Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) managing director Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Suwaidi has affirmed that the corporation places the provision of specialised healthcare services that meet the highest international quality standards at the forefront of its priorities, noting the institution’s success in developing advanced treatment pathways across key specialties like cancer care, cardiology, stroke, and trauma and emergency services.
This came during his opening address at the Qatar Health Congress 2026, held in the presence of HE the Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud, with the participation of more than 2,000 healthcare professionals, experts, and decision-makers, to discuss ways and prospects for advancing the quality of healthcare, enhancing patient safety, and improving the patient experience.
Al-Suwaidi said that the corporation’s vision extended beyond providing treatment, to facilitating patients’ access to services through the expansion of digital solutions, such as the Lbaih app and the expansion of virtual consultations, ensuring that healthcare is closer to the community and more responsive to its needs and aspirations.
The three-day Qatar Health Congress 2026’s agenda reflects an ambitious vision aimed at narrowing the gap between diagnosis and treatment, showcasing the latest rapid diagnostic technologies that ensure immediate medical intervention, and ultimately building an integrated care model for patients with chronic diseases that guarantees precise and comprehensive follow-up.
The scientific discussions at the congress review the best clinical practices in the treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and the development of practical strategies to enhance patient safety and reduce medical errors, alongside the updating of emergency protocols and the management of infectious diseases.
Its sessions explore innovative approaches to providing specialised psychological support and integrated care for patients and the injured arriving from the Gaza Strip, reflecting the inclusiveness and advancement of healthcare services.
A series of intensive workshops were held at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre at the HMC before the launch of the congress.
Participants underwent realistic simulation training aimed at enhancing efficiency in handling complex medical procedures, reflecting the corporation’s role in adopting the latest techniques in continuing medical education.
The Qatar Health Congress 2026 is a strategic platform that brings together local and global expertise to chart a roadmap for a sustainable healthcare system, reaffirming the HMC’s commitment to building a resilient healthcare system that innovates, responds to change, and consistently places people at the heart of its priorities.