Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Eligible persons urged to receive vaccine soon 16 Apr 2021 - 10:16 am

To further intensify the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has encouraged and reminded those eligible and hasn’t received...

Health professionals urge continued precautions against virus 15 Apr 2021 - 10:29 am

Doha: Healthcare professionals have urged the public to follow all preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. In a...

Healthcare officials urge public to follow precautions during Ramadan 13 Apr 2021 - 09:09 am

Doha: The health sector’s medical and administrative staff has stressed the importance of adhering to COVID-19 prevention guidelines during the holy month of...

Kidney patients at higher risk for severe Covid-19 04 Apr 2021 - 08:29 am

The Ministry of Public Health has issued a set of guidelines for patients with kidney disease or who have undergone a kidney transplant....

Qatar’s health sector keeps pace with world’s latest developments in ASD services 02 Apr 2021 - 12:04 pm

Qatar joins other countries today to mark the World Autism Awareness Day with an aim to make people understand and accept people with...

UK variant a significant factor in recent ICU admission surge 30 Mar 2021 - 08:28 am

Doha: Health officials at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have said that the UK COVID-19 variant has...

Public urged to use virtual health services amid COVID-19 surge 30 Mar 2021 - 08:21 am

Doha: Health authorities have urged the public to reduce physical visits to healthcare facilities, and instead use virtual and telemedicine services for non-emergency...

Over 1,800 COVID-19 patients treated with convalescent plasma 29 Mar 2021 - 08:55 am

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has treated 1,883 COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma in Qatar, said Medical Director of Communicable Disease Center, Dr. Muna...

Qatar among first countries to implement expanded bubble system for sport events 28 Mar 2021 - 08:48 am

The safe return to sporting events across the globe has been mixed with some sports being more successful than others. But Qatar has...

New restrictions for businesses, restaurants, gatherings take effect today 26 Mar 2021 - 10:50 am

As the country is witnessing a surge in daily COVID-19 cases, several precautionary measures will be re-imposed from today (Friday) in accordance with...

HMC provides international standard care to hundreds with lymphedema 21 Mar 2021 - 08:51 am

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) provides international standard of care under best practices and clinical guidelines for hundreds of people with lymphedema each year....

Recovered COVID-19 patients encouraged to donate plasma 18 Mar 2021 - 09:09 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has clarified some details related to COVID-19 vaccination, Convalescent Plasma Therapy and the hotline. The Ministry...

HBKU develops app to benefit diabetics in region 17 Mar 2021 - 09:25 am

A team at the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has developed an application tailored to benefit...

Experts advise healthy lifestyle to cut risk of kidney disease 15 Mar 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has urged the public to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease as diagnosing it at early stages...

QF’s Awsaj Academy helps students overcome learning challenges 14 Mar 2021 - 08:26 am

A unique programme offered by Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy equips students with the necessary skills to transition from school to university to the...

Second vaccine shots being given at health centres and drive-through point 09 Mar 2021 - 09:51 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has clarified that COVID-19 vaccination is provided by invitation only according to the phased vaccination plan. ...

Women playing leading role in Qatar’s healthcare sector 08 Mar 2021 - 10:28 am

Doha: In Qatar, the role of women’s participation as leaders plays an important part in improving the healthcare system. They also play a...

Children of Covid-19 vaccinated parents exempted from hotel quarantine: Discover Qatar 07 Mar 2021 - 10:11 pm

Children of parents vaccinated against COVID-19 will be ‘exempt from hotel quarantine’ for arrivals into Qatar from red zone countries. Qatar Airways Holidays,...