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Qatar embraces global commitment to mental health and wellbeing 10 Oct 2023 - 12:18 pm

In support of World Mental Health Day, the Public Health Sector and other organizations have unified in their commitment to engaging in public...

MoPH organises workshop on healthcare-associated infections 10 Oct 2023 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has recently organised a three-day workshop on “Surveillance and Investigation of Healthcare-Associated Infections”, with the...

HMC: Significant growth in Qatar's healthcare sector services over the past decade 09 Oct 2023 - 06:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) said Monday that the number of outpatient's department visits more than doubled in a decade, increasing from...

Hamad Hospital performs kidney transplant from brain-deceased child to adult patient 09 Oct 2023 - 12:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad General Hospital (HGH) successfully performed a kidney transplant surgery in collaboration with Sidra Medicine on September 11. The surgery involved...

Qatar University’s College of Nursing, HMC partner for clinical training courses 09 Oct 2023 - 09:13 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar University (QU)’s College of Nursing (CoN) has commenced clinical training courses for its second-year nursing students in partnership with Hamad Medical...

HMC marks International Day of Older Persons 09 Oct 2023 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of the celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Department of Geriatrics and Long-Term...

Mental health boosts morale and productivity at workplace: Expert 09 Oct 2023 - 08:53 am

Doha, Qatar:On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Professor Muhammad Waqar Azeem, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Sidra Medicine, emphasised...

HMC hosts fourth annual Qatar Rheumatology Conference 09 Oct 2023 - 08:38 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Rheumatology Department hosted the fourth annual Qatar Rheumatology Conference, recently at the Le Royal Meridien Doha Hotel. This...

Heart diseases are leading cause of death globally, says expert 09 Oct 2023 - 08:35 am

Doha, Qatar:The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) marked World Heart Day, recently to raise awareness about heart disease and promote healthy heart habits....

PHCC advises on 4 ways to prevent musculoskeletal disorders 08 Oct 2023 - 12:55 pm

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are prevalent conditions that affect many individuals. It encompasses a range of conditions that affect the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments,...

HMC concludes 2nd Precision Medicine Conference 08 Oct 2023 - 08:55 am

Doha, Qatar:The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently concluded its highly anticipated Second Precision Medicine Conference. This breakthrough event brought together over 400 healthcare...

Qatar Biobank’s recent data reveals high rates of obesity 07 Oct 2023 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: According to recent data from the Qatar Biobank’s (QBB) population-based study, many participants are obese or overweight. It also said that...

Ministry directives for safe Formula1 Qatar Grand Prix experience 05 Oct 2023 - 06:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: From 6 to 8 October, Qatar will host the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023. To support fans attending...

Qatar Health Ministry clarifies HMC, PHCC medical treatment fees 04 Oct 2023 - 09:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Peninsula published yesterday, October 3, a report on the fees and charges for medical treatment services at Hamad Medical Corporation...

HMC introduces nuclear medicine for first time to treat neuroendocrine tumors 04 Oct 2023 - 04:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has introduced nuclear medicine in the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors (177Lu-Dotatate therapy) for the first...

HMC highlights important role of pharmacists in healthcare 04 Oct 2023 - 09:46 am

Doha, Qatar: The executive office of Corporate Pharmacy at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) marked World Pharmacists Day under the theme: “Pharmacists Strengthening Health...

HMC, PHCC medical treatment fees published in Qatar Official Gazette 03 Oct 2023 - 10:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Official Gazette of the State of Qatar published today, October 3, 2023, the fees and charges for medical treatment services...

PHCC launches month-long campaign on breast cancer awareness 02 Oct 2023 - 02:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), through the Screen for Life Program, has launched an awareness campaign on the screening of...