Qatar, under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is progressing steadily with a clear vision and focus on the holistic development of all sectors in the country. The country invests heavily in its people with health and education sectors taking a major chunk of the annual budget. Development of the health care sector has been one of the first priorities for the state, which has resulted in providing services on a par with world standards.
People can rely on Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) for any treatment for cases ranging from a mild flu to life-threatening illnesses or accidents. HMC, with its varied line up of experts, who are among the best in the world, and its cutting-edge technological advances provide the best treatment options available anywhere in the world in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere free of cost.
The country places greater importance in the prevention and care of cancer cases. Cancer across the world has become a major scourge on the population, mitigation of which drains the state exchequers as well as the savings of the common people. Qatar provides free treatment for all cancer patients in the country irrespective of whether they are citizens or residents.
On the eve of the World Cancer Day on Monday, Director of the Public Health Department at the Ministry of Public Health, Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, said that addressing cancer has been a priority for health officials in the country in line with the provisions of the Cancer Control Strategy and National Health Strategy. Even though it is a burden on the health budget as is the case in any country, it is a priority sector for Qatar as the country is well aware that the illness not only affects the body but also the psychological, mental and emotional aspects of the patient and his family.
According to the World Health Organisation’s guidelines, cancer should be treated through a four-pronged approach prevention, cure, care and management. Qatar has adopted a very effective and fruitful awareness campaign for early detection and prevention of cancer, which offers free screening and couselling throughout the country. Once detected, HMC, through its several specialised units, offers state-of-the-art treatment, follow up and after care, everything whether it is tests, medicine, surgery or care without charging any fee for the services provided. Qatar may be the only country which provides such prohibitively expensive modern treatment free of cost for its citizens and residents.
