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Doctor outlines four chronic disease categories in fasting risk classification 25 Feb 2026 - 08:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation reiterated the importance of individual medical assessments for patients with chronic diseases to determine their health...

Chronic pain needs timely care to protect physical and mental health, says expert 25 Feb 2026 - 08:35 am

Doha, Qatar: Persistent pain is often dismissed as something to “push through,” but specialists warn that waiting too long can allow a manageable...

MoPH launches 'Young Inspector' initiative to promote food safety among students 24 Feb 2026 - 04:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has recently launched, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the 'Young Inspector'...

Quitting first cigarette after fasting is first step toward giving up smoking: PHCC 24 Feb 2026 - 12:56 pm

Doha, Qatar: Ramadan is seen as a suitable opportunity for smokers in their efforts to quit smoking, due to the religious and social...

Fasting for students has health and educational benefits 24 Feb 2026 - 09:58 am

Doha, Qatar: Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam and an act of worship that Allah Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad...

MoPH launches child, elderly, and road traffic injury preventive guidelines 23 Feb 2026 - 01:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, MoPH,has launched three national preventive guidelines aimed at strengthening safety and public health in the State...

Untreated allergies can escalate into serious health problems: Expert 22 Feb 2026 - 08:42 am

Doha, Qatar: Ignoring allergy symptoms may seem harmless at first, but untreated allergies can quietly escalate into serious health problems, from chronic sinus...

Ministry of Public Health advises diabetic patients to take necessary precautions for safe fasting 21 Feb 2026 - 03:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: Doctors and healthcare specialists at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) urged diabetic patients to take necessary precautions during the holy...

MoPH launches 3rd public health sector football tournament 21 Feb 2026 - 10:57 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the opening ceremony of the third public health sector football tournament at Aspire Athletics...

Qatar's first navigated spine surgery in private healthcare: Precision meets innovation 20 Feb 2026 - 08:00 am

In a groundbreaking achievement for Qatar's private healthcare sector, Dr. Sirajeddin Belkhair, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Director of Neurosciences at DOC Medical Center,...

Guidelines for children fasting during Ramadan: medical expert advice 19 Feb 2026 - 05:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: Most parents are keen to train their children to observe the obligation of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan and...

Health Ministry urges citizens, residents to receive vaccinations before travelling for Umrah 19 Feb 2026 - 02:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has called on all citizens and residents planning to travel to the Holy Sites to...

Expert warns against herbal myths and detox trends 18 Feb 2026 - 08:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Gut health plays a vital role in overall wellbeing, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan when dietary patterns and meal...

HMC announces operating hours, advises patients on accessing services during Ramadan 17 Feb 2026 - 10:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced changes to the operating hours of a number of services during the Holy Month of...

MoPH announces updated working hours in government health sector during Ramadan 17 Feb 2026 - 07:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced updated working hours for the government health sector during the holy month of...

PHCC announces health centers' working hours in Ramadan 17 Feb 2026 - 07:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced the working hours for its 31 health centers during the holy month of Ramadan....

Diabetes Qatar organises awareness event on safe fasting for adolescents with diabetes 17 Feb 2026 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation – Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, organised an awareness event dedicated to adolescents living...

MoPH participates in Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project to promote healthy shopping environments across the Gulf 16 Feb 2026 - 05:03 pm

Riyadh: The Ministry of Public Health participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General...