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WHO ‘confident’ of pandemic risk-free Qatar World Cup

The major sporting tournament will be considered the most geographically-compact World Cup in history. Host Qatar is expected to successfully manage the Covid-19 pandemic risks during the 2022 FIFA World…

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Qatar helps thousands of Syrians with mental health services at new clinics

One in five people who have experienced war or other forms of conflict will suffer psychological disorders. Three mobile mental health clinics will soon be operational in northern Syria to…

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What do you know about lupus?

The majority of lupus cases occur sporadically, affecting people with no family history of lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder, whereby the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and…

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Cancer drug cures patients in clinical trial, but experts warn against being overly optimistic

Given the study only included 12 patients, experts suggest that larger trials are necessary. Findings from a new US-based study published in The New England Journal of Medicine earlier this month have…

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Daily Covid-19 cases surpass 600 for first time since February

Could Qatar be facing yet another Covid-19 wave just months before the much-awaited FIFA 2022 World Cup? Qatar’s daily reported Covid-19 numbers have exceeded the 602 mark for the first…

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Qatar Airways delivered 600mn Covid-19 doses during pandemic

The national airlines have solidified its status as a major transporter of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Over 600 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been delivered to various countries around…

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Innovative healthcare: state-of-the-art Aman Hospital opens its doors in Doha

Qatar’s newest hospital promises to merge quality healthcare and hospitality service excellence Aman Hospital has opened its doors to the public in Qatar, marking a new era in the News…

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Vaccine, immunity from prior infection offer best protection, Omicron study shows

The study found that both vaccination and prior infection provided strong protection from severe COVID-19 during the Omicron wave. Pfizer or Moderna mRNA-vaccine booster shots provided good but transient protection…

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Abuse of elder generation: are we doing enough to prevent it?

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the issue has been brought under international focus, with the people of the region saying more should be done to safeguard senior generations.…

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