Qatar / Health

HMC hosts fourth annual Qatar Rheumatology Conference 09 Oct 2023 - 08:38 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Rheumatology Department hosted the fourth annual Qatar Rheumatology Conference, recently at the Le Royal Meridien Doha Hotel. This...

Heart diseases are leading cause of death globally, says expert 09 Oct 2023 - 08:35 am

Doha, Qatar:The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) marked World Heart Day, recently to raise awareness about heart disease and promote healthy heart habits....

PHCC advises on 4 ways to prevent musculoskeletal disorders 08 Oct 2023 - 12:55 pm

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are prevalent conditions that affect many individuals. It encompasses a range of conditions that affect the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments,...

HMC concludes 2nd Precision Medicine Conference 08 Oct 2023 - 08:55 am

Doha, Qatar:The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently concluded its highly anticipated Second Precision Medicine Conference. This breakthrough event brought together over 400 healthcare...

Qatar Biobank’s recent data reveals high rates of obesity 07 Oct 2023 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: According to recent data from the Qatar Biobank’s (QBB) population-based study, many participants are obese or overweight. It also said that...

Ministry directives for safe Formula1 Qatar Grand Prix experience 05 Oct 2023 - 06:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: From 6 to 8 October, Qatar will host the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023. To support fans attending...

Qatar Health Ministry clarifies HMC, PHCC medical treatment fees 04 Oct 2023 - 09:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Peninsula published yesterday, October 3, a report on the fees and charges for medical treatment services at Hamad Medical Corporation...

HMC introduces nuclear medicine for first time to treat neuroendocrine tumors 04 Oct 2023 - 04:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has introduced nuclear medicine in the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors (177Lu-Dotatate therapy) for the first...

HMC highlights important role of pharmacists in healthcare 04 Oct 2023 - 09:46 am

Doha, Qatar: The executive office of Corporate Pharmacy at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) marked World Pharmacists Day under the theme: “Pharmacists Strengthening Health...

HMC, PHCC medical treatment fees published in Qatar Official Gazette 03 Oct 2023 - 10:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Official Gazette of the State of Qatar published today, October 3, 2023, the fees and charges for medical treatment services...

PHCC launches month-long campaign on breast cancer awareness 02 Oct 2023 - 02:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), through the Screen for Life Program, has launched an awareness campaign on the screening of...

HMC: More than 760 people were hospitalised for flu in Qatar in 2022 02 Oct 2023 - 08:43 am

Doha, Qatar: The flu virus can cause serious illness and lead to hospitalisation and even death – with more than 760 people being...

Qatar participates in GCC Health Ministers meetings in Oman 02 Oct 2023 - 08:20 am

Muscat:The State of Qatar participated in the ninth meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee, and the 86th meeting of the Council of...

CDC stresses need for influenza vaccination 01 Oct 2023 - 08:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The Medical Director of Hamad Medical Corporation’s Communicable Disease Centre (CDC), Dr. Muna Al Maslamani, has emphasised on the critical importance...

Ministry of Public Health begins third phase of non-communicable diseases survey 30 Sep 2023 - 01:45 pm

Doha Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health MoPH and its partners will start implementing the 3rd phase of the National Phased Survey for...

HMC hosts music therapy evening for dementia patients 28 Sep 2023 - 12:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: In support of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Hamad Medical Corporation’s Department of Geriatrics and Long-Term Care collaborated with the Doha Chapter...

Qatar Health Ministry surveys over 99,000 students for eyesight acuity 27 Sep 2023 - 03:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announced the results of the annual comprehensive survey conducted to examine the acuity of school students...