Primary Care and IFHAS Screening at Mediclinic Al Ain

What is Primary Care?

Primary care is your first point of contact for any health concerns you have. Our primary care services at Mediclinic, including general practice and family medicine, go beyond symptomatic relief to focus on your overall wellness, ensuring a seamless care experience from beginning to end.

What is the IFHAS programme?

The IFHAS programme is a health screening initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) to help individuals detect chronic diseases and cancers early and manage their health more effectively. This periodic comprehensive screening programme is designed to enhance quality of life for residents across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by focusing on prevention and early intervention. It encourages adults to undergo comprehensive health screening through their family medicine or primary care physicians.

Why regular health screening matters?

Regular screening allows conditions to be identified and treated before they become more serious. Through IFHAS, patients benefit from structured check-ups that build a clear picture of long-term health and wellbeing. The initiative promotes early detection, timely follow-up and improved patient engagement with their care.

Who should attend IFHAS health screening?

All Emirati adults aged 18 to 75 with Thiqa insurance are required to complete IFHAS screening for policy renewal. Screenings are carried out at Mediclinic’s primary care clinics and hospitals, where family medicine and general practice teams provide coordinated care before, during and after the appointment.

Screening services offered

Screenings are tailored to the patient’s age and gender. Each group includes the tests of the previous group, with additional checks introduced as health risks change over time.

For men

• 18–39 years: Oral health, mental health, cardio-renal-metabolic health, consultation, physical exam, blood pressure, height, weight, waist-to-hip ratio, BMI, blood collection, reproductive health (20–35 yrs).
• 40–75 years: Everything above, plus colorectal cancer screening (Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT Stool test), colonoscopy or liquid biopsy) vision screening (40–75 yrs), hearing and mental health screening(50–75years), lung cancer screening for heavy smokers (50–75years), bone health screening (60–75 years), abdominal ultrasound for aortic aneurysm (65–75 years).

For women

• 18–39 years: Oral health, mental health, cardio-renal-metabolic health, consultation, physical exam, blood pressure, height, weight, waist-to-hip ratio, BMI, blood collection, reproductive health (20–35 years), cervical cancer screening – PAP smear (25–29 years), HPV testing (30–65 years), breast cancer screening via CBE (clinical breast exam, 20–39 years) and Gail Model risk assessment (35–39 years).
• 40–75 years: Everything above, plus colorectal cancer screening (Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT Stool test), colonoscopy or liquid biopsy), vision screening (40–75 years), hearing and mental health screening (50–75 years), lung cancer screening for heavy smokers (55–75 years), breast cancer screening (mammogram, 40–75 years), bone health screening (60–75 years), abdominal ultrasound for aortic aneurysm (65–75 years).

What to expect?

Before your appointment
You will receive clear instructions about fasting and preparation, if required. Staff will guide you through what to bring on the day.

On the day
Your visit will include a set of tests based on your age and health profile. These are performed by trained nurses, physicians and laboratory staff, with a dedicated pathway to make the process straightforward.

Follow-up
A follow-up appointment or teleconsultation (phone call) will be arranged with your doctor, who will explain the screening test results and advise on any further action. The outcome will be added to your health record to inform your ongoing care.

Booking your IFHAS screening

Mediclinic offers IFHAS screening at all our primary care clinics and hospitals. If you hold Thiqa insurance, it is essential to complete your screening as part of your renewal process.