Accountability and transparency. ⢠Performance management and quality improvement. Community Engagement and. Empowerme
Public Health Strategy launch imminent The Qatar National Public Health Strategy will strengthen the public health system
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ormulated after intensive stakeholder engagement with numerous organizations, the soon to be launched Qatar National Public Health Strategy (2017-2022) provides a framework to strengthen the public health system and tackle identified health issues. The Strategy promotes shared responsibility between traditional and non-traditional public health partners and a “health in all policies” approach. The approach targets four strategic priorities that include developing the quality, scope and timeliness of data, and strengthening community
engagement. Making further progress in these areas will help to focus public health actions and programs where they will make the most difference. The Strategy has been developed as part of the National Health Strategy 201116 goal of providing improved public health. A Public Health Committee has been established with a key role to monitor the implementation of the Strategy. Chaired by Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al-Kuwari, the Minister of Public Health; the committee will report directly to the new MOPH Executive Board.
Public Health - Benefits of achieving the four strategic priorities Community Engagement and Data Driven Intelligence Empowerment • Comprehensive knowledge of the • Community participation • Sustainable programs and initiatives • Empowered populations • Responsive communication
health of the population • Evidence-based policy and programs • System agility • Data governance and standards
Workforce and System Capability
Leadership, regulation and accountability
• Highly skilled workforce • ‘Essential public health functions’ established • Resilience and scalability • Strategic partnerships and networks
• ‘Health in all policies’ approach • Inter sectoral and inter ministerial collaboration • Accountability and transparency • Performance management and quality improvement
