Qatar / Health

HMC delivers 25 million healthcare services in first half of 2026 04 Sep 2026 - 08:44 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) continued to expand and strengthen its healthcare services in the first half of 2026, with a focus on...

Supporting children with autism through back-to-school transition 03 Sep 2026 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar: The first days and weeks of a new school year can be a significant adjustment for any child. But for children...

Sidra Medicine, Aman Hospital sign MoU to advance healthcare collaboration 03 Sep 2026 - 08:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, and Aman Hospital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance healthcare collaboration...

HMC Employee Wellbeing and Wellness Section designated as WHO Collaborating Center 02 Sep 2026 - 06:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally designated Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Employee Wellbeing and Wellness Section within the Human Resources...

How can parents tell if their child needs psychological help? Qatar school psychologist explains 02 Sep 2026 - 06:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: Feelings of anxiety, sadness, tension and behavioural changes can be a normal part of adolescence and adjusting to a new school...

Reyada launches junior care for back-to-school 01 Sep 2026 - 08:50 am

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre has launched Reyada Junior Care, a dedicated Back-to-School initiative aimed at supporting the health and well-being of children...

HMC strengthens advanced dermatology services across hospitals 01 Sep 2026 - 08:49 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is strengthening its dermatology services across its hospitals, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment using the latest internationally...

Students urged to prioritise mental health as new academic year begins 01 Sep 2026 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: As university students return to campuses for a new academic year, mental health should be treated as a key part of...

QU College of Nursing welcomes new students at Fall 2026 31 Aug 2026 - 09:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) College of Nursing organised an orientation session for new students admitted in the Fall 2026 semester, with the...

HMC reduces average patient waiting time to 16 days 27 Aug 2026 - 09:38 pm

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reduced the average waiting time for a first specialist appointment from 58 days to around 16 days,...

Qatar's Health Ministry bans trading, use or promotion of unlicensed peptide products 27 Aug 2026 - 12:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Pharmacy and Drug Control Department in the Ministry of Public Health has issued a circular banning the handling, distribution, use...

PHCC to launch 'Back-to-School' campaign Sunday 26 Aug 2026 - 09:05 pm

Doha, Qatar:The School Health Program and Services at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is preparing to launch its 2026-2027 Back-to-School campaign under...

Qatar’s former health minister HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari nominated for WHO Director-General post 26 Aug 2026 - 12:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari has been nominated for the position of...

Global autism effort led by Qatar and partners expands reach and advances inclusion-focused initiatives 25 Aug 2026 - 09:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: A global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Social Development and Family, with support from...

Scientists discover new mechanism behind blood clot formation 24 Aug 2026 - 11:07 am

Paris, France: An international team of scientists from Britain, Sweden and France has identified a new mechanism involved in blood clot formation, challenging...

MoPH urges families to choose ‘ideal’ backpacks 24 Aug 2026 - 08:29 am

Doha, Qatar: As the new academic year approaches, the Ministry of Public Health yesterday issued guidance on choosing and using school backpacks, highlighting...

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...