Qatar / Health

HMC receives over 1.4 million outpatients in first half of 2024 23 Jul 2024 - 08:23 am

Doha, Qatar: In the first half of 2024, the Outpatient Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) received more than 1.4 million visits, and...

HMC warns against fake health card renewal text message 21 Jul 2024 - 10:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) issued a public notice warning today, July 21, about fraudulent messages related to health card renewals that...

Study offers new insight into link between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease 21 Jul 2024 - 08:29 am

Doha, Qatar: A new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has unveiled significant insights into the dysregulation of long non-coding RNA...

MoPH reports significant food safety measures for 2024 first half 19 Jul 2024 - 08:34 am

DOHA: The Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has taken a number of measures during first six months of...

HMC promotes swim safety amid summer heat, urges vigilance to prevent drowning 18 Jul 2024 - 08:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) aims to prevent drowning incidents in the country by educating the public on simple steps that can...

Al Wakra Health Centre relocates certain clinics and services for maintenance 17 Jul 2024 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that several clinics and services from Al Wakra Health Center will be relocated...

‘HMC well-equipped to implement precision medicine’ 14 Jul 2024 - 08:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the main healthcare provider in the country, has made significant steps in the integration of precision medicine....

Study shows strong consensus among physicians on flu vaccine benefits 12 Jul 2024 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Most primary care physicians in Qatar agree that being vaccinated reduces the risk of seasonal influenza spread, according to a recent...

Sidra Medicine, Washington-based Children’s National Hospital to establish nursing partnership 09 Jul 2024 - 03:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Children’s National Hospital from Washington DC,...

Smoking cessation services at PHCC prove highly effective: Study 09 Jul 2024 - 07:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Smoking cessation services offered by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) have shown remarkable success, according to a recent study. The...

Qatar hosts training course on Public Health Skills for Action in Complex Emergencies 08 Jul 2024 - 02:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar recently hosted a training course titled ‘Public Health Skills for Action in Complex Emergencies...

Qatar advances collaboration on hematology 08 Jul 2024 - 08:52 am

Doha, Qatar: The National Center for Cancer Care & Research (NCCCR) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hosted the 4th Qatar International Haematology Conference...

Qatar improves in global healthcare ranking 08 Jul 2024 - 08:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has moved up two places in the healthcare index by Numbeo compared to 2023, showcasing the country’s world-class services, modern...

HMC’s Nesma’ak 16060 helpline now offers clinical imaging appointment bookings 07 Jul 2024 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) commitment to continuously improving services offered to patients and the community, appointment booking services...

PHCC celebrates obtaining Canadian Diamond Accreditation 04 Jul 2024 - 08:55 am

Doha: Primary Health Care Corporation celebrated its 2024 accreditation Canada Diamond Level Status and People-Centered Care (PCC) Centre of Excellence Award. The PHCC...

HMC organizes workshop with WHO to enhance elderly care in Iraq 03 Jul 2024 - 08:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Department of Geriatrics and Long-Term Care, which has been appointed as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy...

New tool shows promise in tackling type 2 diabetes 03 Jul 2024 - 07:55 am

Doha, Qatar: A recent study has indicated that a new early assessment tool could potentially play a significant role in controlling the prevalence...

Newly-opened Medical Care and Research Center to develop treatments based on individual patient characteristics 02 Jul 2024 - 12:36 pm

Doha, Qatar: The opening of the Medical Care and Research Center (MCRC) exemplifies Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services...