Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Vaccinated people must take same precautions as before 07 Feb 2021 - 09:22 am

Doha: Head of Vaccination at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Dr. Soha Al Bayat, has re-emphasised that people will have to continue...

Adherence to Covid-19 precautionary measures a national responsibility 07 Feb 2021 - 08:03 am

Doha: Ministries and public institutions support the healthcare community’s work to keep people safe, informed and limit the spread of COVID-19. Along with...

MoPH stresses joint responsibility to fight pandemic 05 Feb 2021 - 11:50 am

With the increase in daily COVID-19 cases reported in the country, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has initiated a campaign urging public...

2021 Cancer Awareness Calendar launched 04 Feb 2021 - 08:44 am

The Ministry of Public (MoPH) launched the 2021 Cancer Awareness Calendar yesterday, in a commitment to continue its efforts to promote cancer prevention...

Healthcare professionals urge public to follow preventive measures 03 Feb 2021 - 09:56 am

Doha: Healthcare professionals have urged the public to follow all preventive measures to prevent a potential second wave of COVID-19 in the country. ...

Public urged to wear face masks properly to curb spread of virus 02 Feb 2021 - 08:32 am

Amid the increase in number of daily COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Public Health(MoPH) has reminded public that wearing a face mask in...

Use of AI as a better diagnostic technology for breast cancer 31 Jan 2021 - 11:28 am

Breast cancer is known to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, and compared to the countries in the Middle...

Herd immunity could be reached by end of summer: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar immunology expert 31 Jan 2021 - 10:57 am

The first COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered in Qatar and around the world, offering hope that an end to the pandemic could...

People reminded to take precautions to avoid second COVID-19 wave 31 Jan 2021 - 08:28 am

The government has urged the public to follow all COVID-19 precautions to avoid a second wave of infections in the country. Qatar has...

HMC’s dermatology services expanded 30 Jan 2021 - 09:07 am

Doha: The Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), as a centre-of-excellence for skin care, provides new services, facilities,...

Increase in Covid cases may be signs of a new wave of the pandemic in Qatar: Dr Al Khal 28 Jan 2021 - 09:31 pm

The increase in number of new COVID-19 cases and in the number of people hospitalized every week, a matter of concern as it...

Private clinic certificate for chronic health condition valid for Covid vaccine: Official 27 Jan 2021 - 04:28 pm

Doha: People getting treated for chronic health conditions at private healthcare facilities are advised to submit a report from their attending physician at...

Avoid direct exposure to cold and dust: Official 24 Jan 2021 - 07:54 am

Doha: As the country is experiencing cold and windy weather, a senior health official has advised the public — especially asthma patients and...

Qatar National Library provides creative resources for youth 24 Jan 2021 - 07:46 am

Doha: Qatar National Library’s Young Adults’ Section focuses on a community often underserved by traditional libraries. Since its inception, the Library has made...

MoPH raises awareness about cervical cancer 23 Jan 2021 - 09:19 am

Qatar has joined other countries in the world to raise awareness about cervical cancer, the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. To...

Travellers with chronic conditions told to register online 21 Jan 2021 - 07:36 am

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has said that travellers with chronic health conditions are required to register online to get a medical...

Vaccine clearest route to pre-pandemic life: Recipient 17 Jan 2021 - 09:52 am

Doha: Given the ability of vaccines to prevent disease and save lives, having accurate information about COVID-19 vaccine is important, according to Executive...