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QCS Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress concludes with several recommendations 03 Dec 2023 - 09:49 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) concluded the International Congress of Gastrointestinal Cancers 2023 yesterday in Doha. The two-day Congress, held under the patronage...

QCS discusses diagnoses, treatments at conference 02 Dec 2023 - 09:13 am

Doha, Qatar:Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar Cancer Society...

Qatar health ministry urges public to learn more about HIV/AIDS 01 Dec 2023 - 05:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: As the world commemorates World AIDS Day, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is calling on people from all walks of...

Over 40 thousand public healthcare sector employees benefit from HMC’s wellness program 27 Nov 2023 - 12:20 pm

Doha, Qatar: Following its implementation at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in 2021, HMC’s Human Resources Department led the expansion of the Employee Wellbeing...

Conference focuses on management of diseases 26 Nov 2023 - 08:44 am

Doha, Qatar: More than 2000 healthcare professionals attended, in person and online, the Qatar Health 2023 and 3rd Qatar Public Health Conference. The...

Aspetar extends sports medicine excellence from World Cup to Asian Cup 24 Nov 2023 - 08:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is set to continue its legacy of delivering world-class medical services at the upcoming Asian...

MOPH announces senior leadership appointment for Hamad Medical Corporation 20 Nov 2023 - 04:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health and HMC Managing Director HE Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari announced a set of new Qatari leadership...

HMC to introduce ten 4-wheel-drive ambulances 19 Nov 2023 - 08:29 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation's Ambulance Service is preparing to roll out ten new four-wheel drive ambulances, allowing paramedics to access patients in challenging...

Advice to protect against viral respiratory infections: Qatar healthcare experts 18 Nov 2023 - 09:42 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation, (PHCC) has launched a...

HMC’s trauma program survival rate higher than North American counterparts 15 Nov 2023 - 11:09 am

Doha, Qatar: In 2022, for the fourth consecutive year, the Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Trauma Program demonstrated a mortality rate lower than North...

Sidra Medicine launches ‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ facility 15 Nov 2023 - 09:35 am

Doha, Qatar:Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation entity launched its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility yesterday, on the fourth and final day of its...

Over 1,000 experts to attend conference on gastrointestinal cancers 15 Nov 2023 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar:In December, the International Congress of Gastrointestinal Cancers 2023 will gather over 1,000 healthcare providers, researchers, and experts in Doha to discuss...

Rising diabetes cases in Qatar prompt urgent call for prevention 14 Nov 2023 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar:As the world observes World Diabetes Day today, November 14, statistics revealed an increase in diabetes cases in Qatar. Dr. Mahmoud A....

HMC plans to add more desert ambulances 14 Nov 2023 - 08:08 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has planned to add more desert ambulances equipped with four-wheel stronger vehicles to access hard-to-reach places. “To access...

MOPH, HMC, PHCC emphasise importance of screening on World Diabetes Day 13 Nov 2023 - 03:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Cooperation (PHCC) are joining...

Over 650 participants attend first day of Sidra Medicine PMFG 2023 12 Nov 2023 - 09:17 am

Doha, Qatar:Sidra Medicine (a QF entity) welcomed over 650 attendees, partners and exhibitors and 50 local and international speakers, to the first day...

Emergency Departments at HMC received more than 700,000 visits in 2022 11 Nov 2023 - 08:02 pm

Doha, Qatar:Acting Head of the Emergency Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Dr. Aftab Mohammad Omar stated that the efforts made to improve...

5th International Primary Health Care Conference begins 10 Nov 2023 - 08:54 am

Doha, Qatar: The 5th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC), organised by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), began yesterday and will continue...