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Qatar hospital launches region’s first sports concussion programme

The Qatar-based Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital has launched a programme to look into concussions in football players – the first of its kind in the Gulf region. A…

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Qatar launches new type of COVID-19 test for children

A less intrusive coronavirus test is launched for children. Qatar’s health ministry (MOPH) has announced that the country has become one of the first to provide a saliva-based COVID-19 test.…

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Why we should add ‘trauma’ to our vocabulary in the Arab world

The Middle East is rife with issues, obstacles and challenges that severely affect the mental health of millions in the region. This is why we need to start talking about…

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Qatar’s Sidra hospital joins international efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Sidra Medicine researchers announced their contribution to support the development of the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation [QF] entity, has announced a collaboration with US-based ivy league…

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COVID-19 vaccine to be available in Qatar ‘by early 2021’

As authorities warn people to continue taking precautions to weaken a potential second wave of COVID-19, a Qatar-based infectious diseases expert has assured vaccines could be ready in the next…

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Qatar’s 97% COVID-19 recovery rate ‘highest in region’

Qatar recorded a whopping 97.15% COVID-19 recovery rate on Monday, highlighting the country’s relentless efforts, both medical and governmental, in controlling the pandemic. Qatar has recorded a 97.15% COVID-19 recovery rate since…

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26 Health Facilities in Qatar Approved for PCR Test for Covid-19 Virus – MOPH

Although Qatar has proportionally had one of the highest rates of positive cases in the region over the past several months, the healthcare system has also paved the way to…

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Should universities slash tuition fees for online education?

By Menatalla Ibrahim With universities across Qatar Foundation continuing to teach students online due to COVID-19 restrictions, questions have been raised about whether tuition fees should be reduced. Education City’s…

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How psychological stress can weaken your immune system

by Dr. Sara Belouidiane Study after study has shown that being stressed can severely compromise your immune system and, in a time of global pandemic, it’s important to understand the…

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