How the Health System Works Together
Qatar’s various healthcare providers work closely together to deliver the very best healthcare services to Qatar’s population. Referrals between providers Primary care centres are usually the first point of contact…
Healthcare in Qatar
Many changes and improvements have been introduced since the country opened its first hospital over 60 years ago. Billions of dollars are being spent on improving and expanding Qatar’s healthcare…
HMC’s Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center Receives Recognition from SSH
Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center was awarded the prestigious provisional accreditation in Teaching and Education by the internationally renowned Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)….
HMC Updates Visitor Policy for Non-COVID-19 Hospitals
From 3 June 2021, visiting hours for Hamad Medical Corporation non-COVID-19 facilities will be from 12:30 pm to 8 pm daily. Please note that all other measures remain in place…
HMC Wins ‘Elite Hospital’ Award in Arab Hospitals Federation Gold Initiative
Hamad Medical Corporation has been awarded the ‘Elite Hospital’ award in phase two of the Arab Hospitals Federation Gold Initiative for its role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arab Hospitals…
HMC Sealine Medical Clinic Concludes Services for 2020/21 Camping Season
The Clinic received 817 patients throughout its operations Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Sealine Medical Clinic has concluded its services for the 2020/21 camping season. The clinic has been operating for…
HMC, Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation Sign MoU for Joint Cooperation
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF) signed a memorandum of understanding for joint cooperation. The terms of the MoU cover areas of cooperation between ALF…
HMC and PHCC No Longer Allow Visitors at COVID-19 Facilities
Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Qatar, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) are now implementing a stricter visitor policy for all hospitals…
Expert Calls on Families to Support Elderly Relatives to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Dr Hanadi Al Hamad, National Health Strategy 2018-2022 Lead for Healthy Ageing, is calling on family members to support their elderly relatives to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr Al Hamad…
HMC Joins Virtual WHO Session on Ban of Shisha in Public Places
The Tobacco Control Center at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), a certified centre for tobacco control in Qatar, recently participated in a virtual session hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO)…