The Ministry of Public Health remains committed to maintaining the health and safety of the elderly in Qatar. That's why it has established a call centre at the National COVID-19 Contact Centre (16000). This call centre is free to use and is dedicated to answering questions and inquiries related to the COVID-19 virus and to assist the elderly aged 60 and above in accessing a range of key services.

How to use the service

1. Call the National COVID-19 Helpline at 16000.
2. Enter #1 for Arabic or #2 for English.
   
3. In the next menu, enter #3 for an urgent consultation at the Hamad Medical Corporation
   
4. Then enter #1 and request for the Elderly Care Services (Geriatrics) where you can talk to an expert to get advice and guidance.

Timings

The service is available from 8 am until 3 pm from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday: closed

Source: MoPH
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Nabeela

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