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‘Coronasomnia’: an epidemic within a pandemic

More people have reported insomnia since the global pandemic was first triggered, giving birth to a whole new endemic dubbed ‘coronasomnia’. This pandemic has interfered with our sleep. The word…

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11-year-old child dies of COVID-19 in Qatar amid rising numbers

The Ministry of Public Health said that an 11-year-old has become the latest COVID-19 fatality in Qatar. An 11-year-old child has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, Qatar’s ministry of…

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Online vaccine registration service launched as minimum age reduced to 60

Authorities continue efforts to implement the national vaccination strategy as the age threshold for those legible for a vaccine is lowered and a new registration service is launched. As a…

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HMC to resume face-to-face appointments

As COVID-19 restrictions ease up, HMC brings back face-to-face outpatient appointments. Amidst the gradual easing of the coronavirus restrictions, Hamad Medical Corporation has announced the return of face-to-face appointments for…

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Long Covid: The long-term health impact we are ignoring

While most Covid-19 patients report having symptoms for 3-4 weeks, for 10-20% of patients, these can persist for months. This condition has been called post-Covid-19 syndrome, or, more commonly, “Long…

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People urged to register for health card to get COVID-19 vaccine

Public can visit a PHCC branch or go online to register for a health card. The first batch of the coronavirus vaccine by German firm BioNTech and American pharmaceutical…

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Qatar to open Lebanon field hospital to ease COVID-19 overflow

As Lebanon’s hospitals face an overwhelming amount of patients due to a surge in coronavirus numbers, Qatar has stepped in to help with a field hospital in the north of…

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Covid-19 vaccine priority age decreased to 65+

People aged 65+ and with pre-existing conditions can call 40277077 to book an appointment. Citizens and residents who are 65 and above can now get themselves registered to receive the…

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Lower your risk of dementia: Five things to remember

Find out how you can combat the early onset of Dementia with a few simple steps, writes Maha El Akoum. We have all heard of dementia – a medical condition…

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