QRCS attends medical conference at IUG
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) participated in the 9th Medical Conference of the Faculty of Medicine at the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), entitled “Conference on Medical Education in Palestine — A Holistic Approach.”
In a working paper presented at one of the conference sessions, head of QRCS’ representation office in Gaza Dr Akram Nassar reviewed the results of the specialised medical grants programme for Palestinian doctors, which has been supported by the Qatari Red Crescent since 2003.
He explained that the QRCS adopts this programme for its contribution to building the capabilities of local medical staff, improving the quality of health services provided to patients, in addition to reducing the need to treat patients outside the Gaza Strip, by providing quality medical services inside the Strip.
He noted that the programme benefited 81 doctors from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank who received their studies in Qatar, while 31 doctors benefited from their studies in Jordan, with 28 of them having already returned to work in the hospitals of the Strip, after completing their specialised training.
The conference touched on the medical successes achieved by the doctors who benefited from the programme, and pointed out that the QRCS continues to implement its projects and health interventions that will alleviate the difficult conditions experienced by residents of Gaza, and ensure their access to high-quality health services.
The specialised medical grants programme for Palestinian doctors includes studies in about 20 medical and surgical disciplines, focusing on the most needy specialities in beneficiary areas with shortages of hospitals under the Palestinian Ministry of Health.The programme qualifies its graduates to obtain the accreditation of the Arab Board for Health Specialisations (ABHS).