QNA
Doha
All expatriates and visitors to Qatar will be required to obtain health insurance to receive basic health care services in the country, according to draft law that comes with the aim of providing an integrated, high-quality, efficient and sustainable health system in the country.
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani on Wednesday chaired the cabinet's regular meeting held at its seat at the Amiri Diwan.
Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi issued the following statement:
At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet listened to the explanation provided by HE Minister of Public Health on the latest developments to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and affirmed the continuation of implementing the precautionary measures in order to combat this pandemic.
After that, the Cabinet considered the topics on the agenda as follows:
First- Approval of a draft law organizing health care services within the country, and referring it to the Shura Council.
The preparation of the draft law aims to providing an integrated, high-quality, efficient and sustainable health system, through:
Establishing the necessary policies, plans, procedures, systems and standards to provide health care services in governmental and private health facilities.
Determine the rights and duties of patients that must be taken into account when receiving health care services.
Providing health care services to citizens in government health facilities without charge. All residents and visitors to the country must obtain health insurance to receive basic health care services.
