Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Qatar has agreement with Moderna and Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccines: Official 17 Nov 2020 - 10:23 pm

DOHA: An approved COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be available for people in Qatar by end of this year, according to a senior...

Qatar’s cancer care lauded at WISH 2020 17 Nov 2020 - 09:19 am

Doha: Qatar’s achievement in becoming a hub in the region for cancer treatment was among the several other healthcare dialogues held on the...

HMC plans new clinic for diabetes reversal 15 Nov 2020 - 09:25 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will open a clinic that could revolutionise the way type 2 diabetes is treated in Qatar. Based on...

QDA helps people reverse pre-diabetic condition 14 Nov 2020 - 10:58 am

Doha: With about 11-23% people being pre-diabetic in the country, Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) — a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) — offers...

Qatar registers low stroke rate and efficient rehabilitation 09 Nov 2020 - 10:45 am

Doha: Qatar has reported a low rate of stroke cases per year compared to other countries and majority of survivors have regained their...

Take precautions to avoid possible rise in Covid-19 cases, cautions HMC doctor 08 Nov 2020 - 09:33 am

Doha: With several countries around the world report an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, people in Qatar have been urged to...

New geriatric daycare unit sees over 1,000 patients since April 07 Nov 2020 - 09:13 am

Doha: The daycare unit established by the Department of Geriatrics at Hamad Medical Corporation has benefited more than 1,000 elderly patients since April...

Qatar tests over one million people for COVID-19 06 Nov 2020 - 10:07 am

Qatar has tested over a million people for COVID-19 since the beginning the pandemic, according to daily statistics released by the Ministry of...

QF educators: Parents, teachers should face pandemic challenges together 05 Nov 2020 - 08:43 am

Doha: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented some unique challenges for early-year educators as they move to a remote learning approach. Two teachers at...

Health sector lauds Amir’s speech at Shura Council 04 Nov 2020 - 10:21 am

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in his speech during the 49th ordinary session of the Shura Council, has...

NCCCR enhances care services for cancer patients 03 Nov 2020 - 09:43 am

Doha: The transformation of Qatar’s cancer care services in recent years has been made to meet the increasing number of patients. The number...

On the frontline: Paramedics in the time of COVID-19 02 Nov 2020 - 08:50 am

In the COVID-19 world, the term’ frontline worker’ has become part of everyday language, with paramedics being at the fore of the global...

Qatar National Library launches virtual visits for schools 02 Nov 2020 - 08:20 am

Doha: In a new initiative for students, the Qatar National Library (QNL) has announced the launch of ‘virtual school visits to the Library.’...

HMC urges public to take part in vaccination survey 01 Nov 2020 - 08:35 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has urged public to take part in the recently launched research study to find people’s attitudes towards a...

Early intervention crucial to prevent stroke: HMC 30 Oct 2020 - 10:42 am

Qatar has joined countries across the world in raising awareness of the importance of early intervention for stroke, one of the leading causes...

Virtual event celebrates 2020 WISE Award winners 29 Oct 2020 - 09:28 am

Doha: The 2020 WISE Award Winners were celebrated for their innovative solutions to education challenges in a virtual event held yesterday in the...

Qatar offers lessons in sustainability for the world 29 Oct 2020 - 09:11 am

Doha: Actions speak louder than words! By encouraging green and environmentally friendly initiatives, Qatar has set a sustainable example for the world. Some...