Qatar / Health

Qatar elected chair of WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office 15 Oct 2024 - 11:18 pm

Doha: Members of the Regional Office of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean elected the State of Qatar, represented by the...

PHCC introduces integrated care for older people at Leabaib Health Center 15 Oct 2024 - 01:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) services at Leabaib Health Center. This...

‘Qatar supports sustainable development projects in health’ 15 Oct 2024 - 07:44 am

Doha: The 71st session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean commenced today, hosted by the State of...

HMC unveils cutting-edge anti-gravity treadmill for male musculoskeletal outpatients 14 Oct 2024 - 11:40 am

Doha, Qatar: In a major stride towards enhancing rehabilitation services, Hamad Medical Corporation’s Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) has introduced revolutionary anti-gravity treadmill, specifically...

Asnani School Oral Health Program reaches 60,000 students in Qatar 14 Oct 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: As the new school academic year commences in September, PHCC’s Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department led by Dr. Najat Alyafei...

HMC health expert urges vulnerable groups to get free seasonal flu vaccine 12 Oct 2024 - 12:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: Now, before the winter season starts, is the best time to get the seasonal flu vaccine according to a Hamad Medical...

GCC leaders place utmost priority on public health 11 Oct 2024 - 08:49 am

DOHA: The State of Qatar yesterday hosted the 10th Meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee and the 87th Meeting of the Health...

Qatar hosts two GCC health ministers meetings 10 Oct 2024 - 08:00 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar hosted on Thursday the 10th Meeting of the GCC Health Ministers Committee and the 87th Meeting of the...

PHCC raises awareness on workplace violence 10 Oct 2024 - 12:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), like other institutions across the nation, works to protect its staff from any type of...

HMC showcases Qatar’s organ donation programme 09 Oct 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Center for Organ Transplantation recently showcased Qatar’s organ donation and transplantation programmes at the 30th International Congress...

PHCC launches third Corporate Strategic Plan 09 Oct 2024 - 08:22 am

Doha, Qatar: the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) yesterday, under the patronage of Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al...

Teen regains mobility thanks to innovative treatment at Sidra medicine 08 Oct 2024 - 03:34 pm

Doha, Qatar: Diagnosed at birth with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of his foot, life for then fourteen-year-old Simon Saade was a constant struggle. An...

MoPH workshop enhances physicians’ proficiency in occupational health 08 Oct 2024 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised the third training workshop for practising physicians in primary healthcare and other specialisations....

HMC highlights vital role of pharmacists in healthcare 08 Oct 2024 - 08:56 am

Doha, Qatar: The HMC Pharmacy Department has again this year recognised World Pharmacists Day (WPD) 2024 to highlight the vital role that pharmacists...

Al Khor Hospital Emergency Department to be relocated to Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital 07 Oct 2024 - 01:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced that the Emergency Department at Al Khor Hospital (AKH) will relocate to Aisha Bint Hamad...

Health Minister launches HMC Healthcare Strategy 2024-2030 07 Oct 2024 - 08:56 am

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, yesterday launched Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Healthcare Strategy 2024-2030, marking...

'Screen Today for a Safer Tomorrow': National breast cancer awareness campaign launched 01 Oct 2024 - 08:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: The National Breast Screening Program at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive...

PHCC marks 90% success in Strategic Plan 2019-2023 01 Oct 2024 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the achievements of its Corporate Strategic Plan 2019-2023, under the theme “A Healthier...