(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is hosting a number of activities and events for patients, staff and members of the public as part of its Qatar National Day celebrations.
The events held across the HMC's network of hospitals and facilities celebrate Qatar's culture, customs and traditions.
HMC managing director Hanan al-Kuwari visited Hamad General Hospital (HGH), the Women's Hospital, the Rumailah Hospital, the Heart Hospital, the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research, the Human Resources Department, and the Transportation Department.
She also visited the HMC's booth at Darb al Saai, where she interacted with visiting schoolchildren.
A traditional Qatari tent, featuring local artefacts, henna design and face painting will welcome patients and visitors to the HGH's Outpatient Department.
The ceiling of the department's lobby has been adorned in burgundy and white stripes, the colours of the Qatari flag.
A traditional sweets and juice stall will serve visitors and a TV screen will display the National Day celebrations across the country.
Entrances to the paediatric clinics have been decorated with colourful balloons and two characters in traditional Qatari garments will distribute gifts to patients and visitors.
The Help Desk at the Women's Hospital, located in the main entrance, has been decorated and a TV screen, showing historical clips about Qatar and the National Day activities, has been set up.
Traditional food and drinks, as well as henna design, will also be available.
Similarly, Al Khor Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital, the Rumailah Hospital, the Heart Hospital and the Cuban Hospital will hold several festivities to mark the occasion.
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