MoPH’s new website launched
The website can be accessed by the visually impaired and people with special needs
MINISTER of Public Health
HE Dr Hanan Mohammed al Kuwari on Thursday launched the ministry’s new website. The new website -- www.moph.gov. qa -- is user-friendly, efficient and designed according to the latest international website standards and provides users with easy access to the ministry’s services and information. It is also supported by an advanced search engine which can locate information and services easily, in addition to the “Media Center” which highlights the ministry’s latest news, events, announcements as well as health awareness.
MINISTER of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari launched the ministry’s new website on the sidelines of the opening of the Qatar Health Conference 2020 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel on Thursday.
The new website www.moph. gov.qa is user-friendly, efficient and designed according to the latest international website standards and provides users with easy access to the ministry’s services and information.
The website, which has been redeveloped and launched in both Arabic and English, supports accessibility options for the colour blind, visually impaired and special needs people, in accordance with the relevant international standards.
The website has been developed in collaboration with Mada Center for Assistive Technology. The new version is compatible with all types of computer monitors and smartphones.
Dr Kuwari said that that new
MoPH website comes as part of the ministry’s keenness to promote accessibility of its services more effectively in line with the National Health Strategy 2018-2022, which focuses on the health of population and integrated care. The strategy requires MoPH website to keep pace with the significant and rapid progress in healthcare in Qatar, to strengthen effective communication mechanisms with the public, and to effectively use information technology to support health.
The website offers access to a variety of MoPH services, including medical commission services, medical offices abroad, health facilities, services to healthcare professionals, pharmacy, governmental health communication centre, food safety and vaccinations.
The website is supported by an advanced search engine which can locate information and services easily, in addition to the Media Center, which highlights the latest news of the ministry.