Qatar / Health

HMC marks World Pressure Injury Prevention Day 27 Dec 2022 - 09:21 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently celebrated the World Pressure Injury Prevention Day, to raise awareness among medical and nursing professionals about pressure...

Concerted efforts by MoPH ensured food safety during FIFA World Cup 27 Dec 2022 - 08:19 am

Doha: Enhanced measures implemented by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) have ensured food safety during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The...

PHCC’s dietetics program shows significant BMI reduction among overweight and obese subjects 26 Dec 2022 - 05:40 pm

Doha: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic and one of the risk factors for many diseases including heart disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease and...

Health sector makes major strides in 2022 26 Dec 2022 - 10:18 am

Qatar has established a vast healthcare system of global standards as the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and its partners have continued to...

WCM-Q, HMC study helps predict survival of critically-ill COVID-19 patients 24 Dec 2022 - 09:39 am

Doha: A new study has identified biomarkers that predict survival in critically ill COVID-19 patients with lung dysfunction. The study was conducted in...

HBKU develops model to predict FDA-approved drug response for lung cancer patients 23 Dec 2022 - 09:02 am

Doha: Leveraging cutting-edge machine learning and computational simulation methods, Dr. Tanvir Alam, Assistant Professor at the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), Hamad...

Prime Minister inaugurates The View American Hospital 18 Dec 2022 - 03:00 pm

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani inaugurated this morning The View American Hospital in...

PHCC celebrates Qatar National Day, highlights achievements 18 Dec 2022 - 10:45 am

Doha: Primary Heath Care Corporation (PHCC)’s leadership has highlighted the corporation's achievements on the occasion of the Qatar National Day. Managing Director of...

Qatar's healthcare plans for World Cup 'very successful so far': Official 15 Dec 2022 - 09:29 am

Doha: The Official Healthcare Spokesperson for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Dr. Yousef Al Maslamani said that plan adopted to provide healthcare...

PHCC advises healthy diet during winter 14 Dec 2022 - 09:46 am

Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has advised people to maintain a healthy diet during winter and take precautions to prevent colds...

Innovative practices vital to address healthcare challenges: FM 13 Dec 2022 - 07:57 am

Doha:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, participated yesterday in the global health event...

WCM-Q researchers discover mechanisms driving inflammation in obesity, cancer and type 2 diabetes 12 Dec 2022 - 09:17 am

Doha: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have made new discoveries about the processes by which fat cells damaged by obesity produce harmful...

Qatar Diabetes Association participates in IDF World Diabetes Congress 11 Dec 2022 - 05:14 pm

DOHA: Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), represented by the Association's Executive Director Dr. Abdullah Al Hamaq participated in...

Qatar 2022: A platform for health, safety 11 Dec 2022 - 08:21 am

With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 approaching semi finals, enthusiasm continues to rise and several unique features related to the tournament being...

HMC delivering smooth care to fans 08 Dec 2022 - 08:26 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the main healthcare provider in the country, is providing smooth emergency and urgent care services to FIFA World...

Qatar Cancer Society, international organisations partner for research 07 Dec 2022 - 08:38 am

Doha: Within the framework of Qatar Cancer Society’s (QCS) constant endeavour to support cancer awareness efforts and care for individuals living with Cancer,...

MoPH signs agreement with US CDC to implement Field Epidemiology Training Program in Qatar 06 Dec 2022 - 01:07 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently signed an agreement to...

MoPH, healthcare facilities celebrate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 06 Dec 2022 - 09:34 am

Doha: Healthcare facilities across Qatar in collaboration with the Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Department’s National Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial resistance...