Qatar / Health

Parents cautioned about risk of drowning, heat stroke 11 Jul 2022 - 08:21 am

As temperatures continue to rise in the country, Sidra Medicine urged families to take necessary precautions from heat and when taking children to...

HMC deploys additional ambulances, staff for Eid 10 Jul 2022 - 08:41 am

To ensure the continuity of pre-hospital care service and meet the increased demand during the Eid holiday season, Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance...

HMC warns against undergoing bariatric surgeries at unreliable facilities abroad 10 Jul 2022 - 08:18 am

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has warned against undergoing bariatric surgeries, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, in unreliable medical centres abroad due...

HMC fully prepared for holiday emergencies 08 Jul 2022 - 09:23 am

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Emergency Department and Ambulance Service have an effective plan implemented to attend potential emergencies during the Eid Al Adha...

HMC warns against undergoing bariatric surgeries in unreliable medical centers abroad 07 Jul 2022 - 04:30 pm

Doha:Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has warned against undergoing bariatric surgeries, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, in unreliable medical centers abroad due...

Qatar seeing spike in virus cases, hospitalisations 07 Jul 2022 - 07:52 am

Qatar has reintroduced indoor mask mandate amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, a senior health official said yesterday. Head of Vaccination...

PHCC announces working hours at health centers during Eid Al Adha 06 Jul 2022 - 07:41 pm

Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the working hours at health centers during the Eid Al Adha holiday, taking place...

Masks mandatory for 6-year-old and above in closed public places including shopping centres: MoPH 06 Jul 2022 - 04:20 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has called on community members to adhere to the new preventive measures to curb the spread...

Mask is back; Cabinet decision makes it mandatory at some places 06 Jul 2022 - 03:04 pm

Doha: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at...

Covid-19 cases in Qatar may rise in coming weeks, wear masks in crowded places: Official 06 Jul 2022 - 02:16 pm

Doha: As Qatar is seeing an increase in daily average cases among community and travellers, a senior health official said that it is...

HMC experts draw attention to the 'forgotten' cancer 05 Jul 2022 - 03:02 pm

Doha: Experts at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are seeking to draw attention to the signs and symptoms of sarcoma, which in the early...

HMC’s Clinical Imaging Department calls on patients to honour appointments 05 Jul 2022 - 08:30 am

Doha: Deputy Chair of Clinical Imaging Department (Radiology) at HMC, Dr. Amal Al Obaidli has said that between 25% to 30% of patients...

Sidra Child Advocacy Program urges parents to ensure child safety during holidays 05 Jul 2022 - 07:45 am

Sidra Child Advocacy Program has urged parents to ensure safety of children from all forms of abuse, especially during the summer holidays. Child...

Qatar reports daily average Covid-19 cases for the week (June 27-July 3, 2022) 04 Jul 2022 - 05:19 pm

Doha: The number of daily average cases among the community has seen a slight increase this week in the weekly status report of...

National Alzheimer’s and Memory Services helpline records over 5,000 interactions 04 Jul 2022 - 07:56 am

Doha: The National Alzheimer’s and Memory Services helpline, ‘Raha’ celebrates its second anniversary in May this year. So far it has managed over...

MoPH conducts workshop on Qatar Dietary Guidelines 04 Jul 2022 - 07:55 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised the 5th Training of Trainers Workshop on Qatar’s Dietary Guidelines, which lasted four days....

HMC in urgent need of blood donors 03 Jul 2022 - 08:37 pm

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of O- blood type. On Twitter, HMC calls on the community...

Sidra Medicine sees rise in patients from abroad 03 Jul 2022 - 07:45 am

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, in support with Qatar’s regional positioning, offers world-class medical care, not only to patients from Qatar...