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Tribune News Network
Doha
State-of-the-art health-monitoring technologies will be deployed to support the wellbeing of workers on Qatar 2022 construction projects in the next phase of a programme delivered by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).
A team of experts from the globally renowned medical university will use evidence-based monitoring technology solutions to undertake a three-year field assessment for construction workers on the World Cup projects sites.
Hi-tech devices will be used to monitor key health indicators such as heart rate and rhythm, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body temperature and hydration in order to identify individuals at risk and ensure preventive measures and care systems are put in place.
The first phase of the initiative, carried out in 2018, involved SC and WCM-Q partnering to conduct health checks for construction workers, conducting health awareness and training campaigns, and working with caterers to optimise the nutritional value of workers’ meals. This work also sets the standards for existing health screening and medical care delivery for workers.
Mahmoud Qutub, executive director of the SC’s Workers’ Welfare Department, said: “We are delighted to continue our engagement with the renowned team of experts at WCM-Q. Protecting the health of the workers is of paramount importance to the SC, and this innovative project will further enhance our capacity to do that. This initiative is part of our broader suite of health and safety initiatives and a follow-up on the recent decision by the SC to mandate the comprehensive medical screenings for all workers, currently being carried out by the Qatar Red Crescent.”Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar will use evidence-based monitoring technology solutions to undertake a three-year field assessment for construction workers on SC sites
This is part of the second phase of a programme delivered in partnership with the Supreme Committee
Doha
State-of-the-art health-monitoring technologies will be deployed to support the wellbeing of workers on Qatar 2022 construction projects in the next phase of a programme delivered by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).
A team of experts from the globally renowned medical university will use evidence-based monitoring technology solutions to undertake a three-year field assessment for construction workers on the World Cup projects sites.
Hi-tech devices will be used to monitor key health indicators such as heart rate and rhythm, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body temperature and hydration in order to identify individuals at risk and ensure preventive measures and care systems are put in place.
The first phase of the initiative, carried out in 2018, involved SC and WCM-Q partnering to conduct health checks for construction workers, conducting health awareness and training campaigns, and working with caterers to optimise the nutritional value of workers’ meals. This work also sets the standards for existing health screening and medical care delivery for workers.
Mahmoud Qutub, executive director of the SC’s Workers’ Welfare Department, said: “We are delighted to continue our engagement with the renowned team of experts at WCM-Q. Protecting the health of the workers is of paramount importance to the SC, and this innovative project will further enhance our capacity to do that. This initiative is part of our broader suite of health and safety initiatives and a follow-up on the recent decision by the SC to mandate the comprehensive medical screenings for all workers, currently being carried out by the Qatar Red Crescent.”Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar will use evidence-based monitoring technology solutions to undertake a three-year field assessment for construction workers on SC sites
This is part of the second phase of a programme delivered in partnership with the Supreme Committee
