Medyc · Addis Ababa

A doctor at home
in Addis Ababa.

A doctor comes to examine you at home in Addis Ababa. Your prescription and documents stay in your Medyc space.

In short

The home doctor visit in brief.

  • Who comes

    A doctor, matched to what you need. Tell us your preferred language.

  • When

    At the appointment agreed with you.

  • Where

    At your home in Addis Ababa. The team checks your address and what you need.

  • The price

    Price given by the team. It depends on your request.

The service

What a doctor’s home visit includes.

Included

  • A consultation at home with a doctor, examination included
  • A prescription if the doctor considers it necessary, saved in your Medyc space
  • A referral for tests, to a specialist or to a partner facility if needed
  • Payment methods explained by the team

Not included

  • Emergency care (numbers below)
  • The medicines themselves: they are prepared by a pharmacy
  • Visits outside Addis Ababa, unless the team agrees
In an emergency

Medyc is not an emergency service. In Addis Ababa, dial 907 for a Red Cross ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department.

How it works

From your request
to the visit.

  1. Medyc app screen: choosing between video consultation, partner clinic and home visit01

    Describe what you need

    Request a visit and give your neighbourhood and preferred language. Keep medical details for your conversation with the care team.

  2. 02

    Check the details

    The team confirms the doctor, the appointment, the total cost and payment.

The price

What a doctor’s home visit costs.

The cost depends on the visit and your address. The team confirms the total and the payment methods before you book. Additional tests and medicines are charged separately.

Price given by the team

Getting ready

What to have ready.

Have ready

  • Your symptoms written down, with how long they have lasted
  • Your prescriptions, current medicines and recent results
  • Your neighbourhood and a landmark
  • Your preferred language for the visit

Where we go

Visits take place in Addis Ababa. Tell us your neighbourhood: the team checks the address and what you need. For another city, ask the team before making any arrangements.

FAQ

Your questions about a doctor at home.

Can a doctor come to my home in Addis Ababa?

Yes. Medyc arranges home visits by a doctor in Addis Ababa. Tell us what you need and your neighbourhood: the team arranges the visit.

How much does a home doctor visit cost in Addis Ababa?

The price depends on the visit and your address. The team confirms the total cost and the payment methods before you book.

Can the doctor write a prescription at home?

Yes, if the doctor considers it necessary after examining you. Your prescription is then saved in your Medyc space, and a pharmacy can prepare the medicines.

Doctor or nurse at home: which should I ask for?

A doctor comes to examine you and decide on treatment. A nurse comes for prescribed care: a sample collection, an injection or wound care. If you are unsure, describe what you need to the team and they will guide you.

Can a relative abroad arrange or pay for the visit?

Yes. A relative can discuss the visit and payment with Medyc. You decide what information may be shared with them.

Is Medyc an emergency service?

No. In Addis Ababa, dial 907 for a Red Cross ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department.

Your request

Request a doctor’s visit.

Tell us what you need and your neighbourhood. The team in Addis Ababa gets back to you to arrange the visit.