DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is extending its smoking cessation service to more health centres to help those wanting to quit the habit.
The service has been extended to Al Daayen, Mesaimeer and OBK health centres and Abu Bakr Health Centre will open a smoking cessation clinic soon, PHCC has said.
The clinic at Al Gharaffa Health Centre has been in operation since 2013 and is led by Dr Hamad Rashid Almudahka, Consultant, Community Medicine, and Manager, Health Promotion, PHCC.
“Delivering the service at Al Gharaffa Health Centre, I have been able to help transform many patients’ lives by helping them quit smoking,” said Al Mudahka.
The service is available to all patients and is led by trained physicians and nurses who provide a tailored approach to behavioural change, including counselling and prescribing medications.
Khamis Amer Al Khaldi, Director, Western Region, PHCC, and Operational Lead, Health Promotion, said, “I am pleased to be leading the expansion of the service for PHCC. It’s important that we support and encourage patients to lead healthier lifestyles and be proactive about quitting smoking which will benefit them and their families.”
People seeking an appointment for the service or details can call PHCC Customer Service Helpline 107. The Peninsula
