16 Saturday, December 15, 2018 The Last Word PHCC announces An occasion for QA to celebrate raising QU Health Center of Qatar’s flag in 160 countries: Baker operational launch QNA to be increased to 35,000 lat- ‘QND reassures the world that belonging, unity and solidarity are the attributes of all citizens and residents of Qatar’ DOHA er. This makes it distinguished in terms of the large capacity QNA dents of Qatar, he said, adding economic development that a history of achievements and THE Primary Health Care compared to the old centres. DOHA that “this unique mutual love it is witnessing. But the de- the ability to overcome chal- Corporation (PHCC) recently Qatar University Health cements our strength and de- termination, dignity, and lenges and adversities. announced the operational Center provides services such THE Group CEO of Qatar Air- termination to live with integ- strength demonstrated by Baker added that respect, launch of the Qatar University as family medicine, pregnancy ways Akbar al Baker has said rity and pride and stimulates everyone under the leader- loyalty and dedication shown Health Center. The health cen- and postnatal care, periodic that Qatar National Day is an our quest for a better future.” ship of the Amir HH Sheikh by people of various nation- tre will begin accepting visitors immunisations, women well- important occasion for the He pointed out that the Tamim bin Hamad al Thani alities, who call Qatar their starting Sunday. The timing of ness and non-communicable airline’s pride in raising the rich heritage of Qatar and its have foiled this unprecedent- second homeland, are an es- the health centre will be from diseases, quitting smoking, name and flag of Qatar in the achievements over the past ed attack on the sovereignty sential part of the identity of 7am to 11pm from Sunday to communicable diseases, trav- skies of more than 160 desti- 100 years are reflected in of Qatar. Qatar, which citizens respect Thursday. el immunisations, specialist nations around the world. various aspects of develop- He added that Qatar has the noble feelings towards The centre provides pri- clinics, nose, ear and throat, “The pride, loyalty and ment, strength, planning for been working to strengthen its their beloved country. mary healthcare expertise and hearing screening, skin dis- love of the State of Qatar and the future and progressive position as an active partner at He said that Qatar Air- a wide range of health services eases, eyes and optics, mental everyone living on its land, is thinking. the regional and international ways, the national carrier, is that will reduce the burden on health clinic, dental and psy- a cornerstone of Qatar Air- He said that the foresight- Akbar al Baker levels, as well as continue making every effort to trans- neighbouring facilities in the chological support, maternal ways and the annual celebra- edness of the founder has to work on the growth of its port more people from around northern region. Residents of and child health counseling, tions of the National Day,” he borne fruit as Qatar today is he said. booming economy and main- the world to the State of Qatar Al Tarfa, Jeryan, Jeliah, Leg- nutrition, health education told the Qatar News Agency. a cohesive and stable country He pointed out that the taining its focus to achieve its to explore Qatar’s hospitality taifiya, Pearl, Gassar 66, Al and physiotherapy, and early The National Day is an that plays a major role in the illegal and unfair siege im- National Vision 2030, pointing and unique heritage, looking Kharayej, Al Egla and Umm screening for cervical cancer. opportunity to reassure the international fora. “That vi- posed by neighbouring Gulf out that Qatar’s ability to de- forward to many new achieve- Lekhba are eligible to use the In addition, eligible pa- world that belonging, unity, sion has become an inspira- states on Qatar in June, 2017, velop various sectors is proof ments and bringing more visi- centre’s services. tients will be referred to the and solidarity are the attrib- tion for future generations to aimed to harm the state, and of the stability and strength of tors from around the world to The capacity for the first Labib Health Center for early utes of all citizens and resi- become tomorrow’s leaders”, destabilise the security and the people of Qatar, which has the country. phase of the health centre will screening of breast and colon be 10,000 registered visitors, cancer. Tree plantation at Education City HGH’s Paediatric Unit receives as part of QBG ‘Ghars’ campaign teddies from local volunteers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK by many of the children. Each DOHA child is given his own toy, THE Qur’anic Botanic Gar- which they can play with dur- den (QBG), a member of Qa- HAMAD Medical Corpo- ing their hospital stay and take tar Foundation (QF), recently ration’s (HMC) Paediatric home with them if they