PHCC records 447,782 health centre visits in August
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recorded 447,782 visits to its health centres in August, reflecting continued demand for a wide range of primary healthcare services across Qatar.</p> <p>The latest figures issued by PHCC yesterday show an increase of 67,145 visits, or around 17.6 percent, compared with the 380,637 patient visits recorded in July.</p> <p>Family Medicine…
Doha, Qatar witnessed a surge in visits to primary health care centers in August, with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) reporting 447,782 consultations, marking a 17.6 percent increase from July (380,637). Family Medicine Clinics emerged as the most visited, with 246,137 consultations compared to July's 209,810. The Family Medicine Model, an integral part of primary healthcare, aims to empower patients to manage their health and reduce the need for hospital admission.
Other sectors saw growth too; Dental Services Clinics increased to 35,626 visits, Well-Baby Clinics recorded 16,050 visits, and Maternal Health Clinics noted 7,478 consultations. Despite the uptick, virtual and telephone-based services also flourished, with 14,263 people accessing virtual care through the 16000 call centre, surpassing July's 13,329.
Similarly, telephone consultations at PHCC headquarters rose to 33,586, up from 29,824 in July. Through the 16000 service, patients can reach physicians for telephone or video consultations from 7 am to 11 pm, seven days a week, complemented by nurse-led telephone triage services overnight.
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