PHCC to host 6th International Primary Health Care Conference in Qatar
Doha
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will host the 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) – Qatar 2025, from November 27 to 29, 2025, under the patronage of Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud,, the corporation has announced.
This year's conference will be held under the theme: 'Inspiring Tomorrow: The Power of Collaboration in Primary Health Care'.
The event will bring together around 1,000 participants, including distinguished speakers, healthcare professionals, influential policymakers, leading researchers, academics, students, and stakeholders from the Gulf region, the Arab world, and across the globe.
Recognised as one of the most prestigious medical gatherings in the Middle East, IPHCC is expected to feature high-level participation and a wide range of discussions and presentations on key topics led by experts and specialists from various countries, alongside prominent speakers from Qatar.
The conference aims to foster an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and the exchange of knowledge in the field of primary health care.
Dr. Mariam Ali Abdul Malik, managing director of PHCC and Chair of Conference Organizing Committee, said: 'We are pleased to host the 6th International Primary Health Care Conference in Qatar, which will bring together a diverse group of experts to collaborate, share knowledge, ideas, and visions that inspire development and innovation in the field of primary health care.'
The organising committees have worked diligently to prepare for this major event, ensuring the highest standards of hospitality and event organisation that reflect the esteemed reputation of Qatar.
The conference will cover a wide range of key topics presented through lectures and scientific discussions, offering opportunities for exchanging expertise and best medical practices.
These topics include Translating Research into Primary Care Practice, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Primary Health Care, Sustaining Quality and Safety in Primary Health Care System, Healthcare Ethics and Law, Interprofessional Integration and Collaboration, Preventative Care for All, Primary Health Care of Priority Population, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Primary Health Care, as well as many other subjects.
Conference participants will also have the opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. In addition, professionals and experts are encouraged to submit their scientific abstracts through the official conference website:https://iphcc.phcc.gov.qa
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