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The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the continuation of its institutional partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corp under the Nabd Waqf for heart patients, affiliated with the Healthcare Endowment Fund. The initiative aims to strengthen the role of endowments in supporting specialised healthcare for heart patients unable to afford treatment costs. In a statement issued Tuesday, the ministry said the efforts fall within the directorate’s strategy to develop healthcare endowments and expand co-operation with Hamad Medical Corp, reflecting its commitment to building a sustainable institutional endowment model that contributes to safeguarding lives and enhancing the quality of healthcare services in the country. Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Hassan bin Abdullah al-Marzouqi, director-general of the General Directorate of Endowments, said the collaboration, launched in 2021, represents “a practical model of national integration in serving patients.” He noted that since its establishment, the Nabd Waqf has contributed to the treatment of heart patients by providing financial support for critical surgeries, the implantation of advanced medical devices, and covering treatment and hospitalisation costs for eligible cases. He added that the initiative underscores the impact of healthcare endowments as a sustainable instrument for supporting the national medical system, expressing appreciation to donors, whose contributions constitute an ongoing charitable reward. Al-Marzouqi further highlighted that the directorate’s vision is based on investing endowment assets and channelling their returns to vital sectors, foremost among them healthcare, through the Healthcare Endowment Fund, which operates under clear governance standards to ensure equitable distribution and sustainable impact. Dr Abdulwahid al-Mulla, senior consultant and head of the cardiothoracic surgery department at Heart Hospital, Hamad Medical Corp, said the support provided through the Nabd Waqf has become a key pillar of the Patient Care Fund. It has enabled the performance of complex cardiac surgeries and the implantation of high-cost medical devices for patients unable to bear treatment expenses. He noted that the funding has helped cover surgical preparations, medications, medical devices, and hospital stays, ensuring patients receive timely treatment without delay. The support has also assisted many beneficiaries in regaining their ability to work and continue supporting their families both inside and outside Qatar, directly contributing to their social and family stability. The Healthcare Endowment Fund is one of the endowment funds affiliated with the General Directorate of Endowments. It specialises in channelling endowment revenues towards medical and therapeutic services for eligible beneficiaries through strategic partnerships with national healthcare institutions. The Nabd Waqf falls within this framework as a specialised initiative supporting heart patients. It operates under rigorous evaluation mechanisms, in co-ordination with Hamad Medical Corp, to determine funding priorities and ensure resources are directed to the most urgent cases. 

Hamad Medical Corp (HMC) will open its Sealine Medical Clinic for the 2025/2026 winter camping season Wednesday, marking its 16th consecutive year of operation. The clinic will remain open throughout the season until April 15, 2026.The clinic will operate throughout the season, opening each Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 2am, and from 10am to 10pm on Saturdays. This weekly schedule will continue throughout the camping season.The launch of the Sealine Medical Clinic 16 years ago marked HMC's commitment to providing care during the annual camping season. Since then, HMC has continued to open its clinic in the Sealine area throughout the six-month camping season, reflecting the corporation's dedication to delivering safe, compassionate, and effective healthcare year-round to everyone in Qatar, regardless of their location.The clinic is conveniently located in its usual spot on the Sealine beachfront, allowing easy access for both patients and visitors. The clinic offers medical and emergency services to all beachgoers and campers in the Sealine and Khor Al Adaid areas during the camping season.The management of Sealine clinic expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) for its continued co-operation with HMC on the Sealine clinic project, as well as to those involved in maintaining the Sealine area as a leading tourist and leisure destination by providing amenities such as shops, restaurants, and cafes. The management of Sealine clinic project urged visitors to the area to follow safety guidelines and take precautions, especially when swimming, barbecuing, or preparing food, to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience.A physician and a nurse are present at the clinic during operating hours under the supervision of the Medical Supervisor. The clinic receives all emergency cases, whether minor or critical from beach visitors or campers during its working hours.Severe or critical cases are immediately transferred to the hospital by ambulance or air ambulance, depending on the triage assessment. The clinic is fully equipped with the necessary supplies and medications to handle the types of cases it receives, and a helipad for air ambulance support is available nearby The clinic is prepared to handle a variety of cases, from mild to moderate, including colds, gastrointestinal issues, and minor burns and injuries, all of which can be treated on-site. For severe or critical cases, patients are transferred immediately to the hospital via ambulance or air ambulance, depending on the case.Ambulance coverage in Sealine area is available 24/7. Two regular ambulances are permanently stationed in the area, along with two four-wheel-drive ambulances to transport patients from sand dunes to the Sealine clinic during its operating hours, the standard ambulance site, or the air ambulance landing area, as needed.The Ambulance Service increases the number of ambulances in the Sealine camping area during weekends, beginning Thursday afternoons and continuing through Saturdays as well as during school holidays and special events, deploying a total of six regular ambulances and five four-wheel-drive ambulances to ensure timely responses across sandy terrain.The availability of air ambulance services and the deployment of specialised medical teams, including paramedics, critical care paramedics, rapid response paramedics, supervisors, liaison officers and operations managers. These teams are deployed according to emergency leadership and control systems established by the Emergency Planning and Event Management Section of the Ambulance Service, ensuring comprehensive medical coverage throughout the camping season.