How to talk to your child about sexual abuse
For parents wondering how to speak to their children about sensitive topics such as sexual abuse, here are some tips from a mental health professional. Sometimes the most difficult conversations…
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World Water Day: How much water do we consume in Qatar?
Kahramaa celebrates World Water Day and highlights the importance of addressing the global water crisis. Qatar’s highest water consumption rate in 2020 reached 438 million gallons per day, while the…
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Postpartum depression: Covid-19 and maternal mental health
Maternal mental health has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, with more mothers reporting Postpartum Depression. Mother’s Day is, for most new mothers, a joyful celebration. Having a baby is…
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Vaccinated US mother gives birth to first newborn with ‘Covid antibodies’
The mother, a frontline worker, took the Moderna vaccine while pregnant and gave birth to the first known baby in the world born with Covid antibodies. At 36 weeks pregnant,…
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Qatar pumps $10 million into WHO global health, Covid-19 programme
Qatar and the World Health Organisation have signed their first core contribution agreement to support global assistance. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have…
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Could plasma therapy help treat Covid-19 patients in Qatar?
The country is encouraging recovered patients to donate plasma to treat current COVID-19 patients. Doctors at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are using Convalescent Plasma Therapy to treat current Covid-19 patients…
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One year of Covid-19 in Qatar: A timeline
To mark the first anniversary since Covid-19 struck Qatar, we take a look back on all the events of the past year. The past year has brought life to a…
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Vaccines provide 95% protection against new variant strains: health official
Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna vaccines are being rolled out in Qatar as part of the national vaccination campaign. Both vaccines available as part of Qatar’s inoculation drive provide 95% protection against…
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How technology can help the youth with their mental health
Mental health issues and disorders are rife among the youth, and while some may be averse to more traditional solutions, technology has made therapy more accessible. Technology to support youth…
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