Doha:Qatar's Al Aafya health channel has announced its integration into the Ooredoo TV network, aiming to expand its reach and make its content more widely accessible to households in Qatar and beyond.

According to Qatar News Agency, HE Dr. Abdulrahman bin Salem Al Kuwari, former minister of health and the channel's founder and director-general, stated that this move represents a significant milestone for Qatar's health media landscape. It will enable viewers and the wider public to access reliable and accurate health information more easily.

Dr. Al Kuwari highlighted that Al Aafya is the first channel of its kind in the Gulf region. It will provide a variety of educational, awareness-raising, and advisory programs through its television channel and social media platforms as part of its mission to promote health awareness.

He also emphasized that the integration with Ooredoo TV would enhance the dissemination, credibility, and accessibility of health information. Al Aafya aims to guide people toward better preventive practices, informed health decisions, and behavioral changes that promote wellness and well-being, thus serving as a vital addition to Qatar's media landscape.

Launched on July 2, Al Aafya is the Gulf's first dedicated health TV channel. It is designed to be a specialized health media platform that spreads evidence-based health culture, translates medical knowledge into accessible messages, and promotes prevention and improved quality of life. The channel strives to make scientific information part of everyday practice, ultimately enhancing human health through simplified language that resonates with a broad audience.