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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC diabetes centres earn prestigious recertification from JCI
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant advancement for diabetes care in the region, Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) National Diabetes Centers, under the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), have achieved their third consecutive Clinical Care Programme Certification (CCPC) from Joint Commission International (JCI). HMC's National Diabetes Centers – based at Hamad General Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital and the Women's Wellness and Research Center – serve more than 100,000 patients annually, with over 160,000 visits across the three locations. This renewed certification, following rigorous evaluation, highlights HMC's continued dedication to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centered outcomes across its National Diabetes Centers. Dr Khalid Mohammed Al Jalham, HMC's Chief Medical Officer, emphasized the significance of this achievement: 'This recertification is a testament to the strength of our specialist services and the dedication of our multidisciplinary teams. It reflects the success of our strategic direction to elevate secondary and tertiary care services across the Corporation. I am proud of our teams' alignment with our overarching quality agenda and their shared commitment to delivering world-class care that meets the evolving needs of the local population.' This achievement is aligned with the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 (NHS-3) Action Plan on Obesity, Diabetes and Modifiable Risk Factors for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases (ASCVDs). Under this framework, HMC's diabetes centers operate as Centers of Excellence, providing specialized secondary and tertiary care for complex cases, while supporting the national shift toward integrated, preventive and community-based models of chronic disease management. Dr. Dabia Al Mohanadi, Division Chief of Endocrine and Director of the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), HMC said: 'This JCI CCPC recertification affirms our leadership as a regional model for integrated diabetes care and validates the exceptional quality of services we deliver every day. It reflects our commitment to the NHS-3 Action Plan's vision of specialized centres of excellence that optimize outcomes through multidisciplinary expertise, innovation and patient-focused care. Our National Diabetes Centers, under Qatar Metabolic Institute, remain at the forefront of managing complex cases, guiding system-wide improvement and supporting the decentralization of routine care to primary health settings.' Dr. Mahmoud Ali Zirie, Director of the HGH-based center said that the facility is designed to manage the most complex diabetes cases in Qatar. 'This renewed certification is a strong endorsement of our patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care.' At the Women's Wellness and Research Center, Dr. Mohammed Bashir, Director of the National Diabetes Center noted that the recertification highlights the importance of continuity in maternal health. 'This recognition ensures that our diabetes-in-pregnancy care remains aligned with global best practices. It's a critical step in safeguarding both maternal and neonatal outcomes and reinforces our role as a national referral center for this patient group.' Dr. Khaled Mansur Dukhan, Director of the National Diabetes Center at Al Wakra Hospital added: 'The certification process has elevated our delivery of care through enhanced consistency, clearer care pathways and a stronger focus on patient experience and outcomes.' HMC's diabetes services are delivered by highly coordinated multidisciplinary teams comprising physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, and administrative professionals who are united by a mission to prevent complications and empower individuals with diabetes to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. The JCI CCPC is considered one of the world's most rigorous healthcare certifications, requiring adherence to clinical guidelines, measurable quality outcomes and a sustained culture of safety. Preparation for recertification typically spans 36 months and reflects deep institutional commitment across all levels. This recognition not only reinforces Qatar's leadership in chronic disease management but also highlights the strategic role of HMC's National Diabetes Centers in delivering on the NHS-3's bold vision for population health transformation.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC's National Diabetes Centers earn prestigious recertification from Joint Commission International
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) National Diabetes Centers, under the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), have achieved their third consecutive Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) from Joint Commission International (JCI). HMC's National Diabetes Centers, based at Hamad General Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital and the Women's Wellness and Research Center, serve more than 100,000 patients annually, with over 160,000 visits across the three locations. This renewed certification, following rigorous evaluation, highlights HMC's continued dedication to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centered outcomes across its National Diabetes Centers. HMC's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Khalid Mohammed Al Jalham emphasized the significance of this achievement and said: "This recertification is a testament to the strength of our specialist services and the dedication of our multidisciplinary teams. It reflects the success of our strategic direction to elevate secondary and tertiary care services across the Corporation. I am proud of our teams' alignment with our overarching quality agenda and their shared commitment to delivering world-class care that meets the evolving