Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Al Wakra Hospital has been officially recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant by the U.S.-based Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), one of the founding partners of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement.

IHI is a leading, globally recognized not-for-profit health care improvement organization that has been applying evidence-based quality improvement methods to meet current and future health care challenges for more than 30 years.

This recognition highlights Al Wakra Hospital’s steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, age-friendly care to older adults. Al Wakra Hospital joins this important movement to provide high-quality care for people 60and over across HMC, alongside Rumailah Hospital, by integrating these essential, evidence-based practices into patient care.

Dr. Hanadi Khamis Al Hamad, HMC’s Deputy Chief for Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, and Geriatrics, and Medical Director of Rumailah Hospital, has been a driving force behind this initiative. Her leadership and commitment to enhancing older adult care in Qatar were instrumental in earning this recognition.

By implementing these elements of high-quality care, Al Wakra Hospital has not only improved outcomes for older patients but has also set an example for other health care providers in the region.

The Age-Friendly Health Systems recognition reaffirms Hamad Medical Corporation’s continued leadership in advancing health care standards in Qatar and the region. Al Wakra Hospital’s achievement marks a significant step forward in creating a more inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based care environment for older adults – ensuring that aging populations receive the dignity and support they deserve throughout every stage of care.