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HMC welcomes Chinese vice-minister of National Public Health Commission, accompanying delegation
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has welcomed Vice-Minister of the National Public Health Commission of the People's Republic of China HE Guo Yanhong, along with the accompanying delegation currently visiting Qatar. The visiting Chinese delegation met with HMC's Chief Medical Officer Dr Khalid Mohamed Al Jalham. During the meeting, the two parties discussed matters of mutual interest and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between medical institutions in the People's Republic of China and HMC. The visiting Chinese delegation conducted an introductory tour of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) and the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI); both located within Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. The delegation was briefed on the advanced medical services offered by the two hospitals and received detailed explanations from the medical teams regarding its facilities, clinical departments, and cutting-edge equipment. Both the ACC and QRI opened in December 2017. The ACC provides a wide range of medical specialties and services, including day surgeries, endoscopy, gastroenterology, outpatient clinics, and inpatient units. Patients receive the latest treatment using advanced clinical and surgical practices offered within the same day and in a single dedicated location—enhancing both the efficiency and quality of care, as well as the overall patient experience. QRI offers specialized medical rehabilitation services for patients of all ages, including those recovering from strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations, complex fractures, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, as well as neurological and muscular disorders. The institute provides an advanced healing environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, including a gait lab, hydrotherapy pools, interactive simulation rooms, sensory integration therapy, and smart assistive devices, all designed to empower patients throughout their recovery journey and support optimal outcomes.
Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari excellence highlighted at US urological meet
Tribune News Network Doha A high-level Qatari medical delegation, specialising in urology, participated in the annual American Urological Association (AUA) meeting, recently held in Las Vegas, USA. The team made a distinguished contribution by organising a joint scientific session between the Urological Society of Qatar and the World Chinese Urology Society, under the theme 'Connecting Excellence, Inspiring Innovation'. The session brought together leading experts and researchers from Qatar, China, Taiwan and the United States to explore the latest advancements in urological surgery and treatment. The session was moderated by Dr. Khalid Mohamed Al Jalham, chief medical officer at Hamad Medical Corporation, and Dr. Abdullah Al Ansari, medical advisor for the Managing Director at HMC, along with senior experts from China. It featured high-level scientific discussions and cutting-edge presentations on innovative therapeutic techniques and significant clinical experiences. Representing Qatar's contributions to this distinguished forum, Dr. Khalid Al Rumaihi, head of Urology Corporate Services at Hamad Medical Corporation and professor of Urology at Qatar University, delivered a presentation on the nation's experience with cryotherapy in renal cancer, highlighting the latest developments in minimally invasive treatments for kidney malignancies. In another key presentation, Dr. Kareim Khalafalla, urologist at Hamad Medical Corporation and associate professor of Urology at Qatar University, addressed recent advancements in men's rehabilitation following cancer therapy. His talk emphasised the growing importance of sexual health restoration and the latest evidence-based approaches in post-cancer care. The success of this joint session sets a promising precedent for future global collaborations, reaffirming Qatar's role as a hub for advanced medical education and international scientific engagement in the field of urology.
