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From The Report: Qatar 2024
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Qatar emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in robust shape, delivering a vaccine programme that had, as of May 2024, delivered 7.6m doses. The successful organisation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup helped boost the country’s global reputation for health care service delivery. During the tournament, the country deployed medical services across 100 competition and non-competition sites, with 113 clinics, 114 ambulances, 212 mobile medical units and approximately 2275 staff providing support. The favourable impression generated by Qatar’s efforts to ensure the health of visitors during the tournament is poised to bolster its position as it competes with other GCC countries in attracting health care investment and medical tourism.

This chapter contains interviews with Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, and Managing Director of Hamad Medical Corporation; and Mariam Ali Abdul Malik, Managing Director of the Primary Health Care Corporation.

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Overview

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Qatar emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in robust shape, delivering a vaccine programme that had, as of May 2024, administered 7.6m doses and protected the vast majority of the population. Moreover, shortly after the pandemic, the successful organisation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup markedly improved the country’s global reputation for health care service delivery. The state deployed medical services across 100 FIFA World Cup competition and non-competition sites, with 113 clinics, 114 ambulances,…

Interview

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Interview:Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari How does Qatar rank in global medical standards? HANAN MOHAMED AL KUWARI: Qatar has undergone a remarkable transformation in its health care services in recent years, positioning itself to meet global standards. The growth in the medical sector has allowed the country to measure its achievements against the best international health care providers. In early 2023 a study conducted by Brand Finance, a UK-based brand valuation consultancy, announced that five…

Interview

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Interview:Mariam Ali Abdul Malik How can the health care system contribute to improved public health outcomes? MARIAM ALI ABDUL MALIK: The imminent introduction of a mandatory health insurance system places primary care at the forefront of public health, and pushes providers to deliver comprehensive services that prioritise prevention, chronic disease management and patient engagement. The success of this approach will be measured by improved health outcomes and a subsequent reduction in…

Analysis

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