The construction of the National Health Laboratory will be completed by the end of 2021.
According to information, available on the website of Public Works Authority (Ashghal), the building will be functional by the fourth quarter of 2021.
Ashghal has started work on the lab located at Mesaimeer where it will be built at a cost of QR 240 mn. Once completed the laboratory will deal with infectious diseases monitoring and extend testing services, including water and environmental tests.
The project covers an area of 40,000 sq m and includes food safety and drug quality laboratories. The lab includes various advanced facilities. A food safety laboratory will function along with drug and quality safety laboratories.
Facilities for environmental safety checks will be also in place while a section of the lab will function for environmental protection and biological prevention. Testing facilities will be available for control of various diseases.
Currently, Ashghal is spending big on fostering the health care sector of the country as part of its efforts to help Qatar achieve the National Vision 2030. Ashghal has so far completed the construction of health centres at Muaither, Al Wajba, Al Waab and Naufar and they have been handed over to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). This is in addition to Al Ruwais health centre that has 48 clinics, 26 consulting rooms, 5 specialised consulting rooms, 4 dental clinics,10 dialysis units, a pharmacy, radiology facilities and a swimming pool.
Ashghal has also completed the construction of Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) ultra-modern simulation centre that helps healthcare professionals improve their skills and advance clinical techniques.
