Health & Wellbeing Archives

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‘Doctors don’t see it as a problem’: What it feels like to live with polycystic ovary syndrome

Approximately 25-30% of women in the Middle East and North Africa suffer from PCOS. Munna was 14 when she first realised something was maybe wrong with her body. “I was…

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Attending the World Cup? Here’s all you need to know about healthcare in Qatar

Are you a football fan visiting Qatar for the World Cup? Here’s everything health-related you need to keep an eye on. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Tuesday unveiled…

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Qatar looks to reduce cancer deaths by 25% in next three years

Cancer death rates across the world have decreased by 27% in the last two decades. Qatar is planning to reduce cancer death rates by 25% by 2025, according to Dr.…

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Aster Healthcare launches activities to mark Qatar Patient Safety Week

According to the World Health Organisation, medication harm accounts for 50% of the overall preventable harm in medical care. Aster DM Healthcare, the largest private healthcare network in Qatar, has…

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Qatar takes on obesity in primary schools through tailored health packages

The programme aims to lower the prevalence of chronic diseases and medical expenses. One hundred overweight students from eight primary schools are set to receive training activities and awareness workshops…

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End of Covid near as pandemic fatalities drop significantly since 2020: WHO

Qatar led a successful vaccination drive since the jabs became available for the public. The end for the Covid-19 “is in sight” as the number of pandemic-related fatalities reaches its…

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‘New era for cancer detection’: Blood test spots multiple cancers without clear symptoms

The Galleri test also forecasts the location of the cancer, enabling medical professionals to expedite the subsequent investigation required to find and confirm a cancer. Doctors are telling health providers…

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Therapy on call: how this telemental health app is changing mental health accessibility in Qatar

To date there have been no studies that attempt to prevent postpartum depression or anxiety among Arabic speaking women in the Middle East, including Qatar. When Khadija, 34, a Sudenese…

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Do you snore? You could face higher risk of heart disease, dementia

The findings are based on three studies conducted across Europe. Snorers may be more likely to get cancer, cardiovascular disease, and dementia, according to new research. A recent study by Swedish…

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