Only Virtual Consultations for All Non-Essential Services at PHCC
For your safety, PHCC encourages all patients to visit health centers only when necessary. Health centers will continue to provide all essential healthcare services to walk-in and urgent-care patients. Commitment of our community to all preventive measures enhances the safety of our community. Virtual consultations are available for all non-essential services; limited on-site consultations due to COVID-19 restrictions. Booking an appointment for a telephone consultation is available through the 107 Hotline and for the Community Call Center through the 16000...
Read MoreModerna Vaccine Available at All 27 PHCC Health Centers, QNCC And Drive-Through Vaccination Centers
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is now administering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine across all 27 health centers, as well as at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), with teams from HMC team administering the vaccine in Lusail City and Al Wakra Drive-Through Vaccination Centers. The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) issued emergency use authorization, back in February, of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, the second Covid-19 vaccine to be approved for use in Qatar by the MOPH. Moderna Covid-19 vaccine was approved after the MOPH’s Department of Pharmacy...
Read MoreQNCC Receives The Public Seven Days a Week
Dr. Yasmin Ali Murad, Project Manager of COVID-19 National Vaccination Campaign: QNCC receives the public seven days a week -Less than an hour to complete the procedures and get the vaccine -Attendance requires having a prior appointment -More than 500 staff are working to serve the public -A valid QID and a health card must be presented -We renew appointments automatically and provide health card renewal service Work continues at a good pace at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), the main location for vaccination against COVID-19, which comes within the framework...
Read MorePrime Minister opens COVID-19 vaccination center at QNCC for teachers, school administration staff and other community members
His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, today opened a new COVID-19 vaccination center at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as Qatar expands its National COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Operated by Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), the first phase of the vaccination center will focus on vaccinating teachers and school administration staff, in addition to other essential workers and members of the public who meet the eligibility...
Read MorePHCC screened 25 Thousand FIFA Club World Cup Spectators
Under the guidance of the Managing Director, Dr. Mariam Ali Abdul Malik, PHCC has successfully completed the spectators screening project who attended the FIFA Club World Cup to complement the success achieved in managing the same project at the conclusion of HH Amir Cup and AFC Finals 2020, following the methodology and the firm system starting from Project Strategic Planning to Operational Implementation Phase. PHCC was responsible to screen the spectators to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, taking into consideration the latest public health measures including risk...
Read MoreInternal & External Renovations and Extension of Al Kaaban Health Care Center
In alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as Primary Health Care Corporation’s strategic activities to allow for enhanced accessibility to care with facilities of increased clinical capacity and ameliorated physical environment; the Corporation has successfully delivered the transformation of Al Kaaban Health Center. As part of the continuous improvements to PHCC existing Facilities, PHCC has launched complete remodeling of the existing facility, constructed an extension building as well as a new mosque, auxiliary buildings and new parking areas. The whole...
Read MoreMore people to access the COVID-19 vaccine as priority group age threshold lowered
In continuation of the implementation of the national strategy for vaccination against COVID-19, which consists of four phases distributed over the course of this year, the Ministry of Public Health has announced the amendment of the age threshold for priority groups to receive the vaccine. The change means all residents and citizens aged 60 years and above are eligible to receive the vaccine. Along with the addition of other categories of people with chronic diseases, this step represents a major expansion in the vaccination program, which aims to give priority in...
Read MorePHCC launches COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline Number
PHCC have activated a dedicated hotline number 402 77077 to enable those aged 65 years and above to book, cancel or reschedule pre-booked vaccination appointments. The dedicated line is currently available from 7am to 11pm. This number will be available to the elderly priority group only at this stage. The Ministry of Public Health announced that it has lowered the age threshold for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 65 years of age. The amendment sees the age threshold reduced from 70 years of age and means the following three. Vaccinations at health...
Read MorePHCC launches Nar’aakom Mobile App
Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched today ‘Nar’aakom’, a bilingual mobile application that provides comprehensive healthcare management on-the-go, from accessing upcoming appointments to applying for a health card online. With the launch of Nar’aakom, PHCC has made it easy for the people in Qatar to access digitized services for its 27 health centers, by making health care services easily accessible via smartphones. “Nar’aakom application allows people in Qatar to benefit from many of PHCC's digital services from the...
Read MorePHCC reports no serious side effects after one week of the launch of Covid-19 vaccination program
One week has passed since the first COVID-19 vaccine has been given in Qatar and the post- vaccine surveillance showed that no serious side effects have been reported. A small number of those vaccinated reported very modest side effects including low-grade fever, mild headache, fatigue and soreness at the injection site, which is commonly seen with other vaccines. Since the start of the vaccination campaign on Wednesday 23rd December, the PHCC teams have successfully vaccinated clients at 7 designated PHCC Health Centres, namely Al Wajbah, Leabaib, Al Ruwais, Umm Salal,...
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