Over 3300 health professionals have registered for Qatar health 2021, which will be held virtually for the first time on January 20 till 23, 2021.

Qatar Health 2021 will focus on the mitigation of the pandemic and is a collaborative effort between Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Ministry of Public Health as the State of Qatar draws nearer to the FIFA World Cup 2022.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be live-streamed on a virtual platform to all attendees who wish to participate in these sessions.

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Through the incorporation of a new 360-degree format, viewers will have the chance to engage in a real-life simulation of a conference setting with its large halls and virtual promoters.

Qatar Health 2021 will offer a three-day program, with multi-disciplinary tracks, preceded by one-day pre-conference workshops and symposia.

The tracks are’ Pandemic Mitigation and Control’, ‘Post-Pandemic Preparations for Mass Gatherings’, ‘Post-Pandemic Trauma Systems’ and ‘Post-Pandemic Research’.

There are also three pre-conference tracks including ‘Heroic Nursing Practice During COVID-19; Critical Decision in Trauma’; and ‘Travel Health Preparedness During Sporting Events’.

According to Dr. Hassan Al Thani, Head of Hamad Trauma Center and Deputy Chair of Qatar Health 2021, there is a growing need to view strategies and real-life applications as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Moreover, Qatar Health 2021 will act as a platform to meet these needs and provide opportunities that foster best practices and developments in pandemic mitigation for healthcare professionals.

“The virtual platform enables us to reach a wider audience and gives attendees an immersive and hands-on experience,” she added.

Healthcare professionals in Qatar can register for the Qatar Health 2021 virtual conference by visiting hamad.qa

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