Minister of Public Health, H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health and healthcare institutions, participated in the celebration of World Health Day, which this year is held under the theme,‘Together for health. Stand with science,’ chosen by the World Health Organization to highlight the power of scientific collaboration to protect health and to strengthen countries’ research capacities in order to increase equity in access to healthcare.
Qatar attaches great importance to excellence in health research, development and innovation, including updating supportive policies, attracting talent and developing infrastructure, as well as supporting continuous professional development for health practitioners to enhance the outcomes and quality of healthcare provided to patients and to drive health innovation. Minister of Public Health, H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, said, “The State of Qatar is committed to improving the health and well-being of the Qatari community.”
The Minister added, “This year’s World Health Day theme is aligned with the ambition of the National Health Strategy 2024–2030, which is to achieve ‘a health-focused society supported by an integrated health system based on clinical excellence, sustainability and innovation’, supported by many important national initiatives aimed at improving health and quality of life.”
Qatar is witnessing significant progress in the health research, with a focus on innovation and precision medicine. These efforts, led by the Ministry of Public Health in cooperation with research institutions, aim to build an integrated health system that enhances the quality of life of the population and addresses future health challenges, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Ministry of Public Health leads the strategic direction for health research through the National Health Strategy and within an advanced legislative framework represented by Law No. (6) of 2025 on the Regulation of Health Research, which ensures that biomedical and medical research is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and scientific standards that protect the rights and safety of participants.
Health research centres in Qatar – such as Qatar Precision Health Institute, Sidra Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care Corporation – contribute to a strong focus on preventive and curative care, translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that improve patient outcomes, and strengthening the integration between knowledge and practice.
The Ministry noted that more than 100,000 accredited professional development activities have been offered through the Department of Healthcare Professions at the Ministry of Public Health, providing more than 250,000 educational hours and more than 3.85 million learning opportunities, in addition to 14.3 million accredited continuing professional development hours for health practitioners in Qatar since the programme was launched.
The Ministry of Public Health also launched the Qatar Medical Specialisation Certificate (Qatar Board of Medical Specialities) in July 2020, with the aim of granting physicians advanced specialist qualifications in various medical disciplines to ensure their ability to provide a high standard of medical care in the country. Around 289 physicians have obtained the certificate across 14 speciality programmes.
