Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Qatar National Library launches virtual visits for schools 02 Nov 2020 - 08:20 am

Doha: In a new initiative for students, the Qatar National Library (QNL) has announced the launch of ‘virtual school visits to the Library.’...

HMC urges public to take part in vaccination survey 01 Nov 2020 - 08:35 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has urged public to take part in the recently launched research study to find people’s attitudes towards a...

Early intervention crucial to prevent stroke: HMC 30 Oct 2020 - 10:42 am

Qatar has joined countries across the world in raising awareness of the importance of early intervention for stroke, one of the leading causes...

Virtual event celebrates 2020 WISE Award winners 29 Oct 2020 - 09:28 am

Doha: The 2020 WISE Award Winners were celebrated for their innovative solutions to education challenges in a virtual event held yesterday in the...

Qatar offers lessons in sustainability for the world 29 Oct 2020 - 09:11 am

Doha: Actions speak louder than words! By encouraging green and environmentally friendly initiatives, Qatar has set a sustainable example for the world. Some...

Qatar pioneered to ensure regenerative development: Expert 28 Oct 2020 - 09:02 am

Qatar has taken steps in recent years to ensure regenerative development for a better future and reverse damage to the natural environment, said...

Germany seeks to promote political dialogue with Qatar: Envoy 27 Oct 2020 - 09:56 am

Doha: Active political dialogue and economic cooperation are among a range of areas Germany is seeking to further develop with Qatar, says new...

Public urged to take seasonal flu vaccination 25 Oct 2020 - 09:29 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged the public to take seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination as it has been shown to...

'Qatar’s prompt action to protect people with dementia from COVID-19 saved lives' 25 Oct 2020 - 09:24 am

Doha: Qatar was prompt to set a comprehensive plan to protect people with dementia during COVID-19 and it helped safeguard this vulnerable group...

MoPH approval must for public events 23 Oct 2020 - 10:49 am

As part of COVID-19 precautionary measures, organisers of exhibitions, conferences, cultural and sports events are required to take approval from the Ministry of...

Flu shot safe, effective; over 20,000 vaccinated since Oct 1: Dr. Al Khal 23 Oct 2020 - 10:23 am

The seasonal influenza vaccine available in Qatar is safe, effective and imported from prestigious companies, similar to previous years, said a senior healthcare...

Spread awareness not infection 22 Oct 2020 - 08:19 am

Each of us - patients, families, and healthcare personnel - have an important role to play a role in keeping patients safe from...

Flu shots more important than ever: Health official 20 Oct 2020 - 07:54 am

Doha: The launch of the annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign will begin across the country from today with health officials describing it as...

Free flu vaccine in Qatar for all from tomorrow 19 Oct 2020 - 10:35 am

Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) jointly launched the national influenza vaccination campaign today...

Region’s first school-based mental health programme reduces stigma 19 Oct 2020 - 08:29 am

Region’s first school-based mental health programme has led to a significant change in the knowledge, attitude and behaviours of the students within a...

Healthy ways to cope with COVID-19 highlighted 19 Oct 2020 - 07:56 am

COVID-19 has had a huge toll on the mental health of people, and experts speculate that a big mental health crisis is likely...

AI shows promise for breast cancer screening, says QF researcher 18 Oct 2020 - 09:05 am

Doha: Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are being developed and used to predict breast cancer in mammography scans with more accuracy than radiologists, thereby...

QNRF funding programmes support 4,000 projects 16 Oct 2020 - 11:12 am

Qatar has set the right formula to support scientific research and promote innovative technological development and as part of it, the Qatar National...