NAUFAR
IT Director Fady Saad discusses how the use of technology is leading the development of bespoke healthcare solutions , supporting Naufar ’ s work to reintegrate those with addiction back into society
In the last five years , the population in Qatar has grown exponentially , attracting expatriates on a global scale . The healthcare landscape has shifted in alignment with such a changing demographic , attracting new talent and medical expertise , leading Qatar ’ s health system to be ranked 13th best in the world globally .
The country ’ s vision to deliver exceptional patient-centred care , as set down by the Ministry of Public Health ( MOPH ) and National Health Strategy 2011-2016 , has also led Qatar to establish new projects , initiatives and services to cater to the health of its citizens .
One such area of focus is the global need for rehabilitation services for those suffering from addiction . In the US , misuse of opioids and addiction remains the lead cause of accidental death in the country , with alcohol misuse following closely behind .
The use of opioids includes heroin , synthetic opioids such as fentanyl , as well as prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone , hydrocodone , codeine , morphine and others , according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine ( ASAM ).
However , the US is not alone . Addiction has impacted health services globally , leading countries to increasingly innovate and disrupt outdated healthcare models and implement new , personalised
200 April 2018