Health & Wellbeing Archives

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Qatar’s health ministry rejects rumoured ‘ban’ on online medical advice

The Ministry of Public Health has clarified a recent decision on health practitioners in Qatar after a heated debate broke out on social media. After a circular was obtained by…

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Why QLM is your best health insurance option

With its innovative and tailor-made insurance plans, QLM has all your medical and life needs covered. The region’s leading medical and life insurance company, QLM, coupled perfectly with its world-class…

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Al Wakrah reopens women’s wellbeing clinic as normal services resume

The clinic is now open for consultations following the resumption of services at the Al Wakra hospital after acting as a Covid-19 facility. Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Women’s Wellbeing Clinic…

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Why do we love fast food so much? This study reveals all

A recent BBC study revealed a direct link between ultra-processed food and major health risks. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) or heated, pasteurised, canned and dried foods that are chemically produced in…

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Pfizer’s rheumatoid arthritis medicine ‘effective’ against Covid-19 pneumonia: study

In its latest study, Pfizer found its rheumatoid arthritis drug is effective in Covid-19 patients suffering from respiratory illness. Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday its oral rheumatoid arthritis medicine “Xeljanz”…

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HMC to start recycling to reduce waste

Recycling non-hazardous waste on a daily basis can reduce the amount of trash that goes to landfills, in turn greatly helping the environment. A new recycling pilot programme was launched…

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How Qatar used technology to fend off second lockdown

Modern technology has greatly helped Qatar monitor and contain the spread of Covid-19, health officials said. Qatar managed to avoid a full lockdown during the peaks of Covid-19 thanks to…

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France drops quarantine for vaccinated travellers from Qatar

Fully-vaccinated citizens and residents of Qatar now just require a European visa to enjoy a trip to France with no quarantine restrictions. France will reopen its borders on June 9…

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These 45 health centres are approved for rapid Covid-19 tests

Citizens and residents can now get the Rapid Antigen Test in 45 different private healthcare centre around the country. Qatar’s health ministry has announced an updated list of approved private…

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