Tribune News Network
Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the relocation of its Paediatric Emergency Centre (PEC) from PHCC Al Daayen to Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital from Sunday, September 8, 2024.
The Al Daayen PEC was first established in 2011 to provide paediatric emergency care to the local community living in the north region of Qatar. In 2023, the service treated almost 58,000 patients and with the continued growing demand for paediatric care and the need to expand services, it was decided to transfer to HMC’s nearby Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital which was opened in 2022.
The move will leverage Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and specialised medical expertise and resources, improving access to high-quality paediatric care and delivering a streamlined process for patients.
Dr Mohammed Alamri, chairman of Paediatric Departments at HMC and director of PECs, said: "The moving of HMC’s PEC from PHCC Al Daayen to Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital is focused on improved patient care and delivering a more integrated healthcare experience. We aim to create a more effective and patient-centred healthcare environment that prioritises excellence in care delivery and positive outcomes for all patients.”
Dr Ibrahim Fawzy, medical director and acting CEO of AAH, said: "The transfer of paediatric services to Aisha Bint Hamad Al-Attiyah Hospital represents a significant step towards improving paediatric healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes and advancing medical excellence. The service will continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and caters to the paediatric population aged 0-14 years old with emergency medical conditions.”
HMC provides five PEC’s across Qatar,dedicated to providing specialised care for children in emergency situations. With specially trained staff, these centres are designed to address the unique medical needs of young patients in a safe, child-friendly environment, ensuring timely and compassionate treatment for children.