Sidra Medicine Highlights Advances to  Family-Centered Care to Mark World Health Day 2026

From hospital to home, research-driven model reshapes how care is delivered to families across Qatar

Sidra Medicine App offers Secure and Seamless Access to Care

Doha, Qatar – 7 April 2026:  To mark World Health Day on April 7,  Sidra Medicine reinforces its role as a research-driven, patient-centered healthcare organization by announcing its latest service launches and expansion plans for 2026.

Prof. Ibrahim Janahi, Chief Medical Officer at Sidra Medicine, said: “This World Health Day, which is themed “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” we are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of new services and expansion plans that will positively impact our patient care programs. Through science, collaboration, and compassion, we are working together to build a healthier future, one where care is not only advanced, but also accessible, continuous, and centered around the needs of our community.”

This year also marks key milestones in Sidra Medicine’s journey, with a decade of outpatient services and eight years of inpatient care.

“Through these years, we have built a strong sense of trust and credibility within the community and beyond, by combining clinical excellence with a deep understanding of patient and family needs. We are proud to be part of a robust healthcare network that continues to prioritize health and innovation, guided by the support of the government of Qatar, the Ministry of Public Health and our health and research partners,” continued Prof. Janahi.

As part of its continued evolution, Sidra Medicine is expanding its care model beyond hospital walls with the launch of new home-based services. It has announced the upcoming rollout of a Home Visit Program, set to begin within the next few months. The program will initially focus on mother and newborn wellness checks as well as a vaccination and well-baby check-up services.

Dr. Patricia Abboud, Executive Director of Medical Services at Sidra Medicine said: “As one of the region’s leading academic healthcare institutions, Sidra Medicine continues to place families at the center of care, ensuring that services are accessible, continuous, and designed around the patient journey. Its model reflects a simple but powerful belief: better health outcomes begin when care is within reach both physically and emotionally.”

The Vaccination and Well Baby service, an extension of the Pediatric Wellness Clinic into the home, will include physician and nurse-led services such as growth monitoring, feeding and nutrition advice, developmental screening and vaccinations.

The Mother and Newborn wellness checks services will be initially offered to women who deliver their babies at Sidra Medicine. The service includes postnatal check-ups within 48 hours of the mother being discharged from Sidra Medicine.

Nurses will visit the patients at their home to check how they are adjusting with the baby including lactation support, feeding and weight check-ups. The team can also remove stitches if necessary. The service will be expanded later in the year with additional care offerings such as postpartum home visits for mothers who have delivered their babies at other facilities.

Sidra Medicine is also extending its neonatal expertise by expanding its advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capabilities with the establishment of a Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). The unit is a Level 1 NICU and will provide short-term specialized care for newborns up to 28 days old.

The SCBU will accept newborns with conditions such as jaundice, potential infections, experiencing weight loss exceeding 10 percent of their birth weight, or anomalies requiring assessment and follow-up care.  It will ensure personalized care for each newborn, with a dedicated neonatal team providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The integrated model of care aims to provide reassurance and clinical support during a baby’s most important first days.

Sidra Medicine’s continued investment in science-led care, combined with its focus on accessibility and family-centered services, reflects its broader vision to transform healthcare delivery in Qatar—ensuring that innovation translates into meaningful impact for every patient.

Prof. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer at Sidra Medicine said: “At the core of our healthcare approach is a strong commitment to science and innovation. As a research-driven institution, Sidra Medicine continues to advance precision medicine, leveraging scientific discovery and global collaborations to deliver more personalized and effective treatments. This approach is not only transforming individual patient outcomes but also raising the standard of healthcare for the future.”

As part of its ongoing focus on accessibility and seamless care, Sidra Medicine is also enhancing the patient experience through its dedicated Sidra Medicine App. The platform allows patients and families to easily manage appointments, access medical records, and stay connected with their care teams, ensuring continuity beyond the hospital setting. By integrating digital solutions into its care model, Sidra Medicine continues to simplify healthcare journeys while keeping patients and families at the center of every interaction.

“At Sidra Medicine, our teams remain deeply committed to going above and beyond for every patient and family we serve. Through science, collaboration, and compassion, we are working together to build a healthier future, one where care is not only advanced, but also accessible, continuous, and centered around the needs of our community. We remain committed to delivering better health outcomes for families in Qatar and the wider region,” concluded Prof. Janahi.