Qatar / Health

Sidra improves lives of hundreds of children with complex kidney diseases 06 Jun 2023 - 08:20 am

Doha, Qatar: The pediatric nephrology and hypertension services at Sidra Medicine have improved the lives of hundreds of children and adolescents with a...

Extended hours at HMC’s Dermatology and Venereology Clinic boosts access to patient care 05 Jun 2023 - 03:28 pm

Doha, Qatar:As part of Hamad Medical Corporation’s commitment to improve access to care and reduce wait times for patients, the Department of Dermatology...

PHCC introduces pilot phase of cupping therapy service 05 Jun 2023 - 02:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has introduced the cupping (Hijama) therapy service as a pilot phase at Umm Slal Health Center...

Minister of Public Health and Chairman of WHO Executive Board meets with Director-General of Organization 04 Jun 2023 - 10:58 am

Geneva: Minister of Public Health and Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization, HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al-Kuwari met in...

WCM-Q clinician scientist ranked No 1 medical researcher in Qatar 04 Jun 2023 - 08:47 am

Doha, Qatar:Dr. Rayaz Malik of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been ranked the number one researcher in medicine in Qatar by Research.com, an...

PHCC offers tips for preventing heat-related illness 01 Jun 2023 - 06:16 pm

DOHA: To safeguard public safety, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) offered some tips to prevent common summer diseases. Dr. Al Anoud Saleh...

Qatar elected as President of WHO Executive Board 01 Jun 2023 - 12:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday elected the State of Qatar as President of the Board at...

Sidra Medicine study reveals impact of immune system, microbiota on colon cancer survival 31 May 2023 - 08:56 am

Doha, Qatar: A study led by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has revealed the impact of our immune system and microbiota...

HMC’s Tobacco Control Center marks World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2023 - 08:37 am

Doha, Qatar:HMC’s Tobacco Control Center, a WHO Collaborating Center, is joining the world in celebrating the World No Tobacco Day, which is observed...

PHCC: Smoking responsible for 90% of lung cancer cases 30 May 2023 - 09:31 am

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is participating with the World Health Organisation and its partners in celebrating World No-Tobacco Day,...

First robotic surgery in private sector performed at The View Hospital with Cedars-Sinai 30 May 2023 - 08:45 am

The View Hospital which is in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai announces the successful completion of its first robotic surgery. The procedure “Robotic Assisted Right...

All vaccinations required for Hajj and Umrah available free of charge 30 May 2023 - 08:23 am

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), through the Department of Communicable Diseases of the Department of Infection Control, announced that all...

Smoking responsible for 90% of lung cancer cases: PHCC 29 May 2023 - 06:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is participating with the World Health Organization and its partners in celebrating World No-Tobacco Day,...

HMC marks World Hemophilia Day with awareness, educational events 29 May 2023 - 08:53 am

Doha, Qatar: In recognition of World Hemophilia Day, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in collaboration with the Friends of Hemophilia Society recently hosted a...

Winners of QCS competition on tobacco awareness honoured 28 May 2023 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has organised a ceremony honouring the winners of the “Time to Quiet” competition for school students as part...

Qatar elected for WHO Executive Board membership 27 May 2023 - 10:03 pm

Geneva: The 76th World Health Assembly has elected The State of Qatar for the membership of the Executive Board of the World Health...

MOPH receives WHO Award for World No Tobacco Day 27 May 2023 - 12:06 pm

Geneva: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) received the World Health Organization Award for World No Tobacco Day (WNTD Award) in recognition of...

PHCC raises awareness on prevention of hypertension 27 May 2023 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar:World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 to raise awareness of hypertension and encourage hypertension prevention, detection, and control. This...