Doha, February 24 (QNA) - The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the continuation of its institutional partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation under the Nabd Waqf for heart patients, affiliated with the Healthcare Endowment Fund. The initiative aims to strengthen the role of endowments in supporting specialized healthcare for heart patients unable to afford treatment costs.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ministry said the efforts fall within the Directorate's strategy to develop healthcare endowments and expand cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation, reflecting its commitment to building a sustainable institutional endowment model that contributes to safeguarding lives and enhancing the quality of healthcare services in the country.

Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Hassan bin Abdullah Al Marzouqi, Director-General of the General Directorate of Endowments, said the collaboration, launched in 2021, represents "a practical model of national integration in serving patients.

"He noted that since its establishment, the Nabd Waqf has contributed to the treatment of heart patients by providing financial support for critical surgeries, the implantation of advanced medical devices, and covering treatment and hospitalization costs for eligible cases.

He added that the initiative underscores the impact of healthcare endowments as a sustainable instrument for supporting the national medical system, expressing appreciation to donors, whose contributions constitute an ongoing charitable reward.

Al Marzouqi further highlighted that the Directorate's vision is based on investing endowment assets and channeling their returns to vital sectors, foremost among them healthcare, through the Healthcare Endowment Fund, which operates under clear governance standards to ensure equitable distribution and sustainable impact.

For his part, Dr. Abdulwahid Al Mulla, Senior Consultant and Head of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at Heart Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, said the support provided through the Nabd Waqf has become a key pillar of the Patient Care Fund.

It has enabled the performance of complex cardiac surgeries and the implantation of high-cost medical devices for patients unable to bear treatment expenses.

He noted that the funding has helped cover surgical preparations, medications, medical devices, and hospital stays, ensuring patients receive timely treatment without delay.

The support has also assisted many beneficiaries in regaining their ability to work and continue supporting their families both inside and outside Qatar, directly contributing to their social and family stability.

The Healthcare Endowment Fund is one of the endowment funds affiliated with the General Directorate of Endowments.

It specializes in channeling endowment revenues toward medical and therapeutic services for eligible beneficiaries through strategic partnerships with national healthcare institutions.

The Nabd Waqf falls within this framework as a specialized initiative supporting heart patients. It operates under rigorous evaluation mechanisms, in coordination with Hamad Medical Corporation, to determine funding priorities and ensure resources are directed to the most urgent cases. (QNA)