needs of the local population." This achievement is aligned with the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 (NHS-3) Action Plan on Obesity, Diabetes and Modifiable Risk Factors for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases (ASCVDs). Under this framework, HMC's diabetes centers operate as Centers of Excellence, providing specialized secondary and tertiary care for complex cases, while supporting the national shift toward integrated, preventive and community-based models of chronic disease management. Division Chief of Endocrine and Director of the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI) at HMC, Dr Dabia Al Mohanadi said: "This JCI CCPC recertification affirms our leadership as a regional model for integrated diabetes care and validates the exceptional quality of services we deliver every day. It reflects our commitment to the NHS-3 Action Plan's vision of specialized centers of excellence that optimize outcomes through multidisciplinary expertise, innovation and patient-focused care. Our National Diabetes Centers, under Qatar Metabolic Institute, remain at the forefront of managing complex cases, guiding system-wide improvement and supporting the decentralization of routine care to primary health settings." Director of the HGH-based center, Dr Mahmoud Ali Zirie, said that the facility is designed to manage the most complex diabetes cases in Qatar, adding: "This renewed certification is a strong endorsement of our patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care." At the Women's Wellness and Research Center, Director of the National Diabetes Center, Dr Mohammed Bashir, noted that the recertification highlights the importance of continuity in maternal health. "This recognition ensures that our diabetes-in-pregnancy care remains aligned with global best practices. It's a critical step in safeguarding both maternal and neonatal outcomes and reinforces our role as a national referral center for this patient group," he added. Director of the National Diabetes Center at Al Wakra Hospital, Dr Khaled Mansur Dukhan, said: "The certification process has elevated our delivery of care through enhanced consistency, clearer care pathways and a stronger focus on patient experience and outcomes." HMC's diabetes services are delivered by highly coordinated multidisciplinary teams comprising physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, and administrative professionals who are united by a mission to prevent complications and empower individuals with diabetes to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. The JCI CCPC is considered one of the world's most rigorous healthcare certifications, requiring adherence to clinical guidelines, measurable quality outcomes and a sustained culture of safety. Preparation for recertification typically spans 36 months and reflects deep institutional commitment across all levels. This recognition not only reinforces Qatar's leadership in chronic disease management but also highlights the strategic role of HMC's National Diabetes Centers in delivering on the NHS-3's bold vision for population health transformation.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Seitz to launch Diocese environmental plan during special Mass on Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz will celebrate a special bilingual Mass Sunday, May 25 and will sign and inaugurate the Diocese's environmental action plan. The Mass will be at 11 a.m. May 25 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 930 E. Redd Road. The Mass will mark the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si', Pope Francis' landmark encyclical on care for 'our common home,' and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's 'Canticle of the Creatures,' the Diocese said. As part of this diocesan celebration, Seitz will officially sign and inaugurate the Laudato Si' Action Plan for the Diocese of El Paso. 'This new plan will guide the local Church's commitment to the values of Laudato Si' and Laudate Deum, deepening efforts toward environmental stewardship and solidarity with the poor across all ministries and institutions,' the Diocese said. The Mass will bring together representatives from local parishes, Catholic organizations, and environmental advocacy groups, including the Care for Creation Ministry at St. Luke, the Texas Chapter of the Laudato Si' Movement, and New Mexico–El Paso Power and Light, the Diocese said. 'Pope Francis reminds us that care for the Earth is inseparable from care for the most vulnerable,' Seitz said. 'This plan invites every person, parish, and diocesan structure to reflect on our impact and take real steps to live more sustainably and faithfully.' Released on May 24, 2015, Laudato Si' called for an 'integral ecology' that recognizes the deep connections between the environmental crisis and global inequality, the Diocese said. In 2023, Pope Francis continued this message with Laudate Deum, which addressed the growing climate emergency and the moral urgency of collective action. The Diocese's new action plan will provide tools and guidance for all Catholics to engage in concrete steps, the Diocese said. These actions can include creating special ministries, evaluating use of resources and adopting sustainable practices, the Diocese said. The Laudato Si' Diocesan Action Commission is available to assist parishes and organizations looking to implement or expand environmental initiatives, the Diocese said. For more information, contact laudatosicommissiondep@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Post
Families in Britain urged to come forward as Tuam exhumation work begins
