Doha, 06 Oct. 2024

Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, today launched Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Healthcare Strategy 2024-2030, marking a transformative step in Qatar's healthcare journey.

The strategy aligns closely with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy and the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, working together to define an ambitious vision for HMC that strengthens its role as a leading healthcare institution in the region, with a focus on delivering high-quality healthcare to the people of Qatar.

On the occasion, Dr. Al Kuwari stated that 'The health sector in the State of Qatar is witnessing great development and enjoys a distinguished global reputation thanks to an ambitious vision and the strengthening of leadership in the region'.

She stressed the importance of this next new phase for HMC, noting that 'HMC is characterized by a track record of great successes and achievements, having achieved unprecedented expansion with improved quality of healthcare. We look to the future to continue our evolution through this strategy that will provide a framework for elevating the organization to a new era of excellence in patient care', the press release stated.

'Through the successful implementation of this new strategy, we aim to achieve our vision of becoming a recognized leader in healthcare and trusted to provide quality, high value and innovative care for all', the Health Minister added.

HMC's healthcare strategy for 2024-2030 is built around three ambitious goals:

1. Lead and Shape: HMC will work proactively with partners to set clinical standards and ensure patients receive safe and reliable treatment anywhere in Qatar.

1. Deliver Best Value: HMC aims to achieve the best clinical outcomes and patient experience, ensuring value for patients and the system.
2. Learn and Create: Building on its strong foundation in research and education, HMC will continue to innovate and drive improvements in patient care.

About Hamad Medical Corporation

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East.

For more than four decades, HMC has been dedicated to delivering the safest, most effective and compassionate care to all its patients.

HMC manages fifteen specialist hospitals as well as the National Ambulance Service, mental health, homecare and residential care services.

HMC’s transformation over the past decade is unparalleled around the world. Since 2016, HMC has opened eight new hospitals and a range of new specialist facilities – further strengthening Qatar’s public sector hospital network.

Thirteen HMC hospitals hold corporate Academic Medical Center accreditation by the Joint Commission International, endorsing the quality and safety of services, while the Ambulance Service, Home Healthcare Service, Stroke Service and Palliative Care Service have all received prestigious JCI accreditation.

HMC is committed to delivering healthcare services on par with the world’s best and many of our services exceed international benchmarks for quality of care, including stroke, cardiology, trauma and cancer.

In 2023, HMC had four hospitals ranked among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers, with two achieving top 100 ranking; highlighting our commitment to combining patient care, medical research and education to achieve the best outcomes and experience for our patients.

HMC is leading the development of the region’s first academic health system – combining innovative research, top-class education and excellent clinical care – and is committed to building a legacy of healthcare expertise in Qatar.

HMC was also the first hospital system in the Middle East to achieve institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education – International (ACGME-I), which demonstrates excellence in the way medical graduates are trained through residency, internship and fellowship programs.