Public urged to seek treatment for non-urgent cases at health centres

Health authorities have encouraged the public to differentiate between emergency and non-urgent conditions while the seeking health services, especially during Eid Al Fitr holidays.

Dr. Abdulnasir Howaidi, Sr. Consultant, Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH), said people should seek treatment at health centres for conditions such as flu-like symptoms, mild burns, toothache, skin irritation, earache, and backache. Emergency services should be required for conditions such as suspected stroke, severe allergic reaction, broken bones, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, severe burn or bleeding and seizures.