The Scientific Research Conference (SRC) organised by Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) aims to enhance primary healthcare in Qatar in a big way, a top official of PHCC has said.
“The conference has been a key component in the continued development of research in healthcare in Qatar, a global platform allowing healthcare experts to share knowledge is essential to our efforts in progressing healthcare in an effective manner locally,” said Dr Mariam Abdul Malek, managing director, PHCC.
Dr Abdul Malek was speaking at the opening session of the conference at Hilton Doha yesterday. The two-day conference will shed light on several aspects of primary healthcare and advances in practices. A large number of people are participating in the conference including Sheikh Dr Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani, director, public health at the Ministry of Public Health, as well as several international speakers and delegates.
“This year the conference brings together an exciting programme, led by a multinational discipline team, internationally renowned guest speakers to present, exchange and discuss break through ideas in the field of scientific research. The theme of the conference - ‘Promoting prevention interventions, Improving the quality of care’ - recognises the rapid advances been made in research and the need for the translation of evidence into clinical practice,” Dr Abdul Malek explained.
“The conference is a manifestation of Qatar’s commitment to development in primary healthcare research, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, facilitating discussions of best practice as well as reinforcing Qatar’s legacy in promoting the development of health and well-being through the provision of outstanding healthcare services,” the official added.
SRC builds upon the previous three conferences, which have all focused on strengthening primary care research for better health outcomes within the context of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Health Strategy (2017–2022).
Eleven prominent speakers covered a range of important topics on primary care research, using evidence to drive change and the importance of multisectoral approaches to preventive interventions. Renowned speakers Prof Sian Griffiths and Dr Allyson Pollock were two keynote speakers on the first day.
“Being part of this research conference is a great privilege to share and learn how other major health entities around the world, especially within Qatar, use Primary Care Research to advance the medical services provided within the nation. The Centre for Health and Development at Staffordshire University aims to minimise health inequalities locally, working with local public services as well as other universities, so it’s great to learn from leading experts in this field,” Prof Griffiths noted at the event.
Dr Mariam Abdul Malek, managing director, PHCC.
