Qatar / Health

Sidra Medicine delivering outstanding care for newborns 18 Jul 2022 - 08:33 am

Sidra Medicine is delivering world-class care for newborns requiring major surgery in the region and beyond, data shows. Sidra Medicine admits the sickest...

Over 7.2 million COVID-19 vaccine shots administered 18 Jul 2022 - 08:08 am

Doha: Qatar is witnessing a continuous spike in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Public Health reported 1,217 new cases yesterday....

Over 800 people referred to Prosecution for not wearing masks in Qatar 17 Jul 2022 - 06:20 pm

DOHA: Authorities referred 851 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Ministry of Interior (MoI) said...

Over 1,200 Covid-19 cases reported in Qatar on July 17 17 Jul 2022 - 01:07 pm

DOHA: Qatar has reported more than 1,200 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours as per the website of the Ministry of Public...

Over 400 people booked for not wearing masks 17 Jul 2022 - 01:03 pm

Doha: Authorities referred 497 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Ministry of Interior (MoI) said...

Over 900 Covid-19 cases reported in Qatar on July 15 15 Jul 2022 - 05:21 pm

DOHA: Qatar has reported more than 900 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours as per the website of the Ministry of Public...

Qatar health sector can handle mass gatherings: Study 15 Jul 2022 - 09:24 am

Largescale sporting and other events held in Doha recently have demonstrated the healthcare sector’s preparedness to handle mass gatherings- a recent research report...

Over 800 Covid-19 cases reported in Qatar on July 13 13 Jul 2022 - 03:12 pm

Doha: Qatar has reported more than 800 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours as per the website of the Ministry of Public...

WCM-Q Grand Rounds discusses medical evaluation of chest pain 13 Jul 2022 - 09:11 am

Doha: A US-based interventional cardiology expert explained the main methodologies for conducting evaluations of patients experiencing chest pain in a presentation at Weill...

Sidra Medicine expands private paediatric evening clinics 13 Jul 2022 - 07:53 am

Sidra Medicine has announced the launch of three new private paediatric evening clinics geared towards offering children in Qatar more healthcare choices. The...

Qatar reports daily average Covid-19 cases for the week (July 4-10, 2022) 11 Jul 2022 - 08:16 pm

DOHA: The number of daily average cases among the community has seen a slight decrease this week in the weekly status report of...

No critical emergency cases during two days of Eid 11 Jul 2022 - 08:26 am

At least 580 patients were transported by Hamad Medical Corporation’s Ambulance Service during the first two days of Eid Al Adha and over...

Parents cautioned about risk of drowning, heat stroke 11 Jul 2022 - 08:21 am

As temperatures continue to rise in the country, Sidra Medicine urged families to take necessary precautions from heat and when taking children to...

HMC deploys additional ambulances, staff for Eid 10 Jul 2022 - 08:41 am

To ensure the continuity of pre-hospital care service and meet the increased demand during the Eid holiday season, Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance...

HMC warns against undergoing bariatric surgeries at unreliable facilities abroad 10 Jul 2022 - 08:18 am

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has warned against undergoing bariatric surgeries, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, in unreliable medical centres abroad due...

HMC fully prepared for holiday emergencies 08 Jul 2022 - 09:23 am

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Emergency Department and Ambulance Service have an effective plan implemented to attend potential emergencies during the Eid Al Adha...

HMC warns against undergoing bariatric surgeries in unreliable medical centers abroad 07 Jul 2022 - 04:30 pm

Doha:Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has warned against undergoing bariatric surgeries, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, in unreliable medical centers abroad due...

Qatar seeing spike in virus cases, hospitalisations 07 Jul 2022 - 07:52 am

Qatar has reintroduced indoor mask mandate amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, a senior health official said yesterday. Head of Vaccination...