DOHA: The Qatar Health Congress 2026 officially commenced in Doha on Thursday in the presence of His Excellency Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud, bringing together over 1,500 physicians, specialists, health leaders, and public health experts. Organized by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the key international convention will run through November 14.
The congress underscores that superior healthcare outcomes rely as much on disease prevention, structured training, and shared knowledge as on modern infrastructure and advanced medical equipment. Designed to pool local, regional, and international expertise, the event aims to translate cutting-edge medical insights directly into bedside clinical practices.
Speaking on the occasion, HMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Khalid Mohammed al-Jelham highlighted that the congress reflects HMC’s ongoing commitment to capacity building, innovation, and knowledge exchange, designed to elevate overall care quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes across the region.
Co-Chair of the organising committee and Director of the Department of Medical Education Dr. Abdullatif al-Khal noted that the comprehensive schedule—comprising lectures, interactive sessions, and research presentations—provides clinicians an opportunity to keep pace with rapid medical advancements. He highlighted the focus on patient-centered care within trauma, surgery, and emergency medicine, alongside the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Additionally, medical students from 22 countries are competing in specialized scientific contests during the event.
The congress spans four core scientific tracks addressing critical care, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, perioperative medicine, pre-hospital care, trauma nursing, clinical research, medical education, and health-tech AI applications. Delegates also have direct networking access to over 200 leading specialists in emergency medicine and trauma care to foster cross-border clinical collaborations.
A key highlight of the opening schedule included a live emergency incident and disaster response simulation conducted by the HMC Ambulance Service. The exercise rigorously evaluated team readiness, inter-departmental coordination, and rapid-response protocols against established international emergency standards.
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