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Posted On: 1 March 2022 12:17 pm
Updated On: 1 March 2022 12:31 pm

PHCC launches second phase of resuming services at health centers

Vrinda Abilash
Vrinda Abilash
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The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced the implementation of the second phase of a plan to resume the regular provision of services in its health centers within the framework of a three-stage implementation plan that extends between February and April 2022.

The second phase of the plan will start from 1 March 2022, when all health centres of the Primary Health Care Corporation will provide face-to-face consultations at a rate of 75% across all services, such as the family medicine model, general and specialized dental services, and all other specialized services.

The Primary Health Care Corporation will continue to provide virtual consultations, according to the patient's preference, while the Rawdat Al Khail Health Centres will continue to operate as a health centre dedicated to COVID-19.

Vehicle scanning services will also continue to be provided in the primary health care corporation health centres during the evening period from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, while the Lusail Center for Examination and Vaccination from inside the vehicle will be closed.

The Primary Health Care Corporation is taking strict preventive measures to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus and ensure safety. These measures include smart scheduling of appointments, use of personal protective equipment, social distancing, and regular virus checks for all workers and employees, as well as strict hygiene and disinfection protocols.

The Foundation affirmed its commitment to providing high-quality, integrated health services characterized by easy access to ensure the health and safety of society, while adhering to all preventive and precautionary measures, and in order to support national efforts to combat the Corona pandemic and protect the population.

The first phase, which began to be implemented on the first of last February, witnessed great success, according to the Primary Care Corporation, as the affiliated health centres provided face-to-face consultations at a rate of 50% across all services, such as the family medicine model, general and specialized dental services, and all services. another specialty.

Source and cover image credit: QNA