Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Emergency cases decrease during Eid holidays 27 May 2020 - 09:09 am

At least 1,485 patients were treated at the Hamad Medical Corporation’s main Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) during the first three...

Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19 27 May 2020 - 08:55 am

People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from...

The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight 27 May 2020 - 08:21 am

The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar,...

Public encouraged to seek support from mental health helpline if required 26 May 2020 - 10:11 am

The protracted disruption to life due to COVID-19 could bring feelings of anger, depression, anxiety and even grief. Therefore public is encouraged to...

On the second day of Eid no critical case reported to HMC 26 May 2020 - 03:51 am

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) main Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) treated at least 539 cases during the second day of Eid...

Less number of road accidents recorded on first day of Eid 25 May 2020 - 08:54 am

Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) and Al Wakra Hospital have treated 651 cases on the first day of Eid Al Fitr...

Children may act as carriers of COVID-19: Official 25 May 2020 - 08:51 am

Though data shows that children are less affected by COVID-19, they may still fall ill and can be carriers of the virus. Parents...

HMC operated 4 mobile sites for blood donation during Ramadan 25 May 2020 - 08:43 am

The Hamad Medical Corporation’s Blood Donation Center operated four sites during the holy month of Ramadan, especially in the present situation (COVID-19) to...

Forever grateful to this country, says COVID-19 survivor 24 May 2020 - 09:54 am

Doha: It is like a second life for Borja Entrala Fabregas, a Spanish expatriate, who recovered from COVID-19 recently. Not just the excellent...

With expanding healthcare facilities, demand for blood supplies on the rise 21 May 2020 - 10:13 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)'s Blood Donation Center periodically calls for volunteer donors as the demand for blood supplies has increased in the...

Geriatric Urgent Care Centre set up for enhanced care for the elderly 20 May 2020 - 09:06 am

Doha: Health authorities have taken a number of steps to ensure the safety of the elderly in Qatar in collaboration with the World...

Qatar sees a rise in plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients 20 May 2020 - 07:50 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s Blood Transfusion services play a major role in COVID-19 convalescent plasma treatment programme. They are responsible for collection...

Private health facilities launch teleconsultation 15 May 2020 - 05:25 am

Private healthcare facilities have started a number of initiatives to support the efforts in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Qatar. Private hospitals...

Nurses — the front line against COVID-19 14 May 2020 - 11:13 am

Doha: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare workers are being pushed to their limits (and beyond) as they selflessly care for patients. Not...

HMC's Rheumatology Division starts providing virtual consultation 14 May 2020 - 10:14 am

Doha: As part of measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Rheumatology Division at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has started to...

Mental health at crossroads in COVID-19 world, say experts at QF’s Education City Speaker Series 14 May 2020 - 08:55 am

Doha: As the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of communities around the world, experts discuss fears and...

Qatar opens 504-bed field hospital to treat Covid-19 patients 13 May 2020 - 09:02 pm

Doha: Qatar has opened a new 504-bed field hospital to support the existing Covid-19 hospitals. The Libsear field hospital located near Al Shahaniya-...