Aisha and Hamad became the first babies to be born at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH), one of Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) newest and most advanced hospitals.
The births on September 17 are part of a soft launch of obstetrics and gynaecology services at the hospital which will fully open on September 27.
Healthcare teams at AAH supported the births of the two babies, each named after the hospital of their birth.
Baby Aisha was the first to be born at the hospital and her father, Abdelrahman Ahmad Azem, thanked healthcare teams for their professionalism and compassion. “We are immensely grateful to all the staff at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital for the care they provided during this special moment in our lives. We are delighted to name our beautiful girl after the hospital of her birth.”
Shortly after the birth of baby Aisha, healthcare teams at AAH welcomed baby Hamad. “We couldn’t be happier with the quality of care we received throughout the birthing process at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital. The individual private labour rooms provided a welcoming and personalised environment to welcome Hamad into the world," said Abdulaziz Said al-Marri, baby Hamad’s father.
“From the moment we arrived we were treated with kindness. When learning of Aisha’s birth and her naming after the hospital, we were delighted to choose the name Hamad to mark this proud moment in our lives.”
Several obstetrics and gynaecology services will also transfer from Al Khor Hospital to AAH on September 27. The relocation will allow obstetrics and gynaecology services to combine with specialist departments, ensuring access to a wide range of medical interventions, advanced surgeries and specialists for immediate care whenever needed.
Dr Ibrahim Fawzy, medical director, explained that since opening in 2022, AAH has continued to expand its range of services. “The commencement of obstetrics and gynaecology services at AAH follows the recent opening of male physiotherapy and paediatric emergency services. AAH’s state-of-the-art facilities and specialised medical expertise have improved access to high-quality care in the surrounding area and are delivering streamlined care for patients.
“By relocating several obstetrics and gynaecology services for the north of Qatar from Al Khor Hospital to Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, HMC is addressing the changing needs of the surrounding community,” added Dr Fawzy.
AAH, HMC’s second largest hospital, is located in the Tenbek area between Al Khor and Lusail and connected via modern road networks. Obstetrics and gynaecology patients will benefit from the hospital’s high quality services including a dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology emergency department, spacious single labour and delivery rooms each with an en-suite bathroom, an expansive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for newborns with complex needs, minimising the need for newborns to be transferred to Doha and various outpatient clinics to support pregnant mothers throughout their maternity journey and beyond.
Several gynaecology outpatient clinics will remain at AKH to support the community and patients will be informed as to the location of their appointment.
Dr Najah al-Janahi, senior consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, who leads the service at AAH and also head of obstetrics and gynaecology at AKH added: “Our dedicated team at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital is committed to providing exceptional care to mothers, newborns and families, ensuring every patient receives the highest level of person-centered care in a compassionate and supportive environment."
From September 27, HMC’s Ambulance Service will transfer women in labour in the north of Qatar to Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, instead of Al Khor Hospital. Women going into labour who self-present, should also attend Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital from this date. More information on Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital is available at www.hamad.qa
