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QU College of Nursing welcomes new students at Fall 2026 31 Aug 2026 - 09:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) College of Nursing organised an orientation session for new students admitted in the Fall 2026 semester, with the...

HMC reduces average patient waiting time to 16 days 27 Aug 2026 - 09:38 pm

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reduced the average waiting time for a first specialist appointment from 58 days to around 16 days,...

Qatar's Health Ministry bans trading, use or promotion of unlicensed peptide products 27 Aug 2026 - 12:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Pharmacy and Drug Control Department in the Ministry of Public Health has issued a circular banning the handling, distribution, use...

PHCC to launch 'Back-to-School' campaign Sunday 26 Aug 2026 - 09:05 pm

Doha, Qatar:The School Health Program and Services at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is preparing to launch its 2026-2027 Back-to-School campaign under...

Qatar’s former health minister HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari nominated for WHO Director-General post 26 Aug 2026 - 12:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari has been nominated for the position of...

Global autism effort led by Qatar and partners expands reach and advances inclusion-focused initiatives 25 Aug 2026 - 09:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: A global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Social Development and Family, with support from...

Scientists discover new mechanism behind blood clot formation 24 Aug 2026 - 11:07 am

Paris, France: An international team of scientists from Britain, Sweden and France has identified a new mechanism involved in blood clot formation, challenging...

MoPH urges families to choose ‘ideal’ backpacks 24 Aug 2026 - 08:29 am

Doha, Qatar: As the new academic year approaches, the Ministry of Public Health yesterday issued guidance on choosing and using school backpacks, highlighting...

Sidra Medicine to host RAPID 2026 conference in September 19 Aug 2026 - 11:10 am

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, hosts the Recent Advances in Primary Immunodysregulation Disorders (RAPID 2026) conference from September 25...

QMJ highlights role of narrative mentorship in shaping future doctors 18 Aug 2026 - 09:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Medical education should go beyond technical skills by giving students greater opportunities to hear honest accounts of uncertainty, setbacks and challenges...

Qatar nutrition expert explains how to know if a diet plan is right for you 17 Aug 2026 - 07:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: A diet should not be judged solely by how quickly it changes the number on the scale, but by whether it...

HMC expands dental services at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital 17 Aug 2026 - 04:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation has expanded its dental services at Al Khor Hospital and Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, increasing the...

PHCC opens applications for Hajj 2027 Medical Fitness Certificate 17 Aug 2026 - 03:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has opened applications for the Medical Fitness Certificate for individuals intending to perform Hajj in...

WCM-Q white paper calls for urgent integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare 17 Aug 2026 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Researchers from the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), in collaboration with global lifestyle medicine experts, have...

MoPH launches awareness campaign on liver cancer 14 Aug 2026 - 09:00 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a social media awareness campaign on liver cancer, highlighting the importance of recognising risk...

Al Wakra Hospital Urology Section achieves re-accreditation as COEKSM 14 Aug 2026 - 08:55 am

Doha: The Urology Section at Al Wakra Hospital (AWH), part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has achieved re-accreditation as a Center of Excellence...

Qatar health experts urge caution over use of weight-loss medicines 13 Aug 2026 - 09:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: Consumers in Qatar should verify that weight-loss medicines and other therapeutic products are registered in the country and obtain them only...