Yadoct health blog

Practical health advice for Algeria: booking a doctor's appointment, teleconsultation, prevention and chronic disease follow-up.

Pink October 2026 in Algeria: breast cancer screening, where and how to get checked

Pink October 2026 in Algeria: breast cancer screening, where and how to get checked

Over 13,000 new cases a year make breast cancer the most common cancer among Algerian women. What screening changes, who to see, and how to get a mammogram.

Prevention
7 min read
Dental emergency in Algiers: finding a dentist open now, in the evening or at the weekend

Dental emergency in Algiers: finding a dentist open now, in the evening or at the weekend

Toothache, broken tooth, abscess: when it is an emergency, where to go in Algiers at night or on Friday, and how to find a dentist open right now without hours on the phone.

Emergencies
6 min read
Free medical practice management software in Algeria: what it must do, and how to choose

Free medical practice management software in Algeria: what it must do, and how to choose

Calendar, online booking, waiting-room queue, patient records: the guide for doctors who want to digitise their practice in Algeria without paying a licence — and the traps to avoid.

Health professionals
8 min read
Duty pharmacies in Algeria: how to find the one open tonight

Duty pharmacies in Algeria: how to find the one open tonight

Need a pharmacy open right now? Yadoct shows Algiers' duty pharmacies in real time — day, night and 24/7 — commune by commune. Free, refreshed daily.

Health guides
6 min read
Algeria's new 2026 vaccination schedule: what changes for your children

Algeria's new 2026 vaccination schedule: what changes for your children

Algeria's vaccination schedule changed in 2026: HPV vaccine at 11-13, hexavalent shot, oral polio at 2 months. What changes, age by age, and where.

Pediatrics
7 min read
The Chifa card and chronic illness: your right to 100% coverage

The Chifa card and chronic illness: your right to 100% coverage

The list of 26 conditions covered at 100%, third-party payment at the pharmacy, prescription caps, CNAS and CASNOS files: your rights, explained.

Health guides
7 min read
Missed doses: why it happens and how to stop forgetting your medication

Missed doses: why it happens and how to stop forgetting your medication

A missed dose on a long-term treatment is never trivial. The most common causes, the right reflexes, and free reminders in the Yadoct app.

Chronic care
6 min read
Blood pressure: understanding your numbers and following up on hypertension in Algeria

Blood pressure: understanding your numbers and following up on hypertension in Algeria

One Algerian adult in four has high blood pressure, most without regular follow-up. What your numbers mean and why regular check-ups change everything.

Chronic care
6 min read
Back to school 2026 in Algeria: medical certificate, vaccines and your child’s health check

Back to school 2026 in Algeria: medical certificate, vaccines and your child’s health check

Medical certificate, vaccination record, eye and dental check: the back-to-school health checklist for parents in Algeria, and how to book before the September rush.

Pediatrics
6 min read
Seasonal flu 2026-2027 in Algeria: who should get vaccinated and when

Seasonal flu 2026-2027 in Algeria: who should get vaccinated and when

Algeria’s national flu vaccination campaign starts every autumn. Priority groups, the best time to get the shot, where to get it and when to see a doctor: the essentials before winter.

Prevention
6 min read
How to Book a Doctor's Appointment Online in Algeria

How to Book a Doctor's Appointment Online in Algeria

No more unanswered phone calls and wasted trips: here is how to book a medical consultation in Algeria from your phone, in just a few minutes.

Appointments
6 min read
Teleconsultation in Algeria: Seeing a Doctor Remotely

Teleconsultation in Algeria: Seeing a Doctor Remotely

Medical follow-up, quick advice, prescription renewal: teleconsultation saves many trips. Here is when it is appropriate and how to prepare for it.

Telehealth
7 min read
Finding a Medical Specialist in Algeria: A Practical Guide

Finding a Medical Specialist in Algeria: A Practical Guide

Cardiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, dentist… How to find the right specialist near you, in Algiers as in every other wilaya, and get an appointment quickly.

Health guides
6 min read
Medical Emergencies in Algeria: Key Numbers and the Right Reflexes

Medical Emergencies in Algeria: Key Numbers and the Right Reflexes

SAMU, Protection civile, on-call doctors: which numbers to dial, which signs should alarm you and what to do while waiting for help in Algeria.

Emergencies
5 min read
Less Waiting at the Doctor's: How the Digital Queue Ticket Works

Less Waiting at the Doctor's: How the Digital Queue Ticket Works

Hours in the waiting room for a few minutes of consultation? The remote queue ticket changes the experience. Here is how it works.

Appointments
5 min read
Diabetes in Algeria: Living Well with the Disease Day to Day

Diabetes in Algeria: Living Well with the Disease Day to Day

Diabetes is one of the most widespread chronic diseases in Algeria. Medical follow-up, diet, warning signs: the essentials to keep it under control.

Chronic care
7 min read
Ramadan and Health: Fasting Without Endangering Yourself

Ramadan and Health: Fasting Without Endangering Yourself

Diabetes, hypertension, daily treatments: how to approach the month of Ramadan with peace of mind, and which signs should lead you to break the fast.

Prevention
7 min read
Childhood Vaccination in Algeria: The Parents' Guide

Childhood Vaccination in Algeria: The Parents' Guide

Vaccination schedule, health record, fever after the shot, catching up after a delay: what every parent in Algeria should know about vaccination.

Pediatrics
6 min read