Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Amir honours graduates at Qatar Foundation convocation 11 May 2022 - 07:45 am

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani graced the Qatar Foundation (QF) Convocation, which celebrated the academic achievements of 2020,...

Work launched on new US embassy building 10 May 2022 - 07:48 am

Doha: Terming the deepening ties between the United States and Qatar, work for the construction of a new embassy building started officially in...

HMC to introduce novel medicine for long-term dialysis patients 08 May 2022 - 07:45 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) plans to introduce a new approach to perform more kidney transplants among patient and donor with different blood...

Qatar Biobank conducts study on long-term impact of COVID-19 and vaccine 07 May 2022 - 08:39 am

Doha: Qatar Biobank is conducting two separate studies on the impact of COVID-19 infection and the effect of the vaccines. Data and samples...

HMC ensures smooth delivery of emergency and essential services 05 May 2022 - 08:41 am

As all emergency and essential services across Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) operate as usual, the main healthcare provider of the country has continued...

Camping season records less number of emergency cases: Ambulance Service 04 May 2022 - 08:23 am

In this camping season, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s Ambulance Service has seen a reduction in number of cases transferred from different beach areas...

HMC Ambulance Service deploys extra units for Eid festival and holidays 03 May 2022 - 08:21 am

Doha: In support for the Eid festival and to ensure the continuity of pre-hospital care service during the holiday season, Hamad Medical Corporation’s...

Over 100 expat students benefited from Qatar Scholarship Programme 02 May 2022 - 08:59 am

Doha: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s Qatar Scholarship Programme has enabled more than 100 long-term expatriate students in Qatar to complete their higher...

Agricultural sector implements 28 projects to boost food security 29 Apr 2022 - 11:16 am

Ministry of Municipality has started 23 different research projects for boosting agricultural produce in the country. The initiative aims to strengthen food security...

HMC Home Healthcare Service expands, covers more patients 27 Apr 2022 - 09:11 am

Doha: The Home Healthcare Service (HHCS) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has expanded its services to ensure those in need have quick and...

Steady rise in blood donation during Ramadan 26 Apr 2022 - 08:34 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Blood Services’ nationwide campaign has boosted donor participation, said an official. The daily campaigns, mobile blood donation...

EAA, partners welcome Qatar Scholarship Programme recipients 25 Apr 2022 - 09:11 am

Doha: Education Above All Foundation’s (EAA) Qatar Scholarship Programme yesterday welcomed a new cohort for the 2022-2023 academic year, bringing total recipients so...

Child passenger safety programme sees increased interest by parents 24 Apr 2022 - 08:57 am

Doha: Qatar National Child Passenger Safety Program (Ghalai)’s second checking station at Sidra Medicine has seen considerable number of parents showing an interest...

Travellers encouraged consulting HMC's Travel Clinic 23 Apr 2022 - 10:03 am

Doha: As the summer travel season approaches, people travelling to countries where vaccinations and other preventive measures are required are encouraged to visit...

Qatar sees 39 percent rise in registered organ donors 23 Apr 2022 - 08:05 am

Doha: As a result of ongoing national level awareness campaigns, the country’s Organ Donor Registry has shown an increase of 39% registered potential...

Qatar tops oral health index as most ‘teeth-conscious’ country 21 Apr 2022 - 08:29 am

Doha: Making a big strike in oral and dental healthcare, Qatar has scored the highest rank in dental health among more than 178...

HMC set to launch heart transplant programme 19 Apr 2022 - 08:11 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is set to offer heart transplants after the success of its kidney, liver and lung transplant programmes, a...

MoPH encourages getting booster vaccine against TDap 18 Apr 2022 - 09:16 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health has encouraged individuals to get the booster vaccine against Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), as the immunity...