The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently launched the first Guide to Cancer Care Services in Qatar, to make it easier for people suspected or confirmed to have cancer, to access care services, navigate the healthcare system and have a smooth effective experience throughout their treatment journey.
The initiative is in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Sidra Medicine, Qatar Cancer Society, National Cancer Program (NCP), and Qatar Red Crescent.
The guide follows the other MoPH initiatives previously launched, including the Three Principles for Healthcare Services in Qatar (for children, adults and the elderly); the Guide to Mental Health Services; and the Guide to Maternity Services. All guides provide patients with the information they need to access the particular healthcare services easily and to navigate the system conveniently. These guides aim to improve patient experience and make their treatment journey bearable.
Health services for cancer patients
The delivery of cancer health services had progressed enormously over the years. There have been significant advances in identifying, diagnosing and treating the disease. Qatar’s health system currently offers a wide range of cancer health services. However, it is vitally important that people understand how to access these services and choose the best way to manage their individual needs. The launch of the new guide provides a clear and concise resource for cancer health services in Qatar.
The launch of the guide also reflects the collaborative efforts of healthcare partners. These are important steps forward in the efforts to improve the cancer patient experience, reduce prevalence of the disease and ease the burden of cancer on Qatar and its people.
The guide is available in Arabic and English and will be distributed to the public on all cancer-related events. Copies will be available at healthcare facilities and their respective websites. You can also easily download the guide here.
Excellence in cancer care
Guided by sound national strategies and built on solid foundations developed through the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy (2011), Qatar National Cancer Research Strategy (2012) and National Cancer Framework (2017-2022), Qatar’s healthcare partners continue to deliver improved outcomes for cancer patients, leading Qatar to pursue excellence in cancer care with quality healthcare that exceeds healthcare systems in many developed countries, with services that are benchmarked against best international practices.
For more information about healthcare in Qatar, visit hamad.qa.
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