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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...

MOPH issues COVID-19 precautionary advice to travelers ahead of Eid Al Adha 02 Jul 2022 - 09:02 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health has issued COVID-19 precautionary advice to people traveling abroad for summer vacations. With the number of new...

Researchers at forefront of personalised treatment for breast cancer patients 01 Jul 2022 - 08:16 am

Precision medicine is providing new hope to patients and their families in Qatar by utilizing international and local medicine-based evidence with Qatar’s unique...

QCS concludes skin cancer awareness campaign 28 Jun 2022 - 08:25 am

Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) concluded its “Be sun smart” campaign which raised awareness about skin cancer. The event emphasised the importance of...

Qatar reports daily average Covid-19 cases for the week (June 20-26, 2022) 27 Jun 2022 - 09:50 pm

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

MoPH strengthens capacities of breastfeeding counselors 27 Jun 2022 - 07:58 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health is operating to build and prepare the capacities of breastfeeding counselors in the State of Qatar within...

HMC organises workshop to prepare dentists for RCSI fellowship exams 27 Jun 2022 - 07:48 am

Doha: Under the patronage of Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Medical Education Department and in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland...

MoPH, WHO hold workshop for emergency medical teams’ validation 24 Jun 2022 - 09:34 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), held a workshop last week for Emergency Medical...