In alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as Primary Health Care Corporation’s strategic activities to allow for enhanced accessibility to care with facilities of increased clinical capacity and ameliorated physical environment, the PHCC has successfully delivered the transformation of Al Kaaban Health Center.
As part of the continuous improvements to existing PHCC facilities, PHCC has launched complete remodelling of the existing facility, constructed an extension building as well as a new mosque, auxiliary buildings and new parking areas.
The enhanced facility provides greater access to a wider range and improved integration of healthcare services, while key strategic objectives are aligned with PHCC Corporate Strategic Plan for improved timelines increased accessibility, as well as comprehensive and co-ordinated care at remote communities.
A main consideration was the increase the clinical capacity in the centre by 63%, when before it was only eight clinics and now there are 13.
The built-up areas have increased by 204%, an increase of 1,459sq m, in addition to the parking spaces available now are 81 compared to the previous 15 lots, 440% increase, as well as four additional parking positions for special needs.
Ambulatory accessibility was also provisioned in case of urgent transfer of patients to the nearest hospital.
New clinical services are well-baby clinic, ultrasound, treatment and observation.
The pharmacy has been expanded to accommodate the larger number of patients, including waiting areas for both male and females to ensure the comfort and privacy of the community members.
The whole project cycle was expanded in three years, including the design and construction phases, taking into account the local architectural design characteristics that have been incorporated, and it was implemented in several stages to ensure the continuation of the health centre’s work without interruption or disruption of the services provided to the community during the implementation.