Doha: Sidra Medicine, which plays an important role in providing speciality healthcare services to young patients from Gaza, has cared for more than 170 children since December 9, 2023. The specialised children’s hospital offers several services and support to these patients including specialised care and services tailored to their unique needs. Many of the children who are poly-trauma cases, have been referred to receive multiple care services including orthopaedic, plastics and neurosurgery following outpatient care including physical and occupational therapy, an mental health support.
As of June 2024, Sidra Medicine had 170 paediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, the majority coming in for outpatient follow-up care. On December 3, 2023, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued a directive to treat 1,500 wounded Palestinians, in addition to sponsoring 3,000 orphans from the Gaza Strip. Sidra Medicine is one of seven hospitals in Qatar that care for young Gazan patients; it plays a vital role in triaging paediatric patients before their arrival to ensure they are placed in facilities with the required clinical expertise.
It has set up a dedicated 22 bed ward for the patients from Gaza. Through collaboration with humanitarian organisations and government agencies, Sidra Medicine facilitates the transportation and integration of patients into its healthcare system. The hospital’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr.
Ahmed Al Hammadi serves as the nati.