QNADoha
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced its outstanding support towards the delivery of a safe and successful AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, having treated more than 2,500 patients over the course of the tournament.
To support the health and safety of all participants and attendees, HMC deployed a team of 1150 skilled medical professionals in various roles including communications officers, paramedics, doctors and nurses. This dedicated workforce covered all nine stadiums hosting the tournament, ensuring that medical assistance was readily available before, during and after every match.
As many as 50 medical clinics were distributed throughout the tournament stadiums and operational during the matches. Each stadium also featured dedicated paramedics in the stands and concourse areas, supported by medical golf carts for any patients requiring transfer to the medical clinics.
To ensure maximum safety, major incident medical trucks were also present during each match to respond to any large accidents that may have occurred. Most patients had only minor injuries or illnesses and were given medical care at the scene or in the dedicated on-site medical clinics.
Of the all the patients treated, less than 200 required further assessment and treatment and were transferred directly to hospital from the stadium by HMCs Ambulance Service.
Commending the outstanding work of HMC staff during the tournament Assistant Executive Director for Event and Emergency Planning at Hamad Medical Corporation, Saleh Nasser R A Al Meqareh, expressed the organization's commitment to upholding the highest standards of medical care during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. "HMC was honored to play a key role in such a prestigious international tournament and showcase the quality and efficiency of Qatars public healthcare system to the world.
"HMC’s NHICC integrated the MCC into its framework while continuing to manage Qatar's healthcare system's reaction to major incidents. This relationship assured preparedness for all possible scenarios, guaranteed provisions for service and fulfilled the community's requirements and expectations throughout the tournament" said the Assistant Executive Director of Major Incident Preparedness and Resilience Mohammed Al Feel.
The successful deployment of HMC during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is a clear indication of Qatar's ability to host major international events, with world-class medical services ready to support the health and safety of all, he added.
