facility license status is "Suspended".
  • The facility's controlled drugs status is “False”.

Service Process:

  • Application Submission.
  • Application Review.
  • Inspection Assignment and schedule if needed.
  • Inspection Execution.
  • Final decision.

Service Output:

  • Approval to Amend the temporary closure/suspension of activity (PDF).

Service Fees:

  • 500AED.

Service Duration:

  • 2 working days.

Service Delivery Channels:

  • Through SHA Portal.

Related Services:

Frequently Asked Questions:

When should I amend a temporary closure request?

You should request an amendment for reasons such as but not limited to:

  • The closure duration has changed (e.g., extended or shortened).
  • The facility reopens.
  • Services restored.
Can I cancel the closure entirely if the facility is now operating normally?

No — you must instead submit an amend a temporary closure request through the portal.

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