Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced yesterday the official launch of phase two in the expansion of its Audiology Screening Service within Well-Baby clinics.
This phase extends the service to seven additional health centres: Qatar University, Umm Slal, Mesaimeer, Muaither, Al Daayen, Al Khor, and Umm Ghuwailina. The service will be available on selected days and times, based on the operational needs of each health centre.
With this expansion, the total number of PHCC health centres offering newborn hearing screenings has risen to 20.
This achievement represents a pivotal milestone in the national rollout of the hearing screening service for all newborns in Qatar. Building on this momentum, preparations for phase three are scheduled to commence on April 26, 2026. This upcoming phase will include health centres in: Madinat Khalifa, Al Ruwais, Umm Al Seneem, Al Waab, Al Sheehaniya, and Al Mashaf.
A key component of phase three includes on-site training sessions designed to refine the clinical skills of PHCC’s nursing staff. These sessions will be conducted within the health centres under the supervision of Hamad Medical Corporation Audiology teams.
The corporation reaffirms its steadfast commitment to continue working towards providing accessible, high-quality health services that ensure sustainable care for all beneficiaries.
