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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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Qatar third worldwide for highest costs for health insurance claims

Earlier this month, the Qatar cabinet approved a proposal to adopt the insurance benefit packages and premiums for visitors and tourists. Qatar has ranked third worldwide for the highest costs…

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Flu vaccines may protect against COVID-19 infection, Qatar study finds

Knowing flu jabs can help protect against symptoms resulting from COVID-19 could greatly help the nations who have not been able to compete for vaccines. A study of 30,774 healthcare…

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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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Qatar records steady rise in Covid-19 cases

The Gulf nation has been witnessing a rise in daily Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health has reported an increase in reported Covid-19 cases compared to…

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WHO says monkeypox will unlikely become a pandemic

Qatar has not recorded any monkeypox cases to date. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that it remains unlikely that the monkeypox turns into a pandemic, according to the Associated…

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Get your workout gear ready for one of the biggest gyms in town

Pack your workout gear and get ready for one of the biggest gyms in town at Al Messila, starting from 1 June. Al Messila Spa has launched a new gym…

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Tobacco smoke pollution ‘nearly non-existent’ in Qatar

The air pollution emitted by smoking is almost 10 times greater than diesel car exhaust. So, what is Qatar doing to tackle the threat? Tobacco smoke pollution is ‘nearly non-existent’…

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