AGP Executive Report

Qatar Health Services: Hamad Medical Corporation expanded dental care in the Northern Region, adding more clinics at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (now eight clinics total), with services including orthodontics, paediatric dentistry and treatment under general anaesthesia for children and patients with special needs. Hajj Healthcare Access: PHCC made Hajj medical fitness certificates easier to get, allowing prospective pilgrims to obtain them at any PHCC health centre (no appointment needed), free for Qatari citizens and residents, with paper and electronic options. Refugee Health in the Region: Qatar Fund for Development, QRCS and UNHCR wrapped up the SHARP project in Jordan, supporting Syrian refugees in Zaatari and Azraq camps with dialysis sessions and secondary care/referrals, including emergency and life-saving services. Nutrition & Weight-Loss Guidance: A Qatar nutrition expert cautioned against judging diets only by scale changes, stressing sustainability and warning that overly restrictive plans can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Air Quality Warning: Reports flagged unhealthy air in parts of the region, with Doha listed among the most polluted cities, raising risks for children and people with heart or lung conditions.

Hajj Health Access: PHCC says pilgrims for Hajj 1448 AH (2026-2027) can get Medical Fitness Certificates at any PHCC health centre, free of charge for Qatari citizens and residents, with walk-in service and both paper/electronic options. Northern Region Oral Care: Hamad Medical Corporation expanded dental services at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, bringing treatment clinics to eight and boosting access to specialist care closer to patients’ homes. Hajj Certificate Applications: PHCC has also opened applications for the Hajj 2027 Medical Fitness Certificate, with details on eligibility and required documents, and certificates available in paper and electronic formats. Nutrition & Weight-Loss Guidance: A Qatar nutrition expert explains how to judge whether a diet plan is right for you based on long-term sustainability, warning against overly restrictive approaches that can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Public Health Infrastructure: HMC’s dental expansion and PHCC’s Hajj services both point to a broader push to make preventive and specialist care easier to reach across Qatar.

Water Safety in Focus: Kahramaa says it safeguards Qatar’s drinking water quality with a multi-layer system aligned to WHO guidance, combining an ISO 17025:2017 accredited Water Quality Laboratory with automated monitoring across facilities for continuous oversight. Cancer Prevention for Students: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) wrapped its “Your Health, Your Success” school programme, reaching 3,100 students across 124 public and private schools with workshops on healthy behaviours, physical activity, and early prevention. Kids’ Healthy Habits: PHCC delivered interactive health education for children aged 7–12 through the Qatar Sports for All Summer Programme, covering nutrition, hydration, hygiene, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and simple self-regulation breathing. Community Health Check-ups: Chattogram Samity Qatar and Naseem Medical Centre held a free medical camp for Bangladeshi expatriates, with 400+ people receiving consultations, diagnostics, and health advice. Health & Wellness in Schools: QCS and PHCC efforts underline a clear push toward prevention and early detection through youth-focused health education.

Lifestyle Medicine Push in Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar researchers released a white paper urging the urgent integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare to curb chronic disease burdens, building on the Doha Declaration and calling for changes in training, clinical guidance and health governance. Kids’ Healthy Habits in PHCC Programs: Qatar’s Primary Health Care Corporation ran interactive summer health education for children (ages 7–12), covering nutrition, hydration, hygiene, physical activity, sleep routines, and emotional wellbeing through games and practical demos. Healthy Living Through Faith & Community: A summer programme for expatriate children under “We Rise Through the Qur’an” combined Qur’anic education with health and security awareness, including lessons on healthy lifestyles and community safety. Qatar Sports Loyalty App: Qatar launched the Hayyoh app, letting fans earn points for attending eligible matches and redeem rewards across categories including food, retail, telecoms, beauty and wellness. Local Health System Integrity: Qatar reportedly banned 27 people from the healthcare sector over fake certificates, reinforcing efforts to protect patient safety.

Qatar AI Push: Qatar is highlighted by a World Bank report as one of the economies advancing at the AI frontier, citing progress in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and growing use of AI across government services, healthcare, education and research. Disability Rights Update: Qatar’s delegation at the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities framed disability support as legal rights and accessibility, signalling a shift from welfare-only approaches toward empowerment and inclusion. Health Integrity in Focus: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health moved to block 27 people from the healthcare sector over fake certificates, aiming to protect patient safety and professional standards. SportsTech & Injury Prevention: Perform AI, backed by a Qatar Open Innovation grant, is developing markerless biomechanical analysis that could help assess elite movement and flag injury risk. Public Health Awareness: MoPH launched a liver cancer awareness campaign, while Qatar health experts urged caution around the use of weight-loss medicines. Education for Wellbeing: Qatar Foundation’s Marhaba event returns as a student wellbeing and support kickoff for Education City’s new academic year.

