Qatar
Sidra Medicine opens urgent care centre for children
Sidra Medicine opens urgent care centre for children
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has opened its Children’s Emergency Department (CED) which marks another major milestone in the ramp up of the institution and firmly establishes Sidra Medicine as a key player in Qatar’s integrated healthcare system.
Sidra Medicine’s CED treats serious emergencies for children up to the age of 18, including loss of consciousness, severe trouble breathing, major bone fractures, seizures and convulsions and other emergencies. Children and young people admitted to the CED will be treated free of charge. The CED is located in the main Sidra Medicine hospital building. Children up to 18 years of age requiring emergency care can access the CED directly or by calling 999. “We have much to be proud of in terms of what we have achieved leading up to our opening. We worked tirelessly and collaboratively to create a solid infrastructure for the Children’s Emergency Department," said Sidra Medicine’s chair of the Department of Emergency Dr Khalid al-Ansari. "This included ensuring that all the essential services were up and running to support the functioning of the Children’s Emergency Department and address all emergency cases. Our team built on their extensive international experience with many thousands of simulation hours and training so that we’re prepared for a really wide range of scenarios and ready to offer the best care possible as one multidisciplinary team,” he added.