Medical services are one
of the major QRCS
mandates in Qatar, in
light of its mission of
improving the lives of
vulnerable people by
mobilizing the power of
humanity and developing
the individual in all
aspects, notably health
and safety. As an
auxiliary to the State
of Qatar in its social
responsibilities and
policies, QRCS makes
huge efforts to enhance
public health in society
and is among the many
Qatari government and
nongovernment
institutions that are
well in position to play
a key role in attaining
the goals of Qatar
National Vision 2030,
which incorporates human
development as one of
its pillars, with health
care at its heart.
QRCS has a wide range of
health activities and
services that encompass
all aspects of
ambulance, emergency and
advanced medical care,
health awareness, and
factory safety and
security measures. All
society members are
targeted beneficiaries —
employees,
schoolchildren,
university students,
workers, housewives, the
elderly, and athletes.
Some of these services
and activities are
seasonal, while others
are continuous.
Ambulance Services
- Under the commission of the Qatari government, the Qatari Red Crescent is responsible for managing, operating, and
developing a comprehensive and modern ambulance system. This system has witnessed significant expansions in recent
years, with the number of ambulance vehicles belonging to the Qatari Red Crescent reaching 70, equipped with the
latest medical technologies and operated by highly trained ambulance teams. These vehicles are distributed across
various areas in the country to ensure their preparedness to respond to any emergency.
Patient
Transportation
-
The Qatari Red Crescent provides patient transportation services, receiving daily calls for transferring cases of
various severities from different social groups and age categories. These transfers can be from the Red Crescent's
worker health centers to Hamad Medical Corporation's Emergency Department, or from event venues and sports stadiums
to Aspetar Hospital, specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Medical coverage in industrial facilities
-
Ambulance vehicles and response teams affiliated with the Qatari Red Crescent are present 24/7 in industrial
facilities owned by certain companies, such as "Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited" (Nakilat) and "Qatar Steel," to
ensure the highest standards of safety, security, and immediate intervention in the event of any injuries among
workers.
Emergency/crisis response
-
The ambulance service possesses a fleet of ambulances equipped with the latest technologies and operates under the
instructions of the central headquarters. Expert paramedics and specialized doctors are available to handle various
emergencies and provide sustainable care and primary first aid to accident victims before transporting them to the
appropriate emergency department.
The Qatari Red Crescent played an active role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating high professional and humanitarian efficiency while being at the forefront.
Disaster Response
-
The Qatari Red Crescent responds to international and national disaster situations, during or immediately after the
occurrence of a disaster, with the aim of saving lives, mitigating the impacts of the disaster, ensuring the safety
of individuals as a priority, and meeting the diverse needs of those affected.
Medical Coverage at
National Events
- The Qatari Red Crescent participates with its vehicles and medical teams in the coverage and security of most local
and international conferences, recreational events, and festivals held within the country. These include highly
attended events such as National Day celebrations, National Sports Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, as well as most
tourism-related events held in Souq Waqif, Exhibition Center, and others.
Medical coverage in sports championships
- The Qatari Red Crescent works through partnership agreements with "Aspetar Hospital" and various sports federations
to provide medical coverage and safety for athletes and spectators during training sessions and different sports
championships. The Qatari Red Crescent also had an active role in the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar in 2022.
First Aid Centers
- The Qatari Red Crescent manages several first aid centers that serve visitors of commercial and recreational
complexes, as well as the workers there, such as "Villaggio" and "Oasis Qatar for Real Estate Investment - Umm
Salal Mohammed."