Critical Raw Materials & Health Supply Chains: A new EIB-backed report warns Europe’s underinvestment in mineral exploration must rise tenfold to protect supply of critical inputs—an indirect reminder that health systems depend on stable global manufacturing and logistics. Qatar-Iran Pilot Dispute: Qatar denies Iran’s claim it is holding three Iranian pilots since March, saying crews didn’t respond to communications and “necessary measures” were taken to defend territory; Iran says the ICRC should be allowed to check pilots’ health and access families. Strait of Hormuz Risks: UAE reports an ADNOC tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran rejects U.S. threats over control of the waterway—shipping disruption can quickly ripple into food and medicine costs. Public Health in Qatar Malls: GCC “health-promoting shopping” assessments award top “Diamond Level” status to Al Hazm Mall, Doha Festival City and Mall of Qatar, citing hygiene, safety, health awareness and cleaner washrooms. Liver Cancer Awareness: Qatar’s MoPH launches a liver cancer awareness campaign, adding to ongoing prevention messaging. Healthcare Integrity: Qatar’s MoPH bans 27 people from the healthcare sector over fake certificates, targeting licensing fraud. EV Manufacturing (Mobility & Wellness): JTA and Watt EV announce Qatar’s first EV plant, aiming for “Made in Qatar” sustainable mobility.

EV Manufacturing Push: JTA International Investment Holding and Watt EV will partner to build Qatar’s first EV manufacturing plant, with design and engineering in the UK and production in Qatar under a “Made in Qatar” brand. Public Hygiene Standards: Three Doha-area malls—Al Hazm Mall, Doha Festival City and Mall of Qatar—earned the GCC “Diamond Level” for health-promoting shopping, including stronger hygiene and safety checks. Liver Cancer Awareness: Qatar’s MoPH launched a liver cancer campaign urging people to know risk factors and warning signs, stressing that early disease may have no symptoms. Vitamin D Gap in Kids: A Qatar study found vitamin D deficiency is common among children aged 6–17, with very low sufficiency rates across groups. Elderly Wellness: Ehsan ran a summer programme for senior women featuring healthy nutrition sessions and activities designed to boost wellbeing and social connection. Sports & Mental Health: Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth held a youth session linking physical activity with reduced stress and better resilience. Healthcare Integrity: Qatar’s MoPH moved to block 27 people from healthcare work over fake certificates. Community Sports: Doha’s badminton community held “Kuys Ed Cup – ED_ition 3” with 142 players, highlighting sport as a social and wellbeing activity.

Public Health & Prevention: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) launched a liver cancer awareness campaign, urging people to know risk factors (including hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, obesity and diabetes) and watch for warning signs since early-stage disease may have no symptoms. Clinical Care Upgrade: Hamad Medical Corporation’s Al Wakra Hospital Urology Section (AWH) has re-achieved Center of Excellence for Kidney Stone Management accreditation, with eight urologists recognised as Surgeons of Excellence. Nutrition & Kids’ Health: A Qatar study reports vitamin D deficiency is common among children aged 6–17, with very low sufficiency rates and lower vitamin D levels linked to higher BMI in overweight/obese groups. Elder Wellness: Ehsan ran a summer programme for senior women featuring workshops, recreation, and specialist-led sessions on healthy nutrition. Community & Mental Health: Qatar’s Sports and Youth Ministry held a youth session on how sports can reduce stress and support resilience and positive social connections. Health Sector Integrity: MoPH moved to block 27 individuals from the healthcare sector over false certificates. Public Hygiene Standards: GCC-linked assessments awarded Doha’s Al Hazm Mall, Doha Festival City and Mall of Qatar the top “Diamond Level” for health-promoting shopping environments, with hygiene and washroom quality highlighted. Health Tech & Fraud Protection: Ooredoo Qatar partnered with Callsign to strengthen digital fraud protection for banks, airlines, healthcare providers and government services.

