PM opens Qatar Health 2020

Jan 17, 2020

Qatar is well on its way to deliver amazing in 2022. The country’s different sectors have been pulling all the stops to ensure the best experience for international, regional and local football fans during the world’s most popular football tournament.

In line with this, Qatar’s health sector is also making sure it leaves no stone unturned to provide the best possible healthcare services during the major sporting event.

Yesterday, His Excellency the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated the first-of-its-kind, Qatar Health 2020 conference.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated Qatar Health Conference 2020 at Doha Sheraton Hotel on Thursday morning , the conference seeks to enhance the experiences of health care personnel in providing health care services during mass gatherings.#QNA pic.twitter.com/g0SuniQFYH
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) January 16, 2020

HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, HE the Minister of Transport and Communication Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti in addition to several dignitaries and senior officials also participated in the opening ceremony of the conference.

Qatar Health 2020 focuses on ‘mass gathering healthcare’ and seeks to enrich the understanding of healthcare professionals in dealing with healthcare concerns during mass gathering events.

“In recent years Qatar has hosted an increasing number of mega sporting events that attracted thousands. Mass gathering events, in general, have the potential to strain health systems. For this reason, we are focusing on ensuring the healthcare sector as a whole is fully prepared and able to appropriately respond,” said Dr Al Kuwari.

Minister of Public Health confirmed that all partners of the health sector in Qatar are working together to ensure that it is fully prepared to respond to the special requirements accompanying the hosting of major international sporting events. #QNA
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) January 16, 2020

“Qatar Health 2020 is part of our efforts to ensure our public healthcare system and professionals are ready for the 2022 World Cup,” the Minister of Public health added.

The three-day event provides a platform for attendees to exchange knowledge about best practices in public health, security, crowd as well as crisis management.

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Qatar Health Conference 2020 pic.twitter.com/ReKBy3ibHD
— مؤسسة حمد الطبية (@HMC_Qatar) January 16, 2020

The event also convenes international experts from the previous World Cup hosts Brazil and Russia, who are here to share their experiences in mass gathering healthcare with the conference participants.

The Ministry of Public Health, in conjunction with Hamad Medical Corporation, the Primary Health Care Corporation, and Aspetar, has organized the Qatar Health 2020 conference.

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