Fieldwork for the National Ageing Survey, conducted by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in collaboration with the National Planning Council and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has officially begun today.

The fieldwork will continue until 31 January 2025, with the aim of providing essential information and comprehensive indicators on the health and needs of individuals aged 60 and above. This will be achieved through home visits to a sample of 1,808 individuals within this age group, including both citizens and residents.

Dr Hanadi Al Hamad, Deputy Chief of Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, and Geriatrics Care at HMC and Head of the National Ageing Survey Project, said, "The National Ageing Survey represents a pioneering step in Qatar's ongoing efforts to enhance the health and well-being of the elderly.