Health: Collaborative Achievement

In September 2013, a repatriation committee was formed to ensure the safe transfer of patients back to their home country. These patients are medically stable, but due to permanent disability as a result of illness or injury, they are currently being treated as inpatients at various HMC hospitals, which is not beneficial for their long-term health. The multi-disciplinary committee worked with embassies, sponsors and other agencies to safely return patients back to their country of origin to be able to convalesce with their families. 

Awards of Merit

The Child Development Center at Rumailah Hospital is the main referral center in Qatar for children with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder. Through international partnerships with Holland Bloorview Rehab Hospital in Toronto, Canada, and Sickkids Hospital in Ontario, Canada, the service has developed to provide improved diagnosis, intervention, family education, and community awareness.