Qatar’s Prime Minister Inaugurates HMC Specialized Care Centre (Enaya)

Doha, February 14 (QNA) - HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health has inaugurated the Specialized Care Center (Enaya) of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). HE the Prime Minister toured the Centre which has been equipped with advanced modern techniques and was briefed on medical services being provided to patients ( citizens and residents). HE the Premier also visited Qatar Biobank which is a platform that will make vital health research possible through its collection of samples and information on health and lifestyle from large numbers of members of the Qatari population. Qatar Biobank also conducts studies on cancer, neuroscience and metabolic diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Biobank briefed HE the Prime Minister about the Center and the laboratory Including the amenities offered to the patients and their families by providing advanced care for those who need long-term care and who are diagnosed with chronic illnesses or setbacks. The expansion of the Enaya Specialized Care Centre has seen its bed numbers nearly double. Located in Hamad bin Khalifa Medical City, the newly-refurbished healing environment now houses 138 inpatient beds, with extra rooms available in three isolation units. The aim of the Specialized Care Center is to enhance the ability of patients to function independently and to engage more with family and friends, under the care of a dedicated team of skilled medical professionals. The facility features modern patient rooms come with personal TV screens, a local landline, smart lighting systems and state-of-the-art beds. Amenities include activity rooms, male and female gyms, therapy rooms, a sensory stimulation room, hair salon, laundry and a portable x-ray machine. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani was accompanied during the tour by HE Minister of Public Health Abdullah bin Khalid Al Qahtani, and Managing Director of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari .(QNA)