MOHAP National Immunization Program (NIP) 2026
UAE Maternity & Childhood Vaccination
Complete guide to pre-natal care, hospital delivery packages, mandatory childhood immunization schedules (Birth to 6 Years), birth certificates, and maternity leave rights.
Maternal & Child Health System
Maternity healthcare and childhood immunization in the UAE are regulated under the **Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)** and local authorities (**DHA** and **DOH**).
Mandatory health insurance in Dubai and Abu Dhabi includes **statutory maternity benefits** covering antenatal care, hospital delivery, and newborn care.
Mandatory Childhood Immunization Schedule (NIP)
| Age Milestone | Mandatory Vaccines Administered | Health Target / Protection |
|---|---|---|
| At Birth (0 Days) | BCG + Hepatitis B (Dose 1) | Tuberculosis & Hepatitis B prevention |
| 2 Months | Hexavalent (DTaP, Hib, IPV, HepB) + PCV + Rotavirus | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Pneumococcal |
| 4 Months | Hexavalent (Dose 2) + PCV (Dose 2) + Rotavirus | Booster immunization |
| 6 Months | Hexavalent (Dose 3) + PCV (Dose 3) + Rotavirus | Primary series completion |
| 12 Months | MMR (Dose 1) + Varicella (Chickenpox) + PCV booster | Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Chickenpox |
| 18 Months | DTaP booster + Hib + IPV + MMR (Dose 2) + Hep A | Toddler booster protection |
| 5 to 6 Years | DTaP booster + IPV booster + MMR + Varicella | School entry mandatory immunization |
Delivery Package Costs & Coverage
- 🏥 Public Hospitals (DHA / SEHA): AED 7,000 – 12,000 delivery package
- 🏥 Private Hospitals: AED 12,000 – 35,000 depending on room & C-section
- 🛡️ DHA EBP Insurance Coverage: Up to AED 7,000 normal / AED 10,000 C-section
- 👶 Newborn Coverage: First 30 days automatically covered under mother's insurance
Birth Certificate Issuance Steps
- 1. Hospital issues official electronic Birth Notification
- 2. Apply online via MOHAP portal or TAMM (Abu Dhabi)
- 3. Upload Parents' Marriage Certificate (attested), Passports, & Emirates IDs
- 4. Attest official Birth Certificate at MOFA UAE for passport application
- 5. Apply for newborn residence visa within 120 days to avoid overstay fines
Frequently Asked Questions
Mandatory free vaccinations are given from birth (BCG, Hep B) through 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and school entry (DTaP, MMR, Polio, PCV).
Public delivery packages cost AED 7,000-12,000; private packages cost AED 12,000-35,000. Basic health insurance plans include mandatory maternity cover.
Submit hospital birth notification, attested marriage certificate, and parents' IDs via MOHAP/TAMM within 30 days. Apply for visa within 120 days.
MOHAP & DHA Verified
• MOHAP Vaccination Services: mohap.gov.ae
• DHA Maternity Services: dha.gov.ae