Doha: Under the theme 'Health for All,' Qatar is decisively progressing towards 2030 with a commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare for all residents. This initiative marks a significant phase in Qatar's journey to realize its National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), focused on ensuring long and healthy lives for both current and future generations.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, by the end of 2024, all public health entities, including the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, and the Primary Health Care Corporation, will have launched their health strategies for 2024-2030. These strategies aim to fulfill the healthcare needs of the population to the highest standards, striving for excellence and ensuring the highest possible quality of life in Qatar. The Third National Health Strategy sets several key healthcare goals: increasing life expectancy to 82.6 years, reducing non-communicable disease mortality by 36%, lowering infant mortality rates, and promoting physical activity among the populace.
Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Department at the Ministry of Public Health, Huda Amer Al Katheeri, emphasized Qatar's dedication to evolving its healthcare sector through the National Health Strategy 2024-2030. This vision aims to develop a healthcare system that aligns with the latest advancements, grounded in clinical excellence, sustainability, and innovation. The strategy builds on previous successes and aligns with the health priorities of the National Development Strategy 2024-2030, all within Qatar National Vision 2030.
The strategy focuses on improving health through physical, psychological, and social aspects, creating an environment where the community participates in health goals. It aims to enhance preventive and therapeutic interventions, reduce disease spread, and improve healthcare quality. The strategy also targets increasing local research, adopting innovative solutions, reducing non-communicable diseases, standardizing patient pathways, digitizing healthcare systems, and focusing on transition centers for patient rehabilitation.
Al Katheeri highlighted the strategy's integrated approach to achieving high clinical standards while ensuring financial and environmental sustainability. It aims to raise health awareness, empower individuals towards healthier lifestyles, and emphasize disease prevention and early detection. The strategy promotes 'Health in All Policies' by integrating public health into national policies for a positive community health impact.
Healthcare services aim to excel in patient care and experience through comprehensive care models. Improving primary and community care quality, expanding hospital and specialized center services, and ensuring efficient, prompt healthcare access are prioritized. The strategy also focuses on governance system development, transparency, and a sustainable health financing model. A digital transformation in healthcare, unified databases for decision-making, and research and development are emphasized.
Al Katheeri noted the strategy's 53 initiatives focus on health literacy, screening, early detection, long-term care services, and diverse population groups. It aims to enhance health governance, support research and innovation, strengthen public-private partnerships, and invest in biotechnology for a sustainable health future. The strategy represents a step toward a resilient healthcare system aligned with Qatar's aspirations for a sustainable, healthy future.
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched its Healthcare Strategy 2024-2030, aligned with national strategies, focusing on clinical standards, patient value, and research-driven improvements. The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) also launched its strategic plan for 2024-2030, focusing on population health, service quality, and sustainability.
The launch of these strategies comes as Qatar's health sector achieves significant milestones, including the first successful heart transplant by a local team. The National Center for Cancer Care and Research has become a leading treatment destination in the Gulf region. The country's organ donor registry now exceeds 580,000 donors, contributing to increased organ transplants. These achievements are the result of previous strategies and significant state investments in a flexible, smart healthcare system for all residents.