THE Office of the Director of Authorised Interventions at Tuam (ODAIT) is set to begin work this summer on exhuming the remains of children who were buried in underground chambers on the grounds of the former Mother and Baby institution in Tuam, Co. Galway. These chambers were previously part of a sewage system, and the institution operated from 1925 to 1961. The intervention follows two years of preparation and planning due to the sensitive and complex nature of the work. A shrine and garden at the site of the mass burial plot in Tuam The aim of the intervention is to restore dignity in death and, where possible, to identify those believed to have died while resident in the institution. ODAIT will recover the remains from what has been described by the Commission of Investigation as an inappropriate burial site, and, if identification is possible, offer dignified reburial in accordance with the wishes of family members and survivors. Identification will rely on DNA samples from people who believe they may be related to those buried at the site. ODAIT has stated that this process will be 'challenging due to the young age of the children at death, the elapse of time since their death, the environmental conditions in Tuam and the likely small number of close relatives who can provide samples'. To support this process, the agency is currently appealing for people to come forward who know or suspect they had a relative who died while resident in the Tuam Mother and Baby institution. Initially, ODAIT is prioritising the collection of DNA from elderly and/or vulnerable individuals who may not be in a position to wait for the general phase of the Identification Programme to begin due to concerns about their age or health. Those eligible to provide DNA samples under the legislation include (but may not be limited to): child, parent, sibling, half-sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, half-niece, half-nephew, grandniece or grandnephew. Further information is available at the ODAIT website or by contacting the office at [email protected] or by phone at 00353 1 539 1777. The work at Tuam forms one element of a broader set of measures announced by the Government as part of the Action Plan for Survivors and Former Residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions, published in November 2021. Two additional key supports include: Access to birth information, now available under the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022, which provides a clear right of access to birth certificates and early life records for all those who were adopted, boarded out, nursed out, or affected by illegal birth registration. More details are available at The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme, which offers financial payments and enhanced health supports to eligible individuals in recognition of the circumstances they experienced while resident in these institutions. To learn more or apply, visit For those living in Britain who have been affected by the Mother and Baby and County Home system in Ireland, support is available through the following organisations: The National Response Line (London Irish Centre): 0800 519 5519 Coventry Irish Society: 0247 625 6629 Fréa – Renewing Roots: 07432 138 682 If you live in Britain and are affected by any aspects of Mother and Baby and County Homes in the Republic of Ireland you can contact; The National Response line 0800 519 5519; Tuesday to Thursday 10am-4pm (The London Irish Centre), 0247 625 6629 (Coventry Irish Society) or 07432 138 68 See More: Exhumation, Galway, Irealnd, Mother And Baby Homes, Tuam
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
City's Heat Action Plan: Whitewashing rooftops to reduce heat, raising awareness
Prayagraj: To combat the intensifying heatwave, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is speeding up its "Heat Action Plan" to apply white paint or lime on rooftops in slum areas, which is expected to reduce indoor temperatures by 3-4 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Public Address Systems will broadcast radio jingles and video messages at major intersections to educate the public about heatwave safety measures. An 18-member committee, led by municipal commissioner Seelam Sai Teja, has been formed to oversee the implementation, comprising representatives from various departments, including health, education and emergency services, as well as NGOs and other stakeholders. A workshop at the Smart City auditorium, led by additional municipal commissioner Deependra Yadav, emphasised the collaborative efforts between the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA), the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Gandhinagar, and the municipal corporation. Experts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Atul Kumar Mishra and Akash Mishra, noted that Prayagraj has experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent years, including a peak of 45.4 degrees Celsius in May 2025 and a scorching 48.8 degrees Celsius last year. Speaking at the workshop, Kaniz Fatima, project director (drought management), UPSDMA, emphasised that the state govt is actively executing the state heat action plan across all districts. The efforts have also been lauded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Govt of India, which recommended the expansion of such plans to major cities like Jhansi, Agra, Prayagraj and Lucknow. PMC authorities have decided to implement a comprehensive action plan to combat the rising threat of heatwaves in the city. Key components of the plan include broadcasting audio messages through public address systems to raise awareness about heatwave precautions. In slum areas, rooftops will be whitewashed to reduce indoor temperatures. Additionally, the civic body will set up drinking water stations and shaded rest areas in public locations. The plan also emphasises the promotion of green belts and ensuring easy access to drinking water and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) to help residents stay safe during extreme heat conditions. "We have decided to undertake several steps to protect the denizens from the heatwave, especially those living in the slums and with limited resources to protect themselves from the scorching heat," said Teja. Painting rooftops with a mixture of lime (chuna) and fevicol. Lime, known for its high solar reflectance, bounces off the sun's harsh rays, keeping roof surfaces cooler.
