Qatar / Health

Over 1,000 experts to attend conference on gastrointestinal cancers 15 Nov 2023 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar:In December, the International Congress of Gastrointestinal Cancers 2023 will gather over 1,000 healthcare providers, researchers, and experts in Doha to discuss...

Rising diabetes cases in Qatar prompt urgent call for prevention 14 Nov 2023 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar:As the world observes World Diabetes Day today, November 14, statistics revealed an increase in diabetes cases in Qatar. Dr. Mahmoud A....

HMC plans to add more desert ambulances 14 Nov 2023 - 08:08 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has planned to add more desert ambulances equipped with four-wheel stronger vehicles to access hard-to-reach places. “To access...

MOPH, HMC, PHCC emphasise importance of screening on World Diabetes Day 13 Nov 2023 - 03:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Cooperation (PHCC) are joining...

Over 650 participants attend first day of Sidra Medicine PMFG 2023 12 Nov 2023 - 09:17 am

Doha, Qatar:Sidra Medicine (a QF entity) welcomed over 650 attendees, partners and exhibitors and 50 local and international speakers, to the first day...

Emergency Departments at HMC received more than 700,000 visits in 2022 11 Nov 2023 - 08:02 pm

Doha, Qatar:Acting Head of the Emergency Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Dr. Aftab Mohammad Omar stated that the efforts made to improve...

5th International Primary Health Care Conference begins 10 Nov 2023 - 08:54 am

Doha, Qatar: The 5th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC), organised by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), began yesterday and will continue...

MoPH signs agreement with IAEA 10 Nov 2023 - 08:37 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today signed a Memorandum of Practical Arrangements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in...

HMC educates healthcare providers on treating tobacco addiction 09 Nov 2023 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation’s Tobacco Control Center, an accredited Center by the World Health Organization, organised a training workshop to enhance the capabilities...

HMC offers ATV safety advice as camping season begins 09 Nov 2023 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar:The Hamad Injury Prevention Program (HIPP) of the Hamad Trauma Center is encouraging every rider, driver and their families to be aware...

PHCC organises 5th International Primary Health Care Conference 09 Nov 2023 - 08:31 am

Doha : The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will host today the 5th International Primary Health Care Conference under the theme “Primary Care...

MoPH announces completion of written exams for QBMS 08 Nov 2023 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar:The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the completion of the October 2023 cycle of the Qatar Medical Specialization Certificate, also known...

HMC successfully performs kidney transplant from Qatari young man to his father 06 Nov 2023 - 03:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) kidney transplantation team recently performed a successful kidney transplant surgery involving a Qatari young man donating his...

HMC performs first augmented reality navigated spinal surgery in the Middle East 06 Nov 2023 - 03:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: HamadGeneralHospital’sneurosurgical team at Hamad Medical Corporation, successfully performed a precise surgical procedure to remove a cancerousspinal tumorfora patientin his sixties,using a...

HMC to participate in ‘Al Watan’ exercise on Tuesday 05 Nov 2023 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will actively participate in Qatar’s National Major Incident Exercise, ‘Al Watan’ On Tuesday (November 7, 2023), from...

Heart Hospital performs cardiac catheterization in record time: HMC 04 Nov 2023 - 01:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporations (HMC) Heart Hospital has achieved remarkable success in treating heart attack patients in record time. The average time...

Council of Arab Health Ministers discuss Gaza's humanitarian conditions 03 Nov 2023 - 09:05 am

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the extraordinary session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, which was...

Doha Statement calls for sustainable urban well-being 03 Nov 2023 - 08:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Healthy Cities Conference for the Eastern Mediterranean Region 2023 concluded yesterday with the adoption of 'Doha Statement' calling for including health...