Qatar / Health

Sidra Medicine to host RAPID 2026 conference in September 19 Aug 2026 - 11:10 am

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, hosts the Recent Advances in Primary Immunodysregulation Disorders (RAPID 2026) conference from September 25...

QMJ highlights role of narrative mentorship in shaping future doctors 18 Aug 2026 - 09:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Medical education should go beyond technical skills by giving students greater opportunities to hear honest accounts of uncertainty, setbacks and challenges...

Qatar nutrition expert explains how to know if a diet plan is right for you 17 Aug 2026 - 07:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: A diet should not be judged solely by how quickly it changes the number on the scale, but by whether it...

HMC expands dental services at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital 17 Aug 2026 - 04:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation has expanded its dental services at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, increasing the...

PHCC opens applications for Hajj 2027 Medical Fitness Certificate 17 Aug 2026 - 03:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has opened applications for the Medical Fitness Certificate for individuals intending to perform Hajj in...

WCM-Q white paper calls for urgent integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare 17 Aug 2026 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Researchers from the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), in collaboration with global lifestyle medicine experts, have...

MoPH launches awareness campaign on liver cancer 14 Aug 2026 - 09:00 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a social media awareness campaign on liver cancer, highlighting the importance of recognising risk...

Al Wakra Hospital Urology Section achieves re-accreditation as COEKSM 14 Aug 2026 - 08:55 am

Doha: The Urology Section at Al Wakra Hospital (AWH), part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has achieved re-accreditation as a Center of Excellence...

Qatar health experts urge caution over use of weight-loss medicines 13 Aug 2026 - 09:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: Consumers in Qatar should verify that weight-loss medicines and other therapeutic products are registered in the country and obtain them only...

Expert urges parents to watch for hidden summer health risks in children 13 Aug 2026 - 08:42 am

Doha, Qatar: As summer temperatures soar in Qatar, children can move from playing outdoors to becoming seriously unwell in a matter of minutes,...

Sidra Medicine and The View Hospital sign Agreement for cord blood banking services 11 Aug 2026 - 03:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed an agreement with The View Hospital to offer its umbilical cord blood...

MoPH detects 27 individuals for submitting false certificates to obtain healthcare licences 11 Aug 2026 - 02:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has detected 27 individuals who submitted falsified experience certificates to obtain healthcare practice licences in...

Reyada Medical Centre reaffirms JCI reaccreditation 11 Aug 2026 - 09:50 am

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre has successfully achieved reaccreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), one of the world’s leading healthcare accreditation bodies, reaffirming...

MoPH invites students, young professionals to join WHO video competition on influenza, COVID-19 10 Aug 2026 - 04:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and...

Food Safety Department intensifies monitoring 10 Aug 2026 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The Food Safety Department at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) intensified its food safety monitoring activities during the second quarter...

Early detection helps identify type of allergy in children and triggers 09 Aug 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Allergies are among the most common health conditions affecting children and may present in various forms, including allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma,...

Qatar Health Congress 2026 to spotlight innovation and integration in surgical care 09 Aug 2026 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the Qatar Health Congress 2026, which will be held from November 11 to 14 at...

PHCC health centres record over 380,000 patient visits in July 09 Aug 2026 - 08:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) health centres recorded 380,637 patient visits during July, reflecting continued demand for a broad range of...