Qatar / Health

HMC: More than 760 people were hospitalised for flu in Qatar in 2022 02 Oct 2023 - 08:43 am

Doha, Qatar: The flu virus can cause serious illness and lead to hospitalisation and even death – with more than 760 people being...

Qatar participates in GCC Health Ministers meetings in Oman 02 Oct 2023 - 08:20 am

Muscat:The State of Qatar participated in the ninth meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee, and the 86th meeting of the Council of...

CDC stresses need for influenza vaccination 01 Oct 2023 - 08:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The Medical Director of Hamad Medical Corporation’s Communicable Disease Centre (CDC), Dr. Muna Al Maslamani, has emphasised on the critical importance...

Ministry of Public Health begins third phase of non-communicable diseases survey 30 Sep 2023 - 01:45 pm

Doha Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health MoPH and its partners will start implementing the 3rd phase of the National Phased Survey for...

HMC hosts music therapy evening for dementia patients 28 Sep 2023 - 12:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: In support of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Hamad Medical Corporation’s Department of Geriatrics and Long-Term Care collaborated with the Doha Chapter...

Qatar Health Ministry surveys over 99,000 students for eyesight acuity 27 Sep 2023 - 03:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announced the results of the annual comprehensive survey conducted to examine the acuity of school students...

Over 600 delegates to convene at Global Wellness Summit 27 Sep 2023 - 07:56 am

Doha, Qatar: Doha is set to host the 17th Global Wellness Summit from November 6 to 9, a gathering that will bring together...

HMC receives award from Arab Hospitals Federation 27 Sep 2023 - 07:51 am

Doha, Qatar:In an award ceremony hosted by the Arab Hospitals Federation in Abu Dhabi on September 25, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) was awarded...

Wellkins Medical Centre to be launched tomorrow 26 Sep 2023 - 09:10 am

Doha, Qatar: After 11 months of rigorous software and system refinement, the Wellkins Medical Centre is all set for its official launch tomorrow,...

HMC performed 417 surgical procedures to treat spinal injuries since 2022 26 Sep 2023 - 08:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Surgeons at the Bone and Joint Centre at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have performed 417 surgical procedures to treat spinal injuries...

New specialist services, facilities provide advanced care to PHCC, HMC patients 25 Sep 2023 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar:The remarkable growth of Qatar’s public health sector has resulted in the opening of many new specialist services and facilities, enhancing the...

Forum highlights Qatar’s progress in promoting patient-centered care 24 Sep 2023 - 08:01 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar has seen a remarkable shift in patient-centered care and recorded significant achievements, officials said yesterday at the Person-Centered Care Forum 2023....

More than 2000 healthcare professionals attend Person-Centered Care Forum 2023 23 Sep 2023 - 02:50 pm

Doha: Nearly 2000 healthcare professionals attended the Person-Centered Care Forum 2023, delivered by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) last week. The unique event was...

Qatar's healthcare workforce doubles in 10 years: Official 23 Sep 2023 - 08:59 am

Doha, Qatar:The strength of Qatar's health sector workforce has doubled over the past ten years, showing tremendous efforts by the Ministry of Public...

New website highlights public health system's transformation 21 Sep 2023 - 08:02 am

Doha:The Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care Corporation have launched a new website highlighting the recent transformation of...

Qatar is committed to building a tobacco-free future: Minister of Public Health 20 Sep 2023 - 03:11 pm

New York: Minister of Public Health HE Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari reiterated Qatar's commitment to building a tobacco-free future, as well as...

Flu vaccines available free of charge at 31 health centers 20 Sep 2023 - 02:29 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced that the flu vaccine is available free of charge in its 31 health centers,...

MoPH & partners launch seasonal flu vaccination campaign 17 Sep 2023 - 04:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation, (PHCC) announced today...