HCC Launches Ramadan Health Website

Doha: The Healthcare Communications Committee launched Qatar’s first website dedicated to helping the public staying healthy during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

On this occasion, Ali Al Khater, Chief Communications Officer at Hamad Medical Corporation and Chair of the Healthcare Communications Committee, said that the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care Corporation have joined together and used their combined expertise and knowledge to develop information on common health issues during Ramadan as well as tips to help you stay healthy.

"Here you will find information including managing diabetes while fasting, ensuring you are hydrated, healthy eating tips as well as a range of other topics.

"It will be regularly updated throughout the Holy Month and we will also share this across our social media channels. I do hope you will find this information interesting and most importantly, useful."

The Healthcare Communications Committee includes representatives from media, communications, and public relations departments at the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, and Primary Health Care Corporation. The committee will develop a clear strategy for healthcare communications and provide a strong platform for media, marketing and campaigns. The committee will also develop a consistent approach to healthcare communications supporting the ministry's restructure and efforts to ensure delivery of high quality healthcare across the sector. The committee will focus on patient engagement and satisfaction, communications, stakeholder mapping, marketing, campaigns, events and media.