My Wife Suddenly fell ill this morning, to a level that she couldnt bear it. So knowing what the government hospitals are and how they treat indians. We rushed to go to Yiaco Apollo, since it was the nearest, and a private outpatient clinic.
We parked, and walked to the door. its like “FRIDAYS-CLOSED” on a printed piece of paper. The Door was open, so we pushed it a guard waves out. “The Notice says we are CLOSED”. im like what the fuck…!!!!!!
I had no time to argue, so i left the place, and headed straight to Dar-Al-Shifa, which was open for emergencies, but had no Female General Medicine Doctor. The Egyptian Doctor who was there , had no idea what was wrong. I felt the nurse there, knows much more. Finally after some discussions and injections, my wife is better by evening, but she has to do some more tests, over the week.
Now im totally PISSED OFF, by the fact , a private hospital is closed on a FRIDAY. come nin-Ka-Poops… Sickness doesnt take a day off. Now dont give me that JAzz , that doctors need a day off. I know very well that Doctors work on Shifts in other hospitals.
So bloggers, God-Forbid if you fall sick on a friday, dont waste your time driving to Yiaco Apollo.
:o! hope she gets better soon!
Do doctors know anything these days??
Get well soon wishes for the Mrs.
Were the butchers closed too ? Man ! Yiaco Appollo has no doctors but butchers dressed as Doctors , so it is better to go to the butchers instead of Yikes . I have some stupid yet painful stories to tell about Yikes Appollo , but just want to ask you , if i take names of doctors will they sue me ?
Chikka : Thanks .. She will be posting here soon
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Grey : You can talk about them, but make it a General Statement , dont pin point anyone specific. Based on your experience its out to the reader how to react.
Grey has a true incident back at his blog…
http://greyfort1.blogspot.com/2008/02/yiked-at-apollo-true-story.html
Personally I think it’s not just hospitals (which have become a get rich quick cauldron for some people) it’s with anything that concerns customer service in Kuwait.
It’s like the people that work for these corporate houses of disgust think that they’re doing you a favor by answering your questions or tending to your problems. I’ve been having major arguments with a whole bunch of people regarding this and this list includes the people from Showtime, NBK and the works. Even my bakala guy seems to be getting bolder day by day!
I suppose having experienced the best of customer service all over the world, one does get a little agitated when you get into a similar situation in Kuwait. Of course there are a few good eggs in the basket but overall it’s quite appalling I must admit.
Opps, I forgot……..I hope Zita’s better now mate! Cheers!
Argh, I’m glad she feels a bit better, what a bunch of crap, you are either a hospital or not.
Insanity rules this place!
Fridays closed……
So what was the verdict? Have we found one nice hospital with efficient expat staff so we can boycott the rest?
Thanks for your all your wishes.
I’m finally feeling much better
Just wish nobody else has to go through this. I guess we feel comfortable that there are Indian docs at Yiaco Apollo who would understand us, so it’s just very sad that they think people do not fall sick on a Friday.
Gals & guys, try not to fall sick.
Mrs. Ray
recently i read many bad comments about appolo hosital. whats happening there?
Are you a bunch of idiots you want all facility ,you crib when you see indians And hide your tails and salute at other place . You do not desrve anything good
Good save you
Genius ? what are you talking about ? you dont even make sense?
Being the LARGEST Expat community in Kuwait (as per our Ambassador’s speech on 26th Jan 08), I strongly feel that Indians have not got their place in this country and are not respected for what they really deserve.
I have seen too few Indians talking to other expats/locals 1 to 1. While speaking on this subject with my Kuwaiti Boss, I felt that He has an Indian Driver & a maid at home and Indians as Senior Executives in the office, it is very difficult for him make any opinion or have a general respect for the Class called Hindi over here.
Indians are more polite and sub while talking to others but suddenly a polite Indian becomes an Arrogant Indian when he is talking to other Indian fellow. I have not seen it wit any other community.. I always see a filipina greeting other filipina with respect and a Lebonese being extra sweet to another lebonese person. Why Indians do not respect the Indians itself..
let us start respecting ourselves.. then expect respect from others..!! Gosh.. what the F*** I am saying.. completely out of context….
BTW… Try Mowasat Hospitalmy experience with them is better than Apollo and Local clinics. But only if you have Medical insurance.. or be prepared for a peeeeeel off..!!!