Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar)

Application Qatar guarantees health services to all citizens and residents in government medical institutions through a health card system. The system provides the cardholder with a medical record file containing all his/her medical data saved in the nearest healthcare centre. You can renew your health card online, or replace a lost or damaged card. Process Citizens and residents of Qatar may apply for a health card to access services at any of the Hamad Medical Corporation’s healthcare facilities or hospitals. It contains your ID number, nationality, photo and date of issue. To obtain a health card, visit the PHCC centre nearest to where you live. There you need to fill out the appropriate forms. You will be issued a PHCC health file number. The health centre will either issue you with your card immediately or ask you to return within a few days to collect it. Health cards are issued during morning working hours only. Call 107 or 16060 for more information. phcc.qa, hamad.qa Cost Qatari and other GCC adult residents and children QAR50; non-Qatari adult residents and children QAR100. If you lose your health card but it is still valid, Qatari nationals will need to pay QAR50 for a replacement, non-Qataris QAR100. If you lose your health card and it has expired Qatari nationals will need to pay QAR100 for a replacement, non-Qataris QAR200. You must pay using a credit or debit card. No cash is accepted. Renew or replace your Health Card through Hukoomi via these simple steps, hukoomi.gov.qa – Load the online application. – Enter your ID number. Choose to renew, or 'Reprint' if you wish to replace your lost or damaged Health Card. – Choose your preferred delivery option. – Pay appropriate fees online. Private Health Insurance In October 2021, HH The Amir issued Law No 22 of 2021 on regulating healthcare services, which makes it compulsory for expatriates and visitors to have private health insurance in order to live in Qatar or visit the country. Some companies provide their employees with free health insurance (but this may be tied to using a local private hospital) or you can arrange your own. Many of the larger private clinics have various options, including family packages. Health, Home and Life insurance Al Koot Insurance & Reinsurance 4040 2999 Arabia Insurance 4442 2682 GIG Gulf (AXA Insurance) 4483 2995 GlobeMed Qatar 4405 6999 Libano-Suisse 4466 4406 MetLife 800 9711 Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) 800 0742 QLM 800 0880 Seib Insurance & Reinsurance 4402 6888 Vaccination Vaccinations for overseas travel, for visitors to Qatar, and childhood immunisation are all available from the Vaccination Unit at Mesaimeer Health Centre E3, 4406 4222. The Communicable Disease Centre in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City C3/D3 operates the Travel Clinic where people can go for vaccinations and health advice before travelling. Vaccinations are by appointment only, 4025 4003. Some Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) offer travel immunisation as well, 107 The Department of Health Protection and Communicable Disease Control and the expanded immunisation programme in Qatar have developed an advanced and modern child immunisation programme. The National Vaccination Committee is also constantly reviewing and making adjustments to the vaccination schedule in accordance with the trends of disease prevention in the country. Currently, there are 12 vaccines used in the national programme for basic vaccinations in Qatar, providing children with immunity against 14 diseases. Some PHCC provide immunisation services to the public, and to obtain them, you can visit the hospital/health centre that you belong to, and there are a number of private health facilities that also provide vaccination services, either under private health insurance or for a fee. COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Qatar's COVID-19 vaccination campaign comprises Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and AstraZeneca vaccines. All citizens and residents, aged 12 and above, regardless of their health conditions, can receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The current vaccination rollout includes two doses of the vaccine, plus a third booster dose for which all individuals are eligible from six months after receiving their second COVID-19 vaccine dose. A fourth dose is applicable to individuals 60 years of age and older, and those with chronic diseases at high-risk for severe COVID19 infection. More than 2 million people have been vaccinated in Qatar, which makes up 92% of the population.4027 7077, covid19.moph.gov.qa