wish. hosted a tree-planting event Volunteer Mentorship Pro- The Doha Stitches and Tues- at Education City as part of its gramme received several doz- day Ladies Club have made popular ‘Ghars’ campaign. ens of new knitted teddies, over 100 of these unique toys Bringing together rep- handmade by local volunteers, over the past year alone. resentatives from the Qatar in time for Qatar’s National The Paediatric Volunteer Financial Centre Regulatory Day celebrations. Mentorship Program in its Authority and more than 70 The programme, which current form was established students from various schools has been piloted in Hamad about a year ago at Hamad in Qatar – including Qatar General Hospital (HGH) over General Hospital with the sup- Leadership Academy, part of the past year, has seen hun- port of senior administration QF’s Pre-University Education, Thirty trees were planted as part of the ‘Ghars’ campaign. dreds of these toys delivered and Head of Child Life Ser- Dukhan Primary Preparatory to children receiving care in vices Holly Clark. Secondary School for Girls , thrilled that representatives preserve the natural world. the Paediatric Unit. “This is such a wonder- Omar bin Al-Khattab Second- from the Qatar Financial Cen- Ultimately, we want to help The Child Life Service staff ful programme as it brings ary School for Boys, and Ali tre Regulatory Authority joined create solutions to global en- are experts in child develop- HMC’s Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Abdulla al Ansari receives the together individuals from the bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al- us to take part in our tree-plant- vironmental issues, such as ment, who help hospitalised knitted teddy bears from representatives of local volunteer groups. community who share an al- Thani Secondary Boys School ing campaign, along with so desertification, climate change children cope with stressful ex- truistic sense of wanting to do – the participants planted 30 many students from across the and biodiversity.” periences. The team encourag- teddy bears at his office from will bring joy to the children something good for others just trees. country. We are proud to have QBG regularly organises es paediatric patients and their the representatives of two lo- receiving hospital care.” because it makes them feel The ‘Ghars’-led event was planted 30 trees next to the tree-planting activities to pro- families to actively participate cal volunteer groups Doha The knitted teddy bears good. The toys they make bring designed to raise awareness of Education City Stadium, and mote the importance of envi- in their healthcare experience, Stitches and the Tuesday La- are made by the ladies groups not only joy to the children in the importance of environmen- to leave a green ‘fingerprint’ on ronmental awareness among and strives to ensure children dies Club, said: “We are grate- who donate their time as well our hospital, but the parents tal conservation, and is in line Qatar’s journey to hosting the community members. The are able to meet their develop- ful for the kind assistance and as the materials needed for the who witness this expression of with QBG’s overarching goal of 2022 FIFA World Cup. ‘Ghars’ campaign was launched mental milestones by provid- support from the different Qa- handcrafted toys. All materi- genuine human kindness also cultivating 2,022 trees by the “These ongoing activities following the United Nations’ ing opportunities for play. tar-based community groups als conform to international benefit from the programme,” 2022 FIFA World Cup. reflect QBG’s efforts to raise ‘Billion Tree Campaign’ and HMC’s Acting Chief Medi- who have generously given child safety standards and can said Maurice McCreary, acting Fatima Saleh al Khulaifi, environmental awareness in Qatar’s successful bid to host cal Officer Dr Abdulla al An- their time and effort to pro- be washed to maintain the chief executive officer, Hamad manager, QBG, said: “I am Qatar in order to protect and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. sari, who received the knitted ducing a wonderful toy that strict hygiene levels required General Hospital. HMC holds blood donation camp at National Command Center TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion. Representatives from the nation can save the lives of pa- DOHA National Command Center and tients with cancer, hemorrhagic HMC’s Ambulance Service par- disorders, thrombocytopenia THE National Command ticipated in the event. and blood diseases. It is used Center hosted Hamad Medi- Abdulaziz al Yafei, assistant in the treatment of anaemia cal Corporation’s (HMC) blood executive director of HMC’s and the care of individuals who donation vehicle in front of its Ambulance Service, said the have been the victim of major headquarters in Al Duhail area event was a joint effort on the physical trauma, or who have recently.