Health Robotics reported today its first positive results originating from its 2012 change in distribution channels within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area, and the exclusive appointment of PharmaTech as the replacement of AHCSC. Health Robotics is pleased to extend its unique technology to the first GCC hospital to utilize i.v.STATION (or any other IV robotic technology) for pediatric patients. Fathia Adheir , Director of Pharmacy at Hamad ' s Al-Wakra Hospital stated: "We selected the i.v.STATION Robot over other available IV Robots based on its cost-effectiveness, efficient use of space, and reduction of IV medication errors. I'm quite satisfied with the service provided by Health Robotics' and PharmaTech's engineering teams, and their excellent support for our needs as a mission-critical and pediatric healthcare facility. Al-Wakra Hospital is supported by the first digital pharmacy in Qatar, with the latest technology available in the Middle East. Al-Wakra Hospital is the 8thhospital of Hamad Medical Corporation ; the 210-bed facility has a flexible capacity for an additional 50 beds, as well as 96 critical care beds, serving the communities of Al-Wakra and Doha International Airport as well as the population living in the south of the country up to the border with KSA." as reported by Qatar Chronicle. Health Robotics' i.v.STATION pediatric utilization was already proven successfully in the USA and Europe, with Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Duke University Children's Hospital and Health Center in Durham, Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach, Sophia Children's Hospital at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, and Milan's Mangiagalli Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Gaspar DeViedma , Health Robotics ' Executive Vice President and Board Member , stated: "It is indeed a privilege for Health Robotics to be selected in a competitive tender award by Hamad Medical Corporation in order to serve the pediatric patient needs of the Qatari Government. I personally look forward to visit Hamad Medical Center and study the expansion of Health Robotics' technology and IV workflow solutions into the rest of the healthcare facilities of Hamad Medical Corporation ." as reported by Qatar Chronicle.

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