27 health centers back to full operation; virtual consultations still an option

Doha: Following the recent Cabinet decision to implement the final phase of the COVID-19 Qatar National Response Plan, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has initiated Phase 4 of its ‘Back to Normal’ plan, with 27 of the 28 PHCC Health Centers now fully operational and delivering healthcare services, with face-to-face consultations, if requested.

“With the exception of the Rawdat Al Khail Health Center, which will remain as a COVID-19 dedicated Health Center, all other PHCC Health Centers have now fully restored their on-site health care services, including face-to-face visits with scheduled appointments, if requested by patients, but they will continue to offer virtual consultations to those patients who prefer that type of appointment,” said Dr Samya Abdulla, Executive Director of Operations

Although Rawdat Al Khail Health Center will continue as a COVID-19 dedicated Health Center, with the number of COVID-related visits steadily decreasing, it will provide 24-hour Urgent Care and eventually resume all speciality services at a later date, via a separate pathway.