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As usual every year, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) was actively engaged in the celebrations of Qatar National Day (QND).
This year, QRCS’s medical professionals, volunteers, and relief workers were honored in the QND parade.
Being invited for the first time, QRCS’s personnel were recognized for their heroic achievements in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as their dedicated contributions to the efforts to protect the country against risks.
At the same time, QRCS’s Medical Affairs Division’s Medical Emergency Services (EMS) were mobilized to medically cover the public at the venues of celebration. All over QND, QRCS deployed 92 medical staff, 10 drivers, 4 supportive staff, 33 ambulance vehicles, 1 emergency vehicle, 1 4×4 type ambulance, 2 official vehicles, 1 jet ski, and 1 motorbike.
According to a report issued by QRCS’s Medical Affairs Division, the ambulance and medical coverage services offered during QND were as follows:
*QND Medical Coverage: 33 medical staff + 7 type II ambulances along Corniche.
*QND Walk Parade: 4 EMS staff along Corniche.
*EMS Vehicle Parade: 9 drivers, 6 type II ambulances, 1 emergency unit, 1 4×4 type ambulance, 1 jet ski, and 1 motorbike.*Swabbing Facility for Emir Club Final (in coordination with Hamad Medical Corporation [HMC]): 5 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at Al-Sadd SC, Al-Arabi SC, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), and Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).
In addition to the QND celebrations at Corniche, there were other events medically covered by QRCS, including:
*QND Fireworks at Corniche: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at the Palm Island.
*Emir Cup Fireworks: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at the Al-Rifaa New Stadium (Al-Rayyan).
*Film Shooting: 3 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance in Zekreet.
*Winter Festival: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
*Ajyal Film Festival: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at Lusail Marina.
The regular operations went normally as shown below:
*COVID-19 Operations: 20 medical staff + 10 type II ambulances at the Mekaines Quarantine Motel (blocks No. 11 13, and 18), Umm Qarn Quarantine, and Bu Sidra Quarantine.
*Industrial Project: 8 medical staff + 2 type II ambulances at Nakilat and Qatar Steel.
*First Aid Stations: 2 medical staff at Hyatt Plaza Mall and Villaggio Mall.
At the headquarters of the Emergency Operation Center, there were 2 medical dispatchers to regulate the activities of ambulance vehicles. Also, the EMS support and logistics team was stationed there, including 4 medical staff and 2 type II ambulances (standby).
The Workers’ Health Centers in Doha (Mesaimeer Al-Hemailah, and Fereej Abdul-Aziz) continued to work 24/7 during the QND holiday (departments of Urgent Cases, outpatient clinics, laboratory, X-ray, and pharmacy). The Clinics and ambulance services also went on at the Mekaines Quarantine Motel. Regarding the Workers’ Health Center in Zekreet, it worked normally during morning shift only.
All these health facilities are operated by QRCS, under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
This year, QRCS’s medical professionals, volunteers, and relief workers were honored in the QND parade.
Being invited for the first time, QRCS’s personnel were recognized for their heroic achievements in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as their dedicated contributions to the efforts to protect the country against risks.
At the same time, QRCS’s Medical Affairs Division’s Medical Emergency Services (EMS) were mobilized to medically cover the public at the venues of celebration. All over QND, QRCS deployed 92 medical staff, 10 drivers, 4 supportive staff, 33 ambulance vehicles, 1 emergency vehicle, 1 4×4 type ambulance, 2 official vehicles, 1 jet ski, and 1 motorbike.
According to a report issued by QRCS’s Medical Affairs Division, the ambulance and medical coverage services offered during QND were as follows:
*QND Medical Coverage: 33 medical staff + 7 type II ambulances along Corniche.
*QND Walk Parade: 4 EMS staff along Corniche.
*EMS Vehicle Parade: 9 drivers, 6 type II ambulances, 1 emergency unit, 1 4×4 type ambulance, 1 jet ski, and 1 motorbike.*Swabbing Facility for Emir Club Final (in coordination with Hamad Medical Corporation [HMC]): 5 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at Al-Sadd SC, Al-Arabi SC, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), and Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).
In addition to the QND celebrations at Corniche, there were other events medically covered by QRCS, including:
*QND Fireworks at Corniche: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at the Palm Island.
*Emir Cup Fireworks: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at the Al-Rifaa New Stadium (Al-Rayyan).
*Film Shooting: 3 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance in Zekreet.
*Winter Festival: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
*Ajyal Film Festival: 2 medical staff + 1 type II ambulance at Lusail Marina.
The regular operations went normally as shown below:
*COVID-19 Operations: 20 medical staff + 10 type II ambulances at the Mekaines Quarantine Motel (blocks No. 11 13, and 18), Umm Qarn Quarantine, and Bu Sidra Quarantine.
*Industrial Project: 8 medical staff + 2 type II ambulances at Nakilat and Qatar Steel.
*First Aid Stations: 2 medical staff at Hyatt Plaza Mall and Villaggio Mall.
At the headquarters of the Emergency Operation Center, there were 2 medical dispatchers to regulate the activities of ambulance vehicles. Also, the EMS support and logistics team was stationed there, including 4 medical staff and 2 type II ambulances (standby).
The Workers’ Health Centers in Doha (Mesaimeer Al-Hemailah, and Fereej Abdul-Aziz) continued to work 24/7 during the QND holiday (departments of Urgent Cases, outpatient clinics, laboratory, X-ray, and pharmacy). The Clinics and ambulance services also went on at the Mekaines Quarantine Motel. Regarding the Workers’ Health Center in Zekreet, it worked normally during morning shift only.
All these health facilities are operated by QRCS, under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