Weight-loss medicine warning: Qatar’s MoPH urged people to double-check that slimming medicines and injections are licensed and registered in Qatar, and to buy only from authorised pharmacies and healthcare facilities—not via social media recommendations—after noting that early liver cancer can also be symptom-free and needs timely medical evaluation. Cancer awareness: MoPH launched a social media campaign on liver cancer, stressing risk factors (like hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, obesity, diabetes, smoking) and warning signs such as jaundice, dark urine, unexplained weight loss and upper abdominal pain. Kidney care accreditation: Al Wakra Hospital’s Urology Section (HMC) renewed its COEKSM re-accreditation for kidney stone management, with eight urologists recognised as Surgeons of Excellence. Youth mental health through sport: The Ministry of Sports and Youth, with the Qatar Olympic Committee, ran an International Youth Day session linking physical activity to lower psychological stress and stronger resilience. Elderly wellbeing programme: Ehsan hosted “Our Summer is a Blessing” for senior women, combining nutrition education, workshops, recreation and field visits. Student healthcare exposure: PHCC’s “Care Summer” programme placed 123 students across six health centres to learn about healthcare careers through practical and theoretical sessions. Community summer camps: Qatar’s summer camps used structured activities—sports, culture, safety and values-based learning—to keep school holidays productive and socially connected. Local health-tech partnership: Ooredoo Qatar teamed up with Callsign to strengthen fraud protection for banks, airlines, healthcare providers and government agencies. Health workforce in focus: Qatar’s PHCC “Care Summer” and other initiatives continue to spotlight pathways into healthcare careers. Marine health sign: MoECC reported a rare seahorse sighting in Khor Al Adaid, describing it as an indicator of a healthy marine ecosystem.

Medicines safety: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health urged residents to verify weight-loss medicines and other therapeutic products are registered in Qatar and to buy only from licensed pharmacies and healthcare facilities, warning against social-media-promoted slimming injections. Heat protection at work & for kids: The Ministry of Labour reminded employers and workers to follow summer working hours (no direct sunlight work 10am–3:30pm) to prevent heat stress, while Sidra Medicine highlighted dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke risks for children and stressed steady fluid intake. Consumer health enforcement: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce said high-risk consumer violations that threaten health and safety are handled immediately, with procedures that can be completed within hours. Clinical quality in urology: Al Wakra Hospital’s Urology Section re-accredited as a Center of Excellence for Kidney Stone Management, with eight urologists recognised as Surgeons of Excellence. Sports & mental health: Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth, with the Qatar Olympic Committee, held a youth session linking physical activity to reduced stress and better resilience. Disability inclusion: Qatar outlined new legislative and digital steps to strengthen rights and accessibility for persons with disabilities, including healthcare and eye-care expansion. Environment watch: MoECC reported spotting a seahorse (Buzaizi) in Khor Al Adaid Reserve, calling it a key indicator of marine ecosystem health.

Heat Safety at Work: Qatar’s Ministry of Labour reminded employers and workers to follow summer working-hour rules to cut heat-stress risks: outdoor work before 10am, no direct-sun work from 10am to 3:30pm, and work resumes after 3:30pm (ban runs June 1–Sept 15). Kids’ Hidden Summer Risks: Sidra Medicine warned parents that children can become seriously unwell fast in hot weather, urging steady hydration and early recognition of dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Consumer Health Crackdown: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry said violations that threaten consumer health and safety are treated as high-risk and can be acted on within hours, with after-sales warranty and spare-part delays flagged as common issues. Disability Rights Push: Qatar highlighted new protections for persons with disabilities, including Law No. (22) of 2025 and the “Yusr” digital platform to improve accessibility to services. PHCC Care Summer: PHCC wrapped its first week of “Care Summer” for 123 students, offering hands-on training across six health centres. Fraud Protection Upgrade: Ooredoo partnered with Callsign to bring stronger digital identity and fraud prevention for banks, airlines, healthcare providers and government agencies. Telecom Health Ranking: Qatar topped Kearney’s 2026 Global Telecom Health Index for customer satisfaction and overall telecom sector health.

Disability Rights Push: Qatar strengthened protections for persons with disabilities, including a new Law No. (22) of 2025 and wider accessibility efforts across public and digital services. Primary Care Careers: PHCC wrapped up its first week of “Care Summer,” hosting 123 male and female students at six health centres for hands-on training across patient flow, clinics, lab, pharmacy and wellness. Youth Health Pathways: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar ran its Medical Minds Online Program for 84 high school students, giving a virtual look at medicine through interactive sessions and modules. Community Fitness: Qatar Sports for All Summer Program 2026 drew 36,100+ participants across 65+ locations, aiming to make sport part of daily life. Workforce Health & Safety: Qatar permanently banned 27 individuals from the healthcare sector for fake certificates, targeting unsafe credentials. Kidney Care Abroad: Qatar Red Crescent Society inaugurated a dialysis centre in Yemen’s Lahej at nearly $1.5m, improving access for kidney-failure patients. Digital Trust in Healthcare: Ooredoo partnered with Callsign to bring stronger fraud protection and seamless authentication to healthcare providers and other sectors.

