PHCC to resume 100% in-person health services from Friday

The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) said it would provide 100% in-person consultations for general health, dental services, and all other specialised services, as of Friday.

The step comes after the success of the first and second phases for restoring services to normal, in line with the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions imposed at the national level, PHCC added.It indicated that it would continue to provide virtual consultations, according to the patient's preference. The Rawdat Al Khail Health Center will continue to operate as a Covid-19 health centre.Drive-thru Covid-19 testing services are available in nine PHCC health centers: Gharafat Al Rayyan, Al Rayyan, Leaibab, Al Wakra, Al Wajba, Al Khor, Al Thumama, Al Waab, and Abu Bakr Al Siddiq from 4pm to 11pm on all days of the week.Drive-thru Covid-19 testing services have been stopped in five health centres: the Airport, West Bay, Umm Salal, Qatar University, and Mesaimeer.PHCC underlined that it had taken strict preventive measures to control the spread of Covid-19 and ensure safety, including smart scheduling of appointments, personal protective equipment, social distancing, and regular examinations for all workers and employees, as well as hygiene and sterilisation protocols. (QNA)