Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved a feat in reconstructive microsurgery. This new surgical innovation, known as ‘Qatar Flap’, facilitates the functional and cosmetic restoration of fingertip injuries.
This medical breakthrough has been published in the “PRS GLOBAL OPEN,” one of the most reputed peer-review journals in reconstructive and cosmetic hand microsurgery. It described HMC’s innovation as a brilliant procedure that will enhance the outcomes of finger restorative and cosmetic surgeries.
The innovation reflects the support provided by Qatar and the HMC to medical professionals to deliver the best treatment to patients. Over 100 surgeries have been successfully performed using this surgical procedure. It is expected that this innovation will become the preferred option for fingertip restoration surgeries worldwide.
Qatar’s healthcare system has been ranked in the world’s top five in terms of quality of care. The health sector in Qatar witnessed great development in recent years with the inauguration of a number of new health facilities and the adoption of latest technologies.
Qatar lays emphasis on the vision of Health for All. The nation believes that the health and well-being of people lies in not only ensuring an easy access to high-quality medical services for all citizens and residents, but also in making sure that they live in an environment conducive to good health. It is the first country whose all municipalities have earned the title of ‘Healthy City’ from the World Health Organisation.
Qatar’s approach to Health for All has delivered tremendous results. Since 2014, the country has seen a continual fall in infant mortality rates, while the life expectancy of the population has risen.
The country ranks highly in Universal Health Coverage Index, a global indicator assessing how countries provide access to quality health services, promote the well-being of families and communities and protect against public health crises.
The progress made in the health sector in the Qatar received global recognition in 2022 with five hospitals being ranked among the top 250 academic medical centres in the world and two hospitals among the top 100.
The 76th World Health Assembly elected Qatar for the membership of the Executive Board of the WHO for a three-year term, representing Eastern Mediterranean region.
Besides, the Ministry of Public Health received the WHO award for World No Tobacco Day in recognition of its efforts to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar a smoke-free tournament and applying strict measures to combat smoking inside and outside stadiums and fan areas.
