Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Vaccination at QNCC only for specific groups: Official 07 Mar 2021 - 08:13 am

Doha: A senior health official has reiterated that COVID-19 vaccination is available at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) by appointment only and for...

Obese people are more likely to have COVID-19 complications: Expert 05 Mar 2021 - 11:06 am

People with obesity are more likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications, said an expert while emphasising that...

Lusail drive-through vaccination centre offers fast and safe service: Health official 04 Mar 2021 - 01:45 pm

The Drive-through Vaccination Centre in Lusail is only for people receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, reiterated a senior official. People do...

National services of screening newborns for hearing expanded 03 Mar 2021 - 09:01 pm

DOHA: With an aim to enhance the National Center for Early Detection of Hearing Loss (NPEDHL), screening services of newborns has been expanded...

Drive-through vaccination centre to serve people for second dose only 03 Mar 2021 - 11:22 am

Doha: Only people receiving second dose of vaccine are eligible to visit the new COVID-19 drive-through vaccination centre in Lusail, the Ministry of...

Ties with Qatar have reached new heights: Ukraine Deputy FM 01 Mar 2021 - 08:49 am

The strong relations between Qatar and Ukraine have reached new heights with several recent developments in bilateral cooperation, said Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister...

Effective system in place to prevent infection spread from travellers: Official 28 Feb 2021 - 08:08 am

Doha: In recent weeks, the number of COVID-19 positive cases among travellers has been low compared to those reported from the community. In...

People over 60 years urged to call hotline for vaccine appointment 26 Feb 2021 - 10:52 am

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has encouraged people over the age of 60 years to call the dedicated hotline number 40277077 to...

Quarantine for children travelling with vaccinated parents under review 25 Feb 2021 - 08:26 am

Doha: The quarantine procedure for children who are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination but have travelled with parents who have been vaccinated is...

Qatar aims to vaccinate 90% of eligible population by year-end: Dr Al Khal 24 Feb 2021 - 04:30 pm

Doha: Qatar aims to vaccinate at least 90 percent of the eligible population by the end of the year and has taken several...

Biobanking conference to discuss precision care, pandemic lessons 24 Feb 2021 - 08:25 am

Doha: Qatar will bring an international group of experts on biobanking, genomics, and personalised medicine from around the world, virtually in March to...

Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are very similar: MoPH 23 Feb 2021 - 09:48 am

Doha: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine which is now available in the country is similar to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was first authorised, according to Ministry...

Qatar National Library to allow visitors over 60 years only after COVID-19 vaccination 21 Feb 2021 - 04:49 pm

Doha: Visitors aged 60-year and above will be allowed to the Qatar National Library only if they have taken two doses of COVID-19...

First lung transplant in Qatar within weeks 21 Feb 2021 - 08:31 am

Doha: The Hamad Medical Corporation’s organ transplant programme which has shown 100 percent success rate in kidney transplant over five years is set...

Food allergies not a contraindication for Covid vaccine, MoPH official answers public queries 17 Feb 2021 - 06:01 pm

Doha: Senior Ministry of Public Health official answered public queries about Covid-19 vaccine on a live Instagram question and answer session today. During...