Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has won the Healthcare Company of the Year award at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2015, held in Dubai.
In a media statement Sunday, HMC said an independent panel of judges assessed healthcare companies' that made most positive impact over the last 12 months and presented awards in 16 categories this year.
The panel recognized HMC for providing high-quality healthcare services and, in particular, for its public awareness campaigns.
HMC Managing Director Dr Hanan Al Kuwari said, "The award is a great honour. Over the past year we have work hard to deliver the safest, most effective and most compassionate care to our patients.
"We introduced many new services and facilities as we expand to meet the needs of Qatar’s growing population. We have also opened new specialist clinics providing care tailored to the specific needs of different population groups, including diabetes, cancer and long-term care."
HMC Corporate Communications Executive Director Ali Abdulla Al Khater, who attended the awards ceremony, said, "I'm delighted to receive this award on behalf HMC. Over the past few years we have placed great importance on promoting health in the community. We have run public awareness campaigns for stroke and diabetes, while our Kulluna campaign has focused on improving health and safety in Qatar."
This award is testament to the hard work of our teams and their commitment to raising awareness in Qatar about important health issues, he said.
HMC's stroke and diabetes campaigns have proved highly impactful and promoted the signs and symptoms of these important health issues as well as preventative measures.
The campaigns use numerous channels to communicate with the target population groups. Cinema, radio, print and online advertising, social media and information booths in malls have all been utilized to educate the public during the campaigns, HMC said.
QNA
