Doha, October 06 (QNA) - The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) organized the third training workshop for practicing physicians in primary healthcare and other specializations. The workshop aimed to enhance physicians' proficiency and train them in essential occupational health services, utilizing the latest methods and technologies in the field. The workshop was held at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center.
Approximately 40 physicians from the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and health centers managed by the Qatar Red Crescent participated in the two-day workshop, alongside physicians from other national institutions and private sector companies.
Head of the Occupational Health Section at the MoPHs Health Promotion Department Dr Mohammed Ali Al Hajjaj, stated, "This training workshop is designed to improve physicians' ability to manage work-related injuries and illnesses while developing workplace occupational health promotion programs. Through this initiative, we aim to transfer and enhance physicians knowledge in occupational health, thereby supporting the improvement of practices and service delivery in this vital area. The workshop addressed several key topics, including the fundamentals of occupational medicine, new techniques for preventing work-related injuries and diseases, the importance of incorporating an occupational history in diagnosis and treatment, and the development of workplace health promotion programs." Dr Al Hajjaj further explained, "We are dedicated to organizing these training workshops as part of the ongoing professional development program for practicing physicians and other specializations. Over the past two years (20222023), approximately 70 physicians from various institutions across the country have been trained. This workshop, along with others, forms part of a comprehensive strategy to train medical staff in occupational health services. The Ministry of Public Health is committed to organizing more specialized training courses in the coming years, ensuring the provision of top-tier occupational and environmental health services for workers in all sectors, and improving the health of workers across both the public and private sectors." (QNA)