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Supervising hospitals and primary health care centers. Supervising the practice of medical, paramedical and pharmacy professions. Developing electronic medical strategies and capabilities. Supporting health care research. Maintaining a system for preparedness and response to national health emergencies. Supervising the treatment of citizens abroad.
Qatari citizens are covered by a national health insurance scheme, while expatriates must either receive health insurance from their employers, or in the case of the self-employed, purchase insurance. [1] Qatar's healthcare spending is among the highest in the Middle East, with $4.7 billion being invested in healthcare in 2014. [2]
In 1980, Qatar was the fourth most obese nation in the world. A recent report conducted in 2013 concluded that Qatar ranks fifth globally in terms of obesity rates. The same report revealed that 22.1% of girls under 20 and 33.5% of boys under 20 are classified as obese. [7] 36.5% of boys and 23.6% of girls age 12–17 were overweight in 2003.
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The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) oversees the quality of services provided by public and private health service providers in Qatar. It manages public health programs, including disease prevention, occupational health, and national immunization. The ministry is responsible for formulating and monitoring national health strategies.
Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari is a Qatari healthcare management professional. In 2015 she appeared at #20 in the CEO Middle East list of the 100 most powerful Arab women. [1] She had served as Qatar Minister of Public Health from January 2016 until November 2024 [2] and serves on multiple medical boards in Qatar and the United States.
Qatar Foundation, a quasi-government organization, allotted a massive $7.9 billion budget for the hospital's construction. It first selected the center's contractors in 2008 but in 2014 assigned new contractors to complete the project. [4] Biomedical research first began at Sidra in 2015.
The Cabinet of Qatar is the chief executive body of the State of Qatar.The number of the cabinet ministers in 2007 was 13. [1]The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on 8 January 2024 issued Amiri Order No. (1) of 2024 and on 12 November 2024 issued Amiri Order No. (2) of 2024 to reshuffle the Cabinet.