HMC concludes inaugural Qatar International Rehabilitation Conference

  • Date: 15-Jan-2024
  • Source: Gulf Times
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:Qatar
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HMC concludes inaugural Qatar International Rehabilitation Conference



HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari along with other dignitaries at the conference.

The first edition of Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) three-day Qatar International Rehabilitation Conference concluded recently with the participation of renowned experts from across the world.

Over 1,500 delegates attended the conference in person and virtually, including leading rehabilitation experts, professionals, and researchers.

The conference provided a platform for attendees to examine emerging trends, share insights and collaborate on innovative approaches reshaping the landscape of rehabilitation.

A highlight of the event was the participation of expert speakers and representatives from Johns Hopkins Medicine, US, alongside renowned speakers from the UK, the World Health Organisation, the Middle East and Qatar.

HE the Minister of Public Health, Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari, attended a keynote session on the opening day and met with leaders from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr Hanadi Khamis Mubarak Alhamad, deputy chief, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Long-Term Care at HMC, said: "We are thrilled by the overwhelming success of the inaugural First Qatar International Rehabilitation Conference, which served as a pivotal platform for knowledge exchange and innovation especially, in the field of rehabilitation. with the participation of international experts from around the world.”

“Under the theme "Transforming Rehabilitation Practice: Exploring