Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

HBKU Press plans new projects on local work 05 Nov 2016 - 09:40 pm

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press), a publishing house of Qatar Foundation, is planning to introduce projects in an initiative to promote...

Initiative to promote breastfeeding 02 Nov 2016 - 06:35 pm

In a major initiative to promote breastfeeding, the Ministry of Public Health is preparing to implement the ‘Baby Friendly Initiative,’ (BFHI) in all...

New insulin for diabetics guards against hypoglycaemia 02 Nov 2016 - 06:28 pm

A new flexible type of basal insulin for people with diabetes is now available in Qatar. The insulin, Tresiba, provides a longer duration...

More schools to get greenhouses by year-end 31 Oct 2016 - 05:17 am

In a major initiative to promote awareness about healthy food among students, all Independent elementary schools in the country will have greenhouses to...

WISH boosts health care in Qatar 30 Oct 2016 - 02:34 am

World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) has positively influenced Qatar’s healthcare sector in important areas such as services, education and creation of awareness,...

HMC creates awareness on dementia 30 Oct 2016 - 01:42 am

The first community engagement event of an extensive programme in raising awareness about dementia was held recently in Education City. The event was...

More young women in Qatar prone to breast cancer 29 Oct 2016 - 09:12 am

DOHA: Incidents of breast cancer among young women is considerably high in Qatar and the region compared to the West, said a senior...

International academy for organ donation launched 25 Oct 2016 - 02:50 am

DOHA: The Doha International Academy for Organ Donation (DIAOD) was launched on Sunday with the aim of promoting education and research in organ...

Top charity official lauds Qatar’s efforts to educate kids 23 Oct 2016 - 12:23 am

DOHA: A top official at Save the Children International (SCI), the largest children’s charity, has praised Qatar’s efforts to significantly reduce the number...

Two young patients undergo life-saving surgeries 20 Oct 2016 - 12:52 am

DOHA: Two young patients have undergone life changing surgeries for a rare type of urological disease, with the support of Qatar Foundation (QF)....

Rise in incidence of breast cancer not unusual: Expert 19 Oct 2016 - 01:00 am

DOHA: The increase in number of breast cancer cases in Qatar during recent years is similar to other countries, said a senior official...

Arabic draws more students to QU-CBE 18 Oct 2016 - 01:48 am

DOHA: Qatar University College of Business and Economics (QU-CBE) has seen an increase in number of students as a result of introducing Arabic...

Sri Lanka seeks Qatari investment 17 Oct 2016 - 01:44 am

DOHA: Sri Lanka is keen on seeking Qatari investment in tourism, power and health sectors, says Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health and Indigenous...

Sharp drop in Hepatitis C cases: Official 16 Oct 2016 - 10:21 am

DOHA: Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Qatar has dropped from two percent to 0.8 percent and globally the country has the lowest incidence...

Headaches call for medical attention: Expert 13 Oct 2016 - 11:58 pm

DOHA: For certain severe or complicated headaches, patients should consult their doctor so that the underlying condition can be accurately diagnosed and treated,...

NU-Q to launch study on Qatar’s foreign aid 13 Oct 2016 - 01:03 am

DOHA: The Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) is set to begin a research project on different aspects of Qatar’s foreign aid to developing...

HMC to expand community-based mental health care services 11 Oct 2016 - 10:59 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) aims at expanding community-based mental health care services being provided at specialised facilities, said a senior official. Efforts...

Vaccine against MERS likely by end of 2017 10 Oct 2016 - 03:02 am

DOHA: An effective vaccine to protect against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) would possibly be introduced by end of next...