Qatar / Health

Qatar becomes first country to receive Public Health Accreditation Board award outside the US 11 Oct 2022 - 07:55 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has been awarded the national accreditation status of the US Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), making...

HMC launches ‘Save the Ambulance Service for Medical Emergencies’ campaign 11 Oct 2022 - 02:47 pm

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation has today launched a new national awareness campaign asking members of the public to ‘Save the Ambulance Service for...

Qatar first country outside US to receive Public Health Accreditation Board Award 11 Oct 2022 - 12:07 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar has been awarded the national accreditation status of the US Public Health Accreditation Board...

Health Minister receives credentials of WHO representative 11 Oct 2022 - 08:55 am

Doha: Minister of Public HealthH E Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari yesterday received credentials of Dr. Rayana Ahmad Bou Haka, the representative of...

Qatar participates in WHO regional committee meeting 11 Oct 2022 - 08:36 am

Doha: Qatar is participating in the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, which kicks off today in Cairo...

Qatar reports daily average Covid-19 cases for the week (Oct 3-Oct 9, 2022) 10 Oct 2022 - 12:46 pm

DOHA: The number of daily average cases within the community and among travelers shows a slight decrease this week as per the weekly...

Sidra Medicine prioritises women’s mental healthcare 10 Oct 2022 - 09:10 am

The Expanded Women’s Mental Health Service at Sidra Medicine has recorded more than 4,000 visits by women seeking support this year. The numbers...

Qatar University's Ibn Khaldon Centre conducts study on Qatari society's perceptions of Ehteraz 09 Oct 2022 - 10:55 pm

Doha: The Ibn Khaldon Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences held a symposium on Sunday to discuss the results of a study conducted...

Undersecretary of Ministry of Interior inaugurates SSOC's Unified Medical Center 09 Oct 2022 - 06:55 pm

Doha: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Commander of Lekhwiya Force, H E Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz bin Faisal Al-Thani,...

MoPH celebrates 8th Qatar Patient Safety Week 09 Oct 2022 - 06:28 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with a number of its partners, organized a variety of important events and activities...

PHCC urges parents to get children protected against complications with flu vaccine 09 Oct 2022 - 01:09 pm

Doha: While influenza season is around the corner, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) urges parents to get children vaccinated as it initiate free...

Sidra Medicine conference to focus on women’s wellness within holistic context 09 Oct 2022 - 09:11 am

Doha: Sidra Medicine will virtually host a Women’s Health Conference (WHC 2022) from October 14-15. The conference will focus on women’s wellness within...

Women’s Emergency Dept at HMC sees 70,000 patients a year 09 Oct 2022 - 08:10 am

The Emergency Department at Women’s Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) of Hamad Medical Corporation receives more than 70,000 patients a year, making it...

Winners of QF's WISH - Earthna Plastics Art competition announced 08 Oct 2022 - 06:43 pm

Doha: Winners of an art competition to raise awareness of the effects of plastic-use have been announced. The art competition was held by...

MOPH warns against consuming fresh and frozen Indian shrimp 08 Oct 2022 - 09:40 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health warns against consuming fresh and frozen Indian shrimp, as it has been proven that some imported quantities...

Unique health programme helps SC screen over 42,600 workers 08 Oct 2022 - 09:33 am

Doha: A unique and comprehensive health screening programme by Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has screened more than 42,600 FIFA World...

Medical experts at WISH discuss pandemic-proof future healthcare facilities 08 Oct 2022 - 08:57 am

Doha: A report on ‘Building Better Hospitals for the Future: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic, was released at Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit...