Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Drive-through vaccination centre to serve people for second dose only 03 Mar 2021 - 11:22 am

Doha: Only people receiving second dose of vaccine are eligible to visit the new COVID-19 drive-through vaccination centre in Lusail, the Ministry of...

Ties with Qatar have reached new heights: Ukraine Deputy FM 01 Mar 2021 - 08:49 am

The strong relations between Qatar and Ukraine have reached new heights with several recent developments in bilateral cooperation, said Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister...

Effective system in place to prevent infection spread from travellers: Official 28 Feb 2021 - 08:08 am

Doha: In recent weeks, the number of COVID-19 positive cases among travellers has been low compared to those reported from the community. In...

People over 60 years urged to call hotline for vaccine appointment 26 Feb 2021 - 10:52 am

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has encouraged people over the age of 60 years to call the dedicated hotline number 40277077 to...

Quarantine for children travelling with vaccinated parents under review 25 Feb 2021 - 08:26 am

Doha: The quarantine procedure for children who are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination but have travelled with parents who have been vaccinated is...

Qatar aims to vaccinate 90% of eligible population by year-end: Dr Al Khal 24 Feb 2021 - 04:30 pm

Doha: Qatar aims to vaccinate at least 90 percent of the eligible population by the end of the year and has taken several...

Biobanking conference to discuss precision care, pandemic lessons 24 Feb 2021 - 08:25 am

Doha: Qatar will bring an international group of experts on biobanking, genomics, and personalised medicine from around the world, virtually in March to...

Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are very similar: MoPH 23 Feb 2021 - 09:48 am

Doha: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine which is now available in the country is similar to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was first authorised, according to Ministry...

Qatar National Library to allow visitors over 60 years only after COVID-19 vaccination 21 Feb 2021 - 04:49 pm

Doha: Visitors aged 60-year and above will be allowed to the Qatar National Library only if they have taken two doses of COVID-19...

First lung transplant in Qatar within weeks 21 Feb 2021 - 08:31 am

Doha: The Hamad Medical Corporation’s organ transplant programme which has shown 100 percent success rate in kidney transplant over five years is set...

Food allergies not a contraindication for Covid vaccine, MoPH official answers public queries 17 Feb 2021 - 06:01 pm

Doha: Senior Ministry of Public Health official answered public queries about Covid-19 vaccine on a live Instagram question and answer session today. During...

HMC telemedicine service bridges patient-hospital gap during pandemic 14 Feb 2021 - 08:13 am

Doha: In a bid to keep the community safe and control the spread of COVID-19, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) restarted telephone consultation on...

High percentage of target groups vaccinated against COVID-19 13 Feb 2021 - 10:07 am

Doha: People in Qatar have awareness about the importance and benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine and a high percentage of the target groups...

Expats aged above 50 eligible for vaccine 11 Feb 2021 - 08:24 am

Doha: The age limit for the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination in the country has further been lowered, a top health official has said, while...

Age limit for receiving Covid-19 vaccine revised: Official 10 Feb 2021 - 04:19 pm

Doha: The age limit for Covid-19 vaccine in Qatar in the first phase has been reduced, a Ministry of Public Health official announced...

Women athletes inspire community at QF’s National Sport Day celebration 10 Feb 2021 - 10:17 am

Qatar’s women athletes took centre stage during the Qatar Foundation’s virtual National Sport Day celebration said that sport has become part of the...

Qatar celebrates Sport Day today amid precautions 09 Feb 2021 - 07:46 am

Qatar will mark 2021 National Sport Day, encouraging the community to stay active and embrace a healthy lifestyle while adhering to health guidelines...

Qatar National Library combats antiquities trafficking in the region 08 Feb 2021 - 08:39 am

Qatar National Library has taken action to combat antiquities trafficking and illicit circulation of documentary heritage in the Middle East, North Africa and...