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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Al Wakra Hospital bags IHI ‘Age-Friendly Health System Participant' tag
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Al Wakra Hospital has been officially recognised as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant by the US-based Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), one of the founding partners of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement. IHI is a leading, globally recognised not-for-profit health care improvement organisation that has been applying evidence-based quality improvement methods to meet current and future health care challenges for more than 30 years. This recognition highlights Al Wakra Hospital's steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, age-friendly care to older adults. Al Wakra Hospital joins this important movement to provide high-quality care for people aged 60 and above across HMC, alongside Rumailah Hospital, by integrating these essential, evidence-based practices into patient care. Dr. Hanadi Khamis Al Hamad, HMC's deputy chief for Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, and Geriatrics, and medical director of Rumailah Hospital, has been a driving force behind this initiative. 'We are incredibly honoured that Al Wakra Hospital has received this prestigious recognition for our care of senior citizens,' said Dr. Al Hamad. 'This acknowledgment from IHI reflects the dedication and hard work of our multidisciplinary health care teams at Al Wakra Hospital in ensuring elderly patients receive timely, high-quality services. As Qatar's elderly population continues to grow, we remain committed to advancing specialised health care services and promoting healthy lifestyles for those over 60.' Following this recognition, Al Wakra Hospital has been conducting several months of rigorous evaluation and data collection to measure the number of older adults who receive care that aligns with the 4Ms Framework, which includes: • What Matters: Know and align care with each older adult's specific health outcome goals and care preferences across settings of care. • Medication: If medication is necessary, use age-friendly medication that does not interfere with What Matters to the older adult, Mentation, or Mobility across settings of care. • Mentation: Prevent, identify, treat, and manage dementia, depression, and delirium across settings of care. • Mobility: Ensure that older adults move safely every day in order to maintain function and do What Matters. By implementing these elements of high-quality care, Al Wakra Hospital has not only improved outcomes for older patients but has also set an example for other health care providers in the region. Dr. Omar Mohd Al Qahtani, CEO and medical director of Al Wakra Hospital, said: 'Earning this participant status marks an important step forward in our journey toward excellence in age-friendly health care. This achievement reflects the commitment and dedication of our entire team. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with the geriatrics department to ensure our elderly patients continue to receive the compassionate, personalised care they deserve.' Nasser Al Naimi, chief of Patient Experience and director of Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute at HMC, said: 'I would like to congratulate the team at Al Wakra Hospital for their tireless pursuit of excellence in elderly care. Our longstanding strategic partnership with IHI has led to meaningful advancements in Qatar's health care sector, including at Al Wakra Hospital. This recognition ensures that our patients receive care aligned with the highest international standards.' Melissa Panagides-Busch, chief operating officer and interim CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), said: 'We are proud to welcome Hamad Medical Corporation – Al Wakra Hospital as a participant in the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative. Achieving this status demonstrates their commitment to delivering age-friendly care, and we look forward to supporting them on their journey toward healthcare excellence for older adults.' The Age-Friendly Health Systems recognition reaffirms Hamad Medical Corporation's continued leadership in advancing health care standards in Qatar and the region. Al Wakra Hospital's achievement marks a significant step forward in creating a more inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based care environment for older adults – ensuring that aging populations receive the dignity and support they deserve throughout every stage of care.
Nikkei Asia
a day ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan's IHI banks on Romanian project to maintain nuclear expertise
TOKYO -- IHI has completed a prototype component for a next-generation nuclear plant in Romania, the Japanese industrial group said Tuesday, viewing the power project as a chance to maintain its technology and expertise in the field as the industry in Japan stalls. The company finished a mock-up of a side wall module for the reactor building of a small modular reactor (SMR) to be built by U.S. partner NuScale Power, in which IHI holds a stake. The steel structure will be filled with cement and installed as part of the wall.
Nikkei Asia
21-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan's IHI to launch microsatellites with Finland's Iceye
TOKYO -- Japanese defense contractor IHI will launch small observation satellites through a partnership with Finnish space developer Iceye, Nikkei has learned. IHI will launch up to 24 radar microsatellites through fiscal 2027. The spacecraft -- built by either IHI or Iceye -- will be sent to a low-orbit altitude of 500 kilometers.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Market Rebound a Value Play or Value Trap? ETFs in Focus
After a brutal last week on Trump tariff concerns, Wall Street attempted to bounce back on April 7. Invesco QQQ Trust QQQ added 0.24% in the key trading session and advanced 1.2% after hours. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY lost 0.2% but added 1.1% after hours, and The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust DIA slipped around 1% during regular trading on April 7 but recovered with a 1.3% gain in after-hours trading. In a nutshell, Wall Street didn't exactly rally on Monday, but after a brutal 10% sell-off over two sessions, a more-or-less flat close came as a relief. Still, market nerves are far from settled. The VIX volatility index surged above 60 — only the second time it has reached such levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. Skepticism surrounds the sustainability of the current rebound. Despite the market's bounce, President Donald Trump has shown no sign of easing up on his aggressive trade stance. In fact, he has escalated the situation, threatening an extra 50% in tariffs on China — raising total levies well beyond 100%. Many Wall Street strategists are cutting the S&P 500 target on Trump's tariffs. DoubleLine's Gundlach said the S&P 500 could bottom at 4,500 and suggested investors to stay defensive, as quoted on CNBC. Due to Trump tariff fears, recessionary risks have Sachseconomists, led by Jan Hatzius, now see a 45% chance of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months, up from 35% last week. Before this, Goldman had been at a 20% recession probability risk, as quoted on Yahoo Finance. Against this backdrop, some U.S. sector-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF XME and iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF IHI have made great efforts to rebound. Both ETFs were up in the key trading session on April 7, unlike other funds. XME added 2.1% while IHI gained 0.7%. Meanwhile, Japan emerged as the standout performer. The Nikkei jumped 6%, thanks to optimism that Trump's tariff threats might be a start to negotiations. Supporting this view, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to lead trade talks with Tokyo in the coming days. iShares MSCI Japan ETF EWJ could act as a good pick here. The ETF EWJ added 1.5% after hours on April 7. It all depends on tariff negotiations. If the situation worsens, we may see a further slide in stocks. And if there is any glimmer of hope on the tariff front, beaten-down stocks and ETFs would stage an ascent. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Invesco QQQ (QQQ): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA): ETF Research Reports iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ): ETF Research Reports SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME): ETF Research Reports iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
