Qatar / Health

Reyada Medical Centre reaffirms JCI reaccreditation 11 Aug 2026 - 09:50 am

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre has successfully achieved reaccreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), one of the world’s leading healthcare accreditation bodies, reaffirming...

MoPH invites students, young professionals to join WHO video competition on influenza, COVID-19 10 Aug 2026 - 04:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and...

Food Safety Department intensifies monitoring 10 Aug 2026 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The Food Safety Department at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) intensified its food safety monitoring activities during the second quarter...

Early detection helps identify type of allergy in children and triggers 09 Aug 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Allergies are among the most common health conditions affecting children and may present in various forms, including allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma,...

Qatar Health Congress 2026 to spotlight innovation and integration in surgical care 09 Aug 2026 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the Qatar Health Congress 2026, which will be held from November 11 to 14 at...

PHCC health centres record over 380,000 patient visits in July 09 Aug 2026 - 08:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) health centres recorded 380,637 patient visits during July, reflecting continued demand for a broad range of...

Excessive screen time during summer puts children’s sleep, health at risk: Expert 09 Aug 2026 - 08:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Excessive screen use during the summer holidays can disrupt children’s sleep, concentration and emotional wellbeing while replacing physical activity, creative play...

MoPH advises public on safe food preparation, storage and ordering during summer 07 Aug 2026 - 10:45 am

Doha, Qatar: With summer temperatures remaining high across the country, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged the public to follow safe...

MoPH lists 140 controlled medicines for travellers under electronic permit system 07 Aug 2026 - 08:26 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has published a listof 140 controlled medicines that travellers can bring into or take out of...

HMC reminds travellers to take health precautions before, during and after trips 06 Aug 2026 - 08:58 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reminded travellers to take necessary health precautions before embarking on their journeys, emphasising the importance of...

QRCS Medical Affairs Division awarded Accreditation Canada Diamond Level 06 Aug 2026 - 08:40 am

Doha, Qatar: The Medical Affairs Division of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has received Accreditation Canada Diamond Level, following a successful final audit...

MoPH launches electronic permit system for travellers carrying controlled medicines 05 Aug 2026 - 03:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing...

MoPH reminds healthcare facilities to report food poisoning cases within 24 hours 05 Aug 2026 - 12:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a circular reminding all healthcare facilities and practitioners to report suspected or confirmed...

Sidra Medicine launches Women's Private Home Visits: Midwifery Care program 04 Aug 2026 - 06:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its Women's Private Home Visits: Midwifery Care program, a new private service...

Qatar Precision Health Institute partners with Qatar National Library to open-source ‘Genome Heroes’ educational materials globally 04 Aug 2026 - 04:41 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a national center for research and implementation under Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced a strategic...

Ministry warns against a slimming product containing undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients 30 Jul 2026 - 08:29 pm

DOHA, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health warnedthe public against buying, trading or consuming the Eatless – Natural Slimming Formula, after the laboratory...

HMC introduces new digital services on Lbaih mobile application 28 Jul 2026 - 01:13 pm

- New features include appointment confirmation and access to radiology results - Electronic payment for residents introduced in phase one across three hospitals...

Sidra Medicine administers Qatar's first Itvisma gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy 28 Jul 2026 - 12:50 pm

One-time gene replacement therapy expands access to precision treatment for eligible children, adolescents, and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy Doha, Qatar: Sidra...