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QNA
DOHA
QATAR, under the wise leadership of the Emir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, has made quality and safety of health services the basis for the development of the health system, the Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohammed al Kuwari said on Sunday.
It is in line with Qatar National Vision 2030,which emphasises the development of an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality preventive and treatment health services according to the highest international standards, Dr Kuwari added.
In a statement on the occasion of the opening of the 3rd Qatar Patient Safety Week, she underlined that the health sector works to ensure the highest levels of patient safety through the provision of safe and effective healthcare.
The slogan of this week 'Together for Patient Safety' reflects the importance of concerted efforts by all through strong partnerships at the level of the health system as a whole, Dr Kuwari said, noting that patients and their families are key partners in this field.
She underlined that activities to be organised over the week with an active participation of the health sector institutions will contribute to the establishment of a culture of patient safety in the country where patients enjoy safe and high quality medical care.
It is noteworthy that the 3rd Qatar Patient Safety Week will conclude on September 30 with the participation of more than 1,000 health practitioners.
The event aims to promote and spread a culture of patient safety through bringing necessary regulations and laws and promoting communication between decision-makers, healthcare providers and patients.
It will also shed light on the challenges facing the activation of national initiatives in this area, the development of appropriate solutions through public-private cooperation and the creation of a forum for dialogue between patients and health care providers to enhance patient participation in building a sound health system.
The event includes a number of activities, including lectures, workshops and training programmes, with the participation of distinguished experts in the field of quality of healthcare and safety of patients from inside and outside Qatar. It will also include presentations for health practitioners and a poster competition for local projects on improving quality and safety.
