HMC to start 20 new weekly ophthalmology clinics in Qatar
As part of its dedication to ensuring that patients have prompt access to care, the Ophthalmology Department at the Ambulatory Care Center, a division of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has launched more than 20 additional weekly clinics. “We have boosted the number of patients visiting our clinics by more than...
Read moreMedical professionals at HMC and PHCC can provide special care to patients with hearing impairments confirms MoPH
The Public Health Ministry of Qatar (MoPH) is collaborating with HMC (Hamad Medical Corporation) & PHCC (Primary Health Care Corporation) to train cadres that deal in sign language in order to remove barriers that people with disabilities face while attempting to connect with the healthcare system. The Ministry offered fundamental...
Read moreMoPH, HMC, Qatar publish a report on SARS-CoV-2 infection among evacuees from war zones
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) & Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have teamed up to release a significant study that proves the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus among evacuees fleeing Afghanistan, a major conflict region. The research was released in the renowned JAMA Network Open, which itself is part of...
Read moreMalaysia interested in collaborating with Qatari companies for healthcare tourism
The Malaysian Embassy in Qatar said Malaysia was interested in complementing Qatar’s infrastructure and amenities, as well as exploring opportunities for a partnership with Qatar in the healthcare sector. Malaysia Healthcare, Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry label, which is under the Health Ministry, hosted the second webinar series on Introduction to...
Read moreQatar attends a meeting of the regional subcommittee for polio eradication
Qatar attended the 5th session of the Regional Subcommittee on Polio Eradication and Outbreaks via teleconferencing. The dedicated team of the State of Qatar to the meeting was led by Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, who’s also the co-chair of the committee. The summit discussed several...
Read moreAccording to a Qatar study, protection from vaccine boosters against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant lasts temporarily
The researchers compared prior COVID-19 infections, vaccination immunity, and permutations thereof among more than a hundred thousand Omicron-infected and non-infected people in the study, which was published on June 15, 2022, in the New England Journal of Medicine. The results showed that complete mRNA vaccination plus a booster dosage, together...
Read moreQatar records a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, sparking concern within community
In recent weeks, the Gulf country has seen an increase in daily COVID-19 instances. The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has reported a spike in COVID-19 cases as compared to last month, as the relaxation of some regulations has resulted in more relaxed attitudes toward the epidemic. This has...
Read moreBlood donation camp at Qatargas proved to be a huge success
Following a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19 constraints, staff, contractors, and families of Qatargas enthusiastically took part in a blood drive hosted for two months throughout the company’s premises in Doha, Al Khor, and Ras Laffan. A record 366 people donated blood during the event this year, which was run...
Read moreQatar Red Crescent treats 7,720 Eye disease patients in Sudan
So far, the Qatar Red Crescent Society’s (QRCS) medical convoy has treated 7,720 people with eye illness and conducted 246 procedures that have helped to eliminate blindness in two of Sudan’s states. Project implementation is coordinated by the QRCS representation office in Sudan along with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the...
Read moreHealth insurance claims in Qatar are the third most expensive in the world
According to recent research by William Russell, health insurance claims in Qatar are among the most expensive in the world. The Qatari cabinet accepted a proposal last month to provide visitors and tourists with insurance benefits and tax savings. As per the report which was released on the 8th of...
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