Qatar / Health

PHCC adopts sustainability practices in health facilities 04 Jul 2023 - 08:39 am

Doha, Qatar: The healthcare industry is steadily moving towards a more sustainable way of operations in alignment with global trends. The shift to...

‘Screen for Life’ to adopt AI, teleradiology 04 Jul 2023 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Plans are underway to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and teleradiology into Screen for Life – a national cancer screening programme, said...

‘My Career-My Future’ programme to include more schools, entities 03 Jul 2023 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has set plans to expand its ‘My Career-My Future’ programme which offered...

Sidra Medicine study on monogenic obesity to help drive new treatment 03 Jul 2023 - 08:27 am

Doha, Qatar:A groundbreaking case study on monogenic obesity by the Endocrinology Department at Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been published...

Qatar Cancer Society campaign supports people living with cancer 03 Jul 2023 - 08:25 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held the “I am a survivor, and I will inspire you with my story” campaign to support, empower...

Pioneering technology improves quality of life for cancer patients 02 Jul 2023 - 08:47 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) has significantly improved cancer patients’ comfort and quality of life...

PHCC, HMC to enhance ophthalmology services 01 Jul 2023 - 08:24 am

Doha, Qatar:As part of ongoing efforts to enhance ophthalmology services in Qatar, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)...

Ambulance Service deploys extra units during holidays 30 Jun 2023 - 08:47 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ambulance Service at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has deployed extra ambulance units and continues to provide uninterrupted service during the...

Rumailah hospital outpatient geriatric clinics to relocate to Al Sadd Health Center from 1 July 29 Jun 2023 - 02:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: In the coming months Rumailah Hospital’s Outpatient Department will undergo renovation works to modernize and upgrade facilities to ensure the best...

PHCC announces working hours at health centers during Eid Al Adha 26 Jun 2023 - 12:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the working hours at its health centers during the Eid Al Adha holiday,...

HMC, Sheikh Hamad Hospital in Gaza enter into collaborative partnership 26 Jun 2023 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar:Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Hospital in the Gaza Strip signed a twinning agreement...

New initiatives at Sidra Paediatric Emergency improve patient care 25 Jun 2023 - 08:47 am

Doha, Qatar: Paediatric Emergency Medicine services at Sidra Medicine have implemented several initiatives to improve patient care and have recorded effective waiting and...

Aspetar to hold first International Rehabilitation Conference in Nov 25 Jun 2023 - 08:22 am

Doha, Qatar:Aspetar, the world-leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital has announced the organisation of 2023 Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference, the first-ever international...

Qatar ends last of Covid mask restrictions 23 Jun 2023 - 09:12 am

Doha, Qatar: After the Cabinet's decision to lift all remaining Covid-19 precautionary restrictions, including those related to masks, the Ministry of Public Health...

HMC expands Travel Clinic services as more travellers seek consultation 22 Jun 2023 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar:The Travel Clinic at Hamad Medical Corporation’s Communicable Diseases Center (CDC) has expanded its services and travellers are urged to get services...

Reyada Medical Centre awarded Joint Commission International accreditation 21 Jun 2023 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre announced yesterday that it has been assessed and accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), which identifies, measures,...

HMC, Qatar Biobank's unified database advances health services, scientific research 20 Jun 2023 - 06:09 pm

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Biobank (QBB), created to help scientists conduct medical research, is now integrated with Oracle Cerner’s electronic health record system (EHR), which...

Sidra Medicine expands oncology, haematology services 20 Jun 2023 - 09:01 am

The Division of Haematology and Oncology at Sidra Medicine, which also includes Bone Marrow Transplant services, has significantly enhanced and expanded the services...