Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Sri Lankans mark 70th Independence Day 05 Feb 2018 - 08:47 am

DOHA: Sri Lankan community in Qatar yesterday celebrated their country’s 70th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour. Despite the cold weather, many...

Hamad Medical to open drug information centre this month 04 Feb 2018 - 09:50 am

DOHA: In a new initiative to enhance patient safety, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is preparing to start a new drug information centre this...

HMC to screen newborns for genetic disorders 30 Jan 2018 - 12:26 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is planning to begin a screening programme for new-borns for genetic disorders, says a senior official. Genetic New...

85% patients survive breast cancer in Qatar 29 Jan 2018 - 10:54 am

Doha: The breast cancer survival rate in Qatar has touched remarkable level of 85 percent as a result of high standards of diagnosis...

Call for promotion of jobs, investment between Qatar and Sri Lanka 28 Jan 2018 - 09:57 am

Doha: The potential of more employment for Sri Lankan skilled-workers in Qatar and bilateral investment opportunities was highlighted during an event held here...

Qatar plans to set up stem cell donor registry 25 Jan 2018 - 03:10 am

Doha: The National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) will focus on establishing a stem cell donor registry in Qatar amid plans...

Seventh THIMUN Qatar meet begins 25 Jan 2018 - 02:56 am

DOHA: The seventh annual THIMUN Qatar conference opened yesterday involving more than 1,300 Model United Nation (MUN) local, regional and international students. The...

Sri Lanka seeks more jobs for skilled workers in Qatar 24 Jan 2018 - 02:12 am

Doha: Sri Lanka is seeking more job opportunities in Qatar for skilled workers in different sectors and it would organise an employment promotion...

Plans to set up new skin care subspecialty clinics 24 Jan 2018 - 01:37 am

Doha: The Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), as a centre-of-excellence for skin care, will establish new out-patient...

Over 3,500 surgeries a month at HMC hospitals 21 Jan 2018 - 10:28 am

Doha: An average of 1,500 surgeries are performed in different specialities at the Hamad General Hospital and the number exceeds 2,200 each month...

Local skills showcased at Arab Innovation Academy 16 Jan 2018 - 01:05 am

Doha: The innovation skills of young entrepreneurs have been recently showcased at the first Arab Innovation Academy (AIA). The unique 10-day startup boot-camp...

Sidra Medicine delivers first baby at its facility 14 Jan 2018 - 01:36 pm

Doha: Sidra Medicine delivered their first baby today in their state-of-the-art facility. The arrival of baby Mariam, weighing 3.1kg, was announced by Dr...

Vascular meet calls for setting up Gulf registry 14 Jan 2018 - 09:16 am

Doha: Advanced methods of prevention, management and treatment of vascular diseases were discussed at a regional conference held in Doha yesterday. The 11th...

Age limit for pediatric care to be increased soon 13 Jan 2018 - 04:00 am

DOHA: The age limit for pediatric care in Qatar will be increased soon and trauma care will be included in pediatric emergency services,...

Thousand brains discuss heart in Doha 12 Jan 2018 - 01:00 am

DOHA: Over 1,000 cardiology experts across the globe gathered at the 14th Gulf Heart Association Conference and the 11th Gulf Vascular Society Symposium...

New approach to surgical care in Qatar 10 Jan 2018 - 12:35 am

Doha: The Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is offering patients an advanced new approach to surgical care in Qatar....

Over 700 experts to gather for cardiology conference 09 Jan 2018 - 01:58 am

Doha: The region’s largest gathering of experts dedicated to cardiology will be held in Doha this week. The 14th Gulf Heart Association Conference...

Diabetics more prone to cardiac disorders 09 Jan 2018 - 01:58 am

Doha: At least half of the patients seen with cardiac disorders at the Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Heart Hospital, present with diabetics, says...