Qatar Healthcare Workforce Crackdown: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health has banned 27 people from working in healthcare after they used fake experience certificates to obtain licences. Maternal & Newborn Care: Sidra Medicine and The View Hospital have partnered to expand access to umbilical cord blood banking in Qatar, letting eligible maternity patients register and have samples processed and cryogenically stored at Sidra’s GMP facility. Hospital Safety Upgrade: Ashghal says it has completed more than 65% of the Rumailah Hospital Safety and Security Systems Upgrade Project with completion targeted for Q1 2027, including fire detection, alarms, suppression, emergency lighting and exit signage. Family Health Support: Wifaq (Qatar Social Work Foundation) wrapped up its 47th premarital qualification programme, covering religious, psychological, social and health aspects of married life. Community Health Abroad: Qatar Red Crescent Society inaugurated a 920m² dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Yemen, while Qatar Charity handed over water and sanitation projects in Senegal benefiting over 70,000 people. Insurance & Health Sector Finance: QLM Life & Medical Insurance reported H1 2026 insurance revenue up 10% to QR791m, though net profit fell to QR33m.

Cord Blood Access in Qatar: Sidra Medicine and The View Hospital have partnered to expand umbilical cord blood banking for eligible maternity patients, with samples processed and stored at Sidra’s GMP facility. Healthcare Integrity: Qatar’s MoPH says it has detected 27 people who submitted falsified experience certificates to get healthcare practice licences, permanently blocking them from working in the sector. Hospital Safety Upgrade: Ashghal reports more than 65% completion of the Rumailah Hospital safety and security systems upgrade, targeting full completion in Q1 2027 to modernize fire detection, alarms, and life-safety systems. Quality in Care: Reyada Medical Centre announced it has achieved JCI reaccreditation, following an international assessment covering patient safety, clinical processes, infection control, governance, and facility operations. Public Health Outreach: MoPH is also running summer-focused guidance on safe food preparation, storage and ordering, alongside broader traveller health reminders. Global Health Tourism Push: Pakistan unveiled a plan aiming for up to $10bn in annual revenue from global health tourism within five years, positioning its private medical sector and doctor base as key strengths. Workforce Health Checks: Qatar-linked logistics featured in a report on Filipino seafarers returning via Doha, where airport medical checks and psychological assessments were arranged after drone-strike disruptions.

Public Health & Prevention: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a three-month awareness campaign for workers, running through June–August, focusing on skin, blood and liver cancers with activities at Al Jumaila and Messaimeer Health Centres in collaboration with the Qatar Red Crescent. Community Health: Commercial Bank held its annual Blood Donation Initiative with Hamad Medical Corporation, drawing about 100 employees and supporting wider health and wellbeing goals. Healthcare Quality: Reyada Medical Centre secured JCI reaccreditation, reaffirming its patient-centred care, safety practices and infection prevention standards. Healthy School Start: Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar shared back-to-school tips for children, stressing consistent sleep routines, device-free time before bed, and balanced meals with fruits and vegetables. Youth Health Messaging: Qatar’s MoPH is inviting students and young professionals (18–35) to join a WHO global video competition on influenza and COVID-19 prevention, with submissions open until September 13. Summer Wellness in Qatar: Qatar is expanding outdoor cooling to make public spaces more comfortable during peak heat, helping residents stay active outdoors.

Public Health & Prevention: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a three-month worker-focused awareness drive (June–August) with Qatar Red Crescent at Al Jumaila and Messaimeer Health Centres, highlighting skin, blood and liver cancers with multilingual materials, interactive sessions, and messages on risk reduction, vaccinations and early check-ups. Infectious Disease Awareness: Qatar’s MoPH is inviting students and young professionals (18–35) to a WHO Global Youth Video Competition on influenza and COVID-19 prevention, with submissions open until Sept 13 and a global winner to be announced in October 2026. Food Safety: MoPH’s Food Safety Department reported 136,280 lab tests and inspected 29,147 imported shipments in Q2, alongside thousands of local inspections and expanded digital services via Watheq. Travel Health & Outbreak Control: The US tightened Ebola travel rules for people arriving from DR Congo, including a 21-day restriction for those recently there, with additional screening at designated airports. Local Care Capacity: Reports from Karachi highlight public hospital bed shortages as patient numbers rise faster than long-stagnant bed capacity, pushing some cases toward private care. Healthcare System Quality: Reyada Medical Centre in Qatar reaffirmed patient-centred services with JCI reaccreditation.