2 days Ago By Qatar Tribune
Qatar tribune Hanane Djoua Doha As families across Qatar continue their Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) reported a steady influx of emergency cases on the second day of the holiday. Medical teams across various HMC facilities remained on high alert, efficiently managing cases ranging from common ailments to life-threatening conditions. Dr Mohammed Alamri, chairman of the Paediatric Departments at HMC and director of the Paediatric Emergency Centers (PEC), highlighted that paediatric emergency units received a total of 1,810 cases across different centres in the country.
Among these, three critical cases were treated, including a severe nut allergy, hypoglycemia, and an acute asthma attack. Fortunately, all were managed successfully, with no hospitalisations recorded in the paediatric units. The distribution of paediatric cases across the emergency centres was as follows: Al Sadd PEC: 800 cases; Al Rayyan PEC: 459 cases; Al Wakra PEC: 302 cases; Airport PEC: 182 cases; and Al Khor PEC: 67 cases.
Meanwhile, Aisha Bint Al Attiyah Hospital reported one hospitalisation, involving a 64-year-old patient. Ali Darwish, assistant executive director of Ambulance Services at HMC, said that ambulance teams responded to 339 calls on the second day of Eid. These included: • 12 cases related to road traffic accidents (RTA) • Four life-threatening emergencies (LF) “Despite the holiday rush, our response teams ensured rapid interventions, minimising the impact of emergencies and providing critical care when needed,” Darwish stated.
Dr Aisha AlSada from Hamad General Hospital’s Emergency Department reported that the facility received 799 patients over the 24-hour period. Trauma-related cases accounted for a significant portion, with 149 reported incidents, of which 56 required hospitalisation. The most frequent medical complaints treated at Hamad General Hospital included: abdominal pain - 136 cases; fever - 72 cases;chest pain - 51 cases; dizziness - 32 cases; androad traffic accident injuries - 29 cases.
Dr AlSada said that the majority of cases were non-life-threatening, but hospital staff remained prepared to handle severe incidents, particularly those resulting from traffic accidents and chronic disease complications that often escalate during the festive period. HMC officials have reiterated the importance of health awareness during Eid, particularly in managing dietary habits, chronic conditions, and road safety. Medical experts have warned that excessive consumption of traditional Eid sweets and heavy meals can lead to digestive issues, high blood sugar levels, and other metabolic disturbances, particularly for individuals with diabetes or gastrointestinal conditions.
Additionally, with increased travel and social gatherings, road accidents tend to rise during holiday periods. Authorities continue to stress the importance of safe driving practices to reduce emergency cases stemming from collisions and reckless driving. Efficient Healthcare System Handles Holiday Rush Despite the surge in cases, HMC’s well-equipped facilities and dedicated medical teams successfully managed the holiday rush without any disruptions to service.
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