DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) continued to expand and strengthen its healthcare services in the first half of 2026, with a focus on advanced care, digital transformation and greater access for patients. The latest figures highlight HMC’s central role in Qatar’s healthcare system and its continued investment in people and technology to deliver more integrated and sustainable healthcare.
During the first six months of 2026, HMC provided 25 million healthcare services, including 1.5 million outpatient appointments, 40,000 surgical procedures, 700,000 cases treated across emergency departments and 50,000 home visits, according to statistics released by HMC on its social media platforms yesterday.
According to HMC, the figures highlight the scale of its operations and its central role as Qatar’s primary public healthcare provider, supporting the country’s efforts to build a more sustainable and integrated healthcare system.
“Hamad Medical Corporation’s key figures reflect the scale of its services and capabilities, highlighting its central role in Qatar’s healthcare system and its contribution to improving community health and quality of life, in support of the Third National Development Strategy,” it said.
HMC oversees 14 hospitals, comprising specialist and community hospitals, in addition to the Ambulance Service and home care services. The corporation has around 30,000 employees, with 99 percent of its leadership positions held by Qataris.
The healthcare provider said its continued investment in people, technology and advanced services is aimed at delivering high-quality care while improving the patient experience and strengthening community health.
As part of its digital transformation, HMC provides patients with access to digital services, including health records covering up to 10 years. The Lbaih application has also reached 400,000 subscribers.
HMC said the average waiting time for a first specialist appointment has been reduced significantly, from 58 days to 16 days.
In the area of blood services, rare blood types are frozen and stored for up to 30 years to ensure their availability when needed. More than 400 blood donation campaigns have also been conducted during 2026. HMC said it is focused on providing high-quality care while continuing to invest in its people and technology to support more sustainable healthcare.
