Health · Zallaq, Bahrain
A Ministry of Health Centre located in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain.
to access comprehensive, primary healthcare services including general medicine, dental care, mother and child services, & specialized clinics like diabetes management.
Public healthcare in Bahrain is historically rooted in providing universal, comprehensive coverage. The Al Zallaq Health Center operates under the umbrella of Primary Healthcare Centers Bahrain. For years, the center has functioned as a community-first clinic, expanding over the years to manage chronic local burdens, such as diabetes and non-communicable diseases. A major historical pivot occurred during Bahrain’s broader healthcare autonomy shift under the Sehati Program. This program decentralized administration from the core Ministry of Health, transitioning centers like Zallaq into independent, more agile operational units led by local boards of trustees and dedicated clinical heads.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- By appointment: Log into either portal using your eKey or CPR/Identity Card details, select Zallaq Health Center, choose your family doctor or general clinic slot, and confirm. Alternatively, you can book over the phone via the universal hotline at +973 8000 7000.
- Best time: The center is split into morning and evening shifts. It operates under specific official hours rather than being open 24/7 or depending on optimal seasonal times.
- Allow: Plan for 45 to 60 minutes for a routine general practice appointment.
- Address: Building 73, Road 5707, Block 1057
- Phone: +973 1763 7888
- Website: Ministry of Health - Zallaq Health Center Profile
Opening hours
- Monday: 07:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 – 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 – 19:00
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 07:00 – 19:00
What's here
Toilets, Appointment desk, Women's section, Free parking, Seating.
Local tips
- • The Pharmacy Bypass: Pick up your prescriptions during the afternoon or evening shifts because the morning pharmacy queues are notoriously long and can double your wait time.
- The "No Slots" Secret: If the online portal shows zero open slots, call the 80007000 hotline right at 07:00 AM when the system refreshes, as they hold back a few same-day slots for phone bookings.
- The Friday/Saturday Hub: If you have an urgent medical issue on the weekend when Zallaq is closed, bypass it completely and drive straight to Hamad Kanoo Health Center in Riffa, which handles Zallaq patients 24/7.
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