Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

WCM-Q initiative to strengthen health sector 10 Oct 2018 - 02:07 am

DOHA: In an initiative to further contribute to strengthen the heath care system of the country, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has brought back...

Ecuador President to visit Qatar to coincide with National Day 08 Oct 2018 - 01:57 am

DOHA: Terming the bilateral agreements signed between Qatar and Ecuador during the recent visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...

HMC launches two special services to prevent stroke 07 Oct 2018 - 11:26 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched two new services to prevent and reduce the incidence of stroke among the population. A Stroke...

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan mesmerises Doha audience 07 Oct 2018 - 10:04 am

DOHA: Fashion lovers were indulged in Qatar’s first Fashion Weekend International (FWI ‘18), the first of its kind event featured top class models...

PHCC training session focuses on improving patient safety 05 Oct 2018 - 01:53 am

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) insisted on the importance of adopting advanced global practices in patient safety during a training session...

HMC introduces new service for stroke care 04 Oct 2018 - 08:53 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has established an advanced telestroke service as part of efforts to provide the highest standards of care for...

Amir’s Argentina visit to see bilateral deals, visa waiver for Qatari citizens 03 Oct 2018 - 01:57 am

DOHA: The official visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Republic of Argentina will see signing of...

Qatari youth initiative to create 30,000 job opportunities for Syrian refugees 02 Oct 2018 - 08:41 am

DOHA: In a new initiative, a group of youth in Qatar together with Silatech has launched a unique charity campaign to support young...

Integrated healthcare for children, adolescents soon 01 Oct 2018 - 09:32 am

DOHA: In an important move to enhance the wellbeing of children and adolescents in the country, integrated healthcare services are to be established...

PM opens new health center in Al Waab 28 Sep 2018 - 08:22 am

DOHA: Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated the Primary Health Care Corporation’s (PHCC)...

Importance of psychosocial care for child patients emphasised 27 Sep 2018 - 01:23 am

DOHA: The importance of psychosocial care for the wellbeing of child patients has been highlighted in a new research report released by the...

Lung transplant soon to be a reality at HMC 25 Sep 2018 - 01:52 am

DOHA: Lung transplant surgery is to become a reality in Qatar soon with the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) making preparations to start the...

Al Ahli symposium on esophagus disorders to attract 500 professionals 24 Sep 2018 - 01:47 am

DOHA: In a commitment to provide educational and training programmes for healthcare professionals, Al Ahli Hospital will host a symposium next month on...

Call for joint efforts to prevent diabetes among children 23 Sep 2018 - 10:00 am

DOHA: Advanced research and innovations in preventing and treating diabetes for mothers and children with or at risk of the disease is being...

Stars of Science: A decade of igniting flames of curiosity 22 Sep 2018 - 10:09 am

DOHA: Marking a decade of success, Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation’s (QF) edutainment reality TV show, kicks off its 10th season today, on...

Qatar’s first ‘European Film Festival’ next month 21 Sep 2018 - 12:38 am

DOHA: In a new attempt to bring cultural diversity of Europe closer to Qatar, a first of its kind ‘European Film Festival’ will...

PHCC dispenses three million prescriptions 20 Sep 2018 - 01:54 am

DOHA: Pharmacies across Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) follow high standards of medicine safety and dispense approximately three million prescriptions annually, said officials...

Bullying causes mental problems in kids 17 Sep 2018 - 04:32 am

DOHA: Bullying at schools can cause great deal of harm and psychological problems among kids and are becoming a common phenomenon requiring immediate...