As per the latest statement by Qatar authorities, fans can avail emergency services from healthcare facilities. As more than a million fans are expected to travel to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, health officials from the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have prepared a wide range of measures to mitigate any potential threats to public health and ensure the safety of players, officials, fans, and the population. Also, insurance is not mandatory to visit Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, but they have categorically said that it is recommended to have insurance cover during your stay.
Insurance not mandatory to visit Qatar for FIFA world cup but recommended – MOPH
For non-life threatening, urgent medical conditions refer below-
Public Hospitals
During the duration of the event, visiting fans have free access to emergency and urgent medical care at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) facilities. By showing their Hayya Card to the medical institution, they may obtain these treatments at no cost.
Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital
Al Wakra Hospital
Hamad General Hospital
Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital
The ministry recommends HMC’s Pediatric Emergency Centres (PECs) or Sidra Medicine for any urgent medical treatment for children.
The following PECs are located across Qatar:
PEC Al Sadd (main hub)
PEC Al Rayaan PEC Al Shamal
PEC Al Daayen
Private PEC Airport Hospitals
There are a handful of private hospitals in Qatar that offer emergency and urgent treatment of the highest quality.
The government recommends that fans with health coverage via their travel insurance should verify payment arrangements with these medical facilities.
Also, Read – Importance of Hayya Card
The following private hospitals provide emergency and urgent medical care:
Turkish Hospital Al Emadi Hospital Doha Clinic Hospital Al Ahli Hospital Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Center King Hospital
Rayhan Medical facility
Dr. Moopen’s Aster Medical Center
Sidra Medicine Medicare AL Wakra Clinics and Urgent Care Unit, West Bay
North W.L.L. Al Emadi Hospital Clinics Stadiums, Fan Zones, Fan Festivals, and Fan Accommodation
In the Stadiums, Fan Zones, Fan Festivals, and Fan Accommodations, the ministry has sent medical staff that are prepared and ready to respond to any medical emergencies.
At addition to the eight stadiums, clinics will be held in the following locations:
Fan zones and festivals during each venue’s scheduled operating hours:
Fan Accommodation locations (open 24/7): FIFA Fan Festival Corniche Al Khor Fan Zone Industrial Area Fan Zone
Cruise Ship Floating Hotels are allotted Barwa Madinatna Fan Village Barahat Al Janoub Fan Village Doha Port Grand Terminal.
Ministry of Public Health advises for fans
- The ministry advises that all travellers to Qatar be completely immunised against COVID-19, including any booster doses for which they are eligible, before to arrival.
- The ministry advises all travellers to Qatar to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza prior to their arrival.
- The ministry suggests that tourists get a regular health examination (including a dental exam) within six weeks prior to travelling to Qatar in order to discover any underlying health conditions.
- The ministry advises travellers to pack sufficient prescription medicines for the duration of their trip.
- Ensure you are aware of your blood group, record it on paper, and maintain it alongside your other health records.
- Visitors who use eyeglasses are encouraged to carry at least two pairs in the event that one pair is lost or broken.
Key Points of the article
- As per the latest statement by Qatar authorities, fans can avail emergency services from healthcare facilities.
- Also, insurance is not mandatory to visit Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, but they have categorically said that it is recommended to have insurance cover during your stay.
- The government recommends that fans with health coverage via their travel insurance should verify payment arrangements with these medical facilities.
- The ministry advises all travellers to Qatar to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza prior to their arrival.
- Ensure you are aware of your blood group, record it on paper, and maintain it alongside your other health records.
