DOHA: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani today visited Labaib Health Centre to inspect the progress of the new project being carried out by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal).
The Minister of Public Health HE Abdullah bin Khalid Al Qahtani accompanied the PM during the visit.
Ashghal president, Nasser Ali Mawlawi and other officials briefed the Premier on the progress of external and internal construction work of the new health centre which is nearing completion.
Mawlawi said the Prime Minister's visit to inspect the project is part of the Government of Qatar's initiative and commitment to support key healthcare projects to meet needs of citizens and residents.
“The Premier inspected the work completed on the ground floor and interiors of the health centre where currently equipment is undergoing tests before it is handed to the Primary Health Centre. HE the Prime Minister's visit was to observe the development work of the health centre and the State's initiative to support all ministries and entities responsible to complete the project as per plan, quality and standards," Al Mawlawi said.
Spread over 17,165 meters with a total built-up area of 8,747 square meters in addition to a two-level basement of 23,659 square meters.
The centre is designed as model healthcare centre for medical professionals, doctors and staff to work in an comfortable environment to attend to patients and visitors.
Labaib Health Centre features clinics for men and women patients. It has a dental clinic as well as specialty departments like radiology, laboratory and pharmacy located on the ground and first floors.
The facade of the centre has creative glass engraving art and distinctive umbrellas at the main entrance.
The basement has 2,216 square meters centre for people to relax and recreational facilities like health club, massage parlours, swimming pool and rows for pregnant women care.
The health centre is designed with multiple entry and exit points for visitors' vehicles and separate entrances for ambulances and healthcare staff, reports QNA.
The basement parking bay accommodates 404 cars besides 83 parking spots with shade awnings on the ground floor. The centre also includes services buildings and garage for ambulances.
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