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Hamad International Airport Sets New Record in Q1 2024, Surpassing Previous Q1 Figures

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023. This quarter saw a remarkable surge in passenger traffic, recording a 27.6% increase, as well as significant growth in aircraft movements by 23.9% and cargo operations by 15.4%.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023.
  • Hamad International Airport saw a total of 13,171,540 passengers during the first quarter of 2024 – moving 4,533,212 passengers in January, 4,368,710 passengers in February and 4,269,618 passengers in March.
  • Hamad International Airport was recently named and voted as the World's Best Airport 2024 by the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
  • Inaugurated in 2014, Hamad International Airport is renowned as a versatile aviation hub catering to a diverse passenger profile.

Hamad International Airport Sets New Record in Q1 2024, Surpassing Previous Q1 Figures

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023. This quarter saw a remarkable surge in passenger traffic, recording a 27.6% increase, as well as significant growth in aircraft movements by 23.9% and cargo operations by 15.4%.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023.
  • Hamad International Airport saw a total of 13,171,540 passengers during the first quarter of 2024 – moving 4,533,212 passengers in January, 4,368,710 passengers in February and 4,269,618 passengers in March.
  • Hamad International Airport was recently named and voted as the World's Best Airport 2024 by the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
  • Inaugurated in 2014, Hamad International Airport is renowned as a versatile aviation hub catering to a diverse passenger profile.

Washington Selects Fusion Health as State-Approved EHR Vendor

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

WOODBRIDGE, N.J., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Health, a leading provider of specialized EHR and pharmacy management solutions for corrections, psychiatric hospitals, and other complex care movement-restricted environments, has been selected as an approved EHR vendor by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES). This contract (Statewide Contract #23023) allows state, county, and local agencies across Washington to streamline the process of procuring Fusion's healthcare technology solutions.

Key Points: 
  • WOODBRIDGE, N.J., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Health, a leading provider of specialized EHR and pharmacy management solutions for corrections, psychiatric hospitals, and other complex care movement-restricted environments, has been selected as an approved EHR vendor by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES).
  • Fusion can now be tapped as a preferred Washington State vendor to provide solutions for numerous, varied agencies across Washington, including but not limited to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Health Care Authority (HCA), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Corrections (DOC).
  • "We're thrilled to be recognized by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services," said Bryan Jakovcic, CEO and founder of Fusion Health.
  • It also positions us to expand our reach and serve more agencies throughout Washington State dedicated to improving patient care."

State of U.S. Health Care is in Crisis; The Physicians Foundation Calls for Convergence of Efforts to Address Drivers of Health

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Physicians Foundation calls for a need to collectively address drivers of health (DOH) throughout the United States, as research continues to suggest the health of individuals across the country is in crisis. The Physicians Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to comprehensively address patients' DOH, such as food security and transportation access, improving patient outcomes and ultimately lowering U.S. health care costs through practical solutions. As part of its commitment to address DOH, The Physicians Foundation announces the following milestones that will advance how we pay for and deliver care to improve health:

Key Points: 
  • The Physicians Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to comprehensively address patients' DOH, such as food security and transportation access, improving patient outcomes and ultimately lowering U.S. health care costs through practical solutions.
  • "The current health care environment is not sustainable for physician practice or to improve health outcomes for patients," said Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation.
  • Addressing drivers of health is critical to improve the overall health of people across our nation and to achieve greater health equity."
  • "As physicians, it is crucial that we consider patients' drivers of health when treating their illnesses," Dr. Rose said.

Hamad International Airport Recognised as the "World's Best Airport" at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the "World's Best Airport" by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinched the title of 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the second time in a row and "Best Airport in the Middle East" for the tenth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • The gateway to Qatar was also named 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the second time in a row, and "Best Airport in the Middle East" for the tenth consecutive year
    DOHA, Qatar, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the "World's Best Airport" by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • The airport also clinched the title of 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the second time in a row and "Best Airport in the Middle East" for the tenth consecutive year.
  • Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, who spearheaded the development and growth of Hamad International Airport over the past decade, said: "This is a remarkable achievement for Hamad International Airport, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of operational excellence, connecting passengers seamlessly from all around the world.
  • Hamad International Airport has successfully completed the first Phase of its airport expansion project, which has significantly increased capacity and enhanced its multi-dimensional offering.

