Qatar / Health

Ministry of Public Health halts applications of health practitioners for incorrect documents 31 Jul 2024 - 12:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health stated that its strict oversight efforts to verify the qualifications and eligibility of health professionals seeking...

Rumailah Hospital recognised as first age-friendly health system in Middle East 30 Jul 2024 - 02:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s Rumailah Hospital (RH) has been recognized as the first Age-Friendly Health System in the Middle East, achieving the...

HMC’s Home Health Care Service improvements reduces unnecessary emergency visits 28 Jul 2024 - 01:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: A comprehensive set of service improvements implemented by Hamad Medical Corporation’s Home Health Care Service (HHCS) has led to a reduction...

Sidra Medicine sees rise in international patients 28 Jul 2024 - 09:48 am

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine continues to receive an increased number of international patients, welcoming 221 patients from across the world this year so...

HMC’s Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital introduces advanced physiotherapy outpatient services for male patients in Northern Qatar 27 Jul 2024 - 06:49 pm

Doha: Recognizing the growing need for dedicated, state-of-the-art physiotherapy services in the northern region of Qatar, Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Aisha Bint Hamad...

Hamad Trauma Center offers drowning prevention advice 27 Jul 2024 - 01:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: To mark the fourth World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, organizations and communities worldwide including the Hamad Injury Prevention Program...

HMC invites community to join in first person-centered care roadshow 24 Jul 2024 - 03:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has invited patients, their families and the community to join in its innovative Person-Centered Care (PCC) Roadshow,...

HMC announces walk-in interviews for nurse technicians 24 Jul 2024 - 01:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is welcoming candidates fora walk-in interview for Nurse Technician positions. In a post shared on social media,...

PHCC’s EDP Index gains recognition as ‘Leading Practice’ by HSO 24 Jul 2024 - 08:50 am

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that its Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (EDP) Index has been recognised as a Leading...

A French family’s journey of trust and recovery at Sidra Medicine 24 Jul 2024 - 08:40 am

Doha, Qatar: A six-year old boy, born with a rare condition called a nasal meningoencephalocele, underwent a minimally invasive procedure at Sidra Medicine...

HMC receives over 1.4 million outpatients in first half of 2024 23 Jul 2024 - 08:23 am

Doha, Qatar: In the first half of 2024, the Outpatient Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) received more than 1.4 million visits, and...

HMC warns against fake health card renewal text message 21 Jul 2024 - 10:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) issued a public notice warning today, July 21, about fraudulent messages related to health card renewals that...

Study offers new insight into link between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease 21 Jul 2024 - 08:29 am

Doha, Qatar: A new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has unveiled significant insights into the dysregulation of long non-coding RNA...

MoPH reports significant food safety measures for 2024 first half 19 Jul 2024 - 08:34 am

DOHA: The Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has taken a number of measures during first six months of...

HMC promotes swim safety amid summer heat, urges vigilance to prevent drowning 18 Jul 2024 - 08:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) aims to prevent drowning incidents in the country by educating the public on simple steps that can...

Al Wakra Health Centre relocates certain clinics and services for maintenance 17 Jul 2024 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that several clinics and services from Al Wakra Health Center will be relocated...

‘HMC well-equipped to implement precision medicine’ 14 Jul 2024 - 08:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the main healthcare provider in the country, has made significant steps in the integration of precision medicine....

Study shows strong consensus among physicians on flu vaccine benefits 12 Jul 2024 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Most primary care physicians in Qatar agree that being vaccinated reduces the risk of seasonal influenza spread, according to a recent...