Health guides
Practical advice and health guides to help you navigate care, book appointments and understand your journey in Algeria.
Editorial guides
Finding an on-call doctor in Algeria: the guide
Need a doctor at night, on a weekend or a public holiday in Algeria? Learn how to find an on-call doctor, reach emergency services and know when to call SAMU.
Rédaction Doctavie · 2 min read
Chest pain: when to worry and who to see
Chest pain can be harmless (stress, muscle, reflux) or signal a cardiac emergency. Learn the warning signs, when to call for help, and which doctor to see in Algeria.
Rédaction Doctavie · 2 min read
Diabetes: symptoms, monitoring and when to see a doctor
Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by excess sugar in the blood. Spot the early symptoms, understand recommended monitoring and know when to see a doctor in Algeria.
Rédaction Doctavie · 3 min read
CHIFA / CNAS reimbursement: how does it work?
The CHIFA card lets CNAS members get care and medicines reimbursed in Algeria. Learn how the third-party-payment system works, what is covered and how to get reimbursed.
Rédaction Doctavie · 3 min read
Teleconsultation in Algeria: how does it work?
Teleconsultation lets you see a doctor remotely by video. Here is how it works in Algeria and when to use it.
Rédaction Doctavie · 1 min read
On-duty pharmacies in Algeria: how to find one
An on-duty pharmacy is open at night, on weekends and public holidays. Here is how to quickly find one near you in Algeria.
Rédaction Doctavie · 1 min read
When should you see a cardiologist?
A cardiologist is the doctor specialising in the heart and blood vessels. Learn the symptoms that warrant a visit, what a cardiac work-up involves, and how to book in Algeria.
Rédaction Doctavie · 2 min read
Articles by doctors
Vivre la grossesse sereinement avec Doctavie
Suivi maternel — semaine après semaine
Karim Benali · 5 min read
5 gestes simples pour mieux contrôler sa tension artérielle
Conseils pratiques pour les patients hypertendus
Karim Benali · 4 min read
Diabète de type 2 : que mettre dans son assiette ?
Guide nutritionnel adapté au contexte algérien
Karim Benali · 6 min read