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Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a new strain of Coronavirus initially identified in Wuhan, China, and now affecting communities across the globe. 

The State of Qatar has taken all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in order to ensure the safety of all its residents. These precautionary measures may change based on the latest guidance provided by the national health authorities and international organizations regarding the spread of COVID-19. 

Primary Health Care corporation urges all citizens and residents to apply all preventive measures to protect against infection as recommended by the Ministry of Public Health on its website and social media accounts. 

A dedicated, round-the-clock call center has been set up to answer all questions and enquiries related to COVID-19. The hotline number is 16000 and it is toll-free. 

Covid-19’s related Health Care Services available within PHCC

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, PHCC has partnered with HMC and MoPH to introduce a set of virtual healthcare services designed to control the spread of the virus. 

The Community Call Center:

Patients requiring urgent consultations can call 16000 connecting them to PHCC’s Community Call Center This center provides 24/7 access for remote telephone and video consultations with a PHCC physician. Through this new service, the physician can offer guidance, diagnose conditions, and even provide prescriptions remotely.  prescriptions through this new service.

Telephone Consultation Service:

This service is designed for patients who have "pre-booked" appointments and serves as a substitute for the typical in-person visits with their physician. Its primary goal is to reduce the number of  patients physically visiting the health center and instead enable remote access to a range of services, including Family Physician, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Smoking Cessation, Dental, and more. 

Medication Refill & Home Delivery Service:

On March 25th, 2020, PHCC launched a new service at all its health centers called Medication Refill & Home Delivery. If you're a registered patient, you can now receive your prescribed medicines by sending a simple WhatsApp message to your PHCC pharmacy's dedicated phone number. This service is meant to keep you safe by helping you to avoid coming to the health center in person to reduce the risk of spreading the Coronavirus. 

Dedicated Test & Hold Health Centers facilities:

Currently, Rawdat Al Khail health center is the only center at PHCC designated to be a Test & Hold facility for all suspect cases of Covid-19. PHCC also made the Covid-19 test available at all other health centers within PHCC for suspect cases. 

For more information about the latest updates related to Covid 19 please visit the webpage created by MOPH in collaboration with HMC and PHCC: Click Here