Thousands of patients benefit from HMC’s various virtual services

Doha, Qatar: Patients immensely benefit from more convenient access to healthcare services with the virtual and telemedicine services provided by the...

Doha, Qatar: Patients immensely benefit from more convenient access to healthcare services with the virtual and telemedicine services provided by the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).

According to data published by HMC, thousands of patients continue to benefit from the National Mental Health Helpline – providing professional mental health care and support; HMC’s Urgent Consultation Service – offering telephone consultations for urgent conditions without a prior appointment; Telemedicine consultations – for various specialities; Medication home delivery – convenient delivery service for medications. 

“HMC prides itself on supporting, caring for, and treating tens of thousands of patients each month across all of its hospitals and services,” the Corporation said in its latest report on hospital and service activities.

The National Mental Health Helpline received 5,352 calls in March and more than 13,700 calls between January and March seeking support. The Helpline, supported by the Ministry of Public Health and operated by HMC, was established in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the free and confidential helpline has become the country’s primary access point to Mental Health care.

The National Mental Health Helpline can be accessed by calling 16000, selecting the preferred language, and then selecting option 4.