Hamad International Airport Recognised as the "World's Best Airport" at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the "World's Best Airport" by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinched the title of 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the second time in a row and "Best Airport in the Middle East" for the tenth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • The gateway to Qatar was also named 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the second time in a row, and "Best Airport in the Middle East" for the tenth consecutive year
    DOHA, Qatar, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the "World's Best Airport" by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • The airport also clinched the title of 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the second time in a row and "Best Airport in the Middle East" for the tenth consecutive year.
  • Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, who spearheaded the development and growth of Hamad International Airport over the past decade, said: "This is a remarkable achievement for Hamad International Airport, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of operational excellence, connecting passengers seamlessly from all around the world.
  • Hamad International Airport has successfully completed the first Phase of its airport expansion project, which has significantly increased capacity and enhanced its multi-dimensional offering.

Falling Colors To Continue as ASO Following State's Request For Proposals

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Fe-based Falling Colors Corporation will continue to serve as the Administrative Services Organization (ASO) for the Behavioral Health Collaborative ( https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/about_the_department/behavioral-health-colla... ) following participation in New Mexico's public and competitive "Request for Proposals" bidding process, used to ensure transparency and fairness in public contracting.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA FE, N.M., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Fe-based Falling Colors Corporation will continue to serve as the Administrative Services Organization (ASO) for the Behavioral Health Collaborative ( https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/about_the_department/behavioral-health-colla... ) following participation in New Mexico's public and competitive "Request for Proposals" bidding process, used to ensure transparency and fairness in public contracting.
  • Falling Colors first became the ASO in 2017.
  • This award allows us to continue supporting these important programs while bringing clear data and accountability to behavioral health spending."
  • Falling Colors serves the Collaborative by working with individual state agencies providing behavioral healthcare, including DOH, HSD, CYFD, DDC, and ECECD.

DoH Collaborates with Eli Lilly and World Obesity Federation on Obesity Prevention and Management

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eli Lilly Suisse SA, a global pharmaceutical company, and the World Obesity Federation (WOF), a global non-profit organisation. The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.  

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DOH, Johanna Ralston, Chief Executive Officer at WOF and Irina Zaporozhets, President and General Manager, Middle East and Türkiye (META) Hub at Eli Lilly Suisse SA.
  • Collaboration of this nature is critical to delivering better healthcare outcomes for people living with obesity today, and prevention for future generations.
  • Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Obesity Federation said: "The World Obesity Federation welcomes the leadership of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in addressing obesity, and our collaboration is aimed at fostering more effective ways of working together across sectors.

DoH Collaborates with Eli Lilly and World Obesity Federation on Obesity Prevention and Management

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eli Lilly Suisse SA, a global pharmaceutical company, and the World Obesity Federation (WOF), a global non-profit organisation. The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.  

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond.
  • Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DOH, Johanna Ralston, Chief Executive Officer at WOF and Irina Zaporozhets, President and General Manager, Middle East and Türkiye (META) Hub at Eli Lilly Suisse SA.
  • Collaboration of this nature is critical to delivering better healthcare outcomes for people living with obesity today, and prevention for future generations.
  • Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Obesity Federation said: "The World Obesity Federation welcomes the leadership of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in addressing obesity, and our collaboration is aimed at fostering more effective ways of working together across sectors.

New PeerLINC Knowledge Hub will Leverage Local Expertise and Experience to Accelerate New, More Effective TB Cures Around the World

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024

MANILA, Australia, March 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TB Alliance's new Peer-to-Peer Learning for Innovative Cures (PeerLINC) Knowledge Hub launched today in Manila, with funding from the Australian Government through the Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative. PeerLINC, operating in partnership between TB Alliance and the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF), and in close collaboration with the Department of Health, Philippines, will help countries implement best practices in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) to help speed the worldwide programmatic implementation of innovative, more effective treatments for the disease, starting with the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended six-month, all-oral BPaL/M regimens, composed of the antibiotics bedaquiline (B), pretomanid (Pa), and linezolid (L), with or without moxifloxacin (M).

Key Points: 
  • The Philippines has successfully and rapidly deployed new treatments through participation in TB Alliance's Leveraging Innovation for Faster TB Treatment ( LIFT-TB ) initiative.
  • "PeerLINC will make training and knowledge on new treatments available swiftly and efficiently to ensure their rapid adoption and roll out.
  • "Every country with drug-resistant TB can benefit from widespread implementation of the best available TB treatment.
  • The expert team from PeerLINC will continue to guide countries after trainings, as they work to implement the regimens.