(MENAFN- The Peninsula) DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has partnered with a UK-based organisation working on mental health issues to create awareness, conduct research and get support in implementing the Qatar National Mental Health Strategy 2013-2018 (QNMHS).
Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohammad Al Kuwari, and Tracy Power, Executive Director of Maudsley International recently signed the Memorandum of Understating (MoU) .
“The Ministry of Public Health is always keen to promote fruitful partnerships with internationally recognised and high profile institutions for the exchange of world-class specialised expertise in the field of healthcare and the efficient implementation of health strategies, programmes and projects,” said Dr Al Kuwari.
Maudsley International will work in partnership with the MoPH in developing mental health programmes in schools, and provide expert advice to organise anti-stigma campaigns in Qatar.
Working with key stakeholders in Qatar, Maudsley International will also develop a national mental health research agenda, identifying priority research programmes. This will provide a coordinated multi-sectoral approach to mental health policy development and planning and ensuring mental health research evidence translates into improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Working with the National Mental Health Program, Maudsley International will also design and deliver Mental Health Awareness Training Programs for a range of health professionals. This will support one of the key objectives of QNMHS ensuring training is available to all health professionals by March 2017.
“This partnership offers valuable learning and awareness opportunities in the field of mental health in Qatar as well as in the region and indeed across the world at large” said Tracey.
The Peninsula