Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Recovered COVID-19 patients encouraged to donate plasma 18 Mar 2021 - 09:09 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has clarified some details related to COVID-19 vaccination, Convalescent Plasma Therapy and the hotline. The Ministry...

HBKU develops app to benefit diabetics in region 17 Mar 2021 - 09:25 am

A team at the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has developed an application tailored to benefit...

Experts advise healthy lifestyle to cut risk of kidney disease 15 Mar 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has urged the public to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease as diagnosing it at early stages...

QF’s Awsaj Academy helps students overcome learning challenges 14 Mar 2021 - 08:26 am

A unique programme offered by Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy equips students with the necessary skills to transition from school to university to the...

Second vaccine shots being given at health centres and drive-through point 09 Mar 2021 - 09:51 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has clarified that COVID-19 vaccination is provided by invitation only according to the phased vaccination plan. ...

Women playing leading role in Qatar’s healthcare sector 08 Mar 2021 - 10:28 am

Doha: In Qatar, the role of women’s participation as leaders plays an important part in improving the healthcare system. They also play a...

Children of Covid-19 vaccinated parents exempted from hotel quarantine: Discover Qatar 07 Mar 2021 - 10:11 pm

Children of parents vaccinated against COVID-19 will be ‘exempt from hotel quarantine’ for arrivals into Qatar from red zone countries. Qatar Airways Holidays,...

Vaccination at QNCC only for specific groups: Official 07 Mar 2021 - 08:13 am

Doha: A senior health official has reiterated that COVID-19 vaccination is available at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) by appointment only and for...

Obese people are more likely to have COVID-19 complications: Expert 05 Mar 2021 - 11:06 am

People with obesity are more likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications, said an expert while emphasising that...

Lusail drive-through vaccination centre offers fast and safe service: Health official 04 Mar 2021 - 01:45 pm

The Drive-through Vaccination Centre in Lusail is only for people receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, reiterated a senior official. People do...

National services of screening newborns for hearing expanded 03 Mar 2021 - 09:01 pm

DOHA: With an aim to enhance the National Center for Early Detection of Hearing Loss (NPEDHL), screening services of newborns has been expanded...

Drive-through vaccination centre to serve people for second dose only 03 Mar 2021 - 11:22 am

Doha: Only people receiving second dose of vaccine are eligible to visit the new COVID-19 drive-through vaccination centre in Lusail, the Ministry of...

Ties with Qatar have reached new heights: Ukraine Deputy FM 01 Mar 2021 - 08:49 am

The strong relations between Qatar and Ukraine have reached new heights with several recent developments in bilateral cooperation, said Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister...

Effective system in place to prevent infection spread from travellers: Official 28 Feb 2021 - 08:08 am

Doha: In recent weeks, the number of COVID-19 positive cases among travellers has been low compared to those reported from the community. In...

People over 60 years urged to call hotline for vaccine appointment 26 Feb 2021 - 10:52 am

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has encouraged people over the age of 60 years to call the dedicated hotline number 40277077 to...

Quarantine for children travelling with vaccinated parents under review 25 Feb 2021 - 08:26 am

Doha: The quarantine procedure for children who are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination but have travelled with parents who have been vaccinated is...

Qatar aims to vaccinate 90% of eligible population by year-end: Dr Al Khal 24 Feb 2021 - 04:30 pm

Doha: Qatar aims to vaccinate at least 90 percent of the eligible population by the end of the year and has taken several...

Biobanking conference to discuss precision care, pandemic lessons 24 Feb 2021 - 08:25 am

Doha: Qatar will bring an international group of experts on biobanking, genomics, and personalised medicine from around the world, virtually in March to...