Health & Wellbeing Archives

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Moderna vaccine and cosmetic fillers: Here’s all you need to know

Have reports on possible side effects from the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine thrown a spanner in your plans to get cosmetic fillers? We asked the experts. Thousands of people have been…

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COVID-19 update in Qatar and the new variant

With life slowly returning to normal now that an approved vaccine is gradually being rolled out, some people are starting to disregard health precautions, despite officials stressing the need to…

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Gaming addiction during COVID-19: Should we be concerned?

As millions around the globe continue to face strict lockdown restrictions, more and more people are turning to video gaming for some much needed relief and entertainment. But is this…

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COVID-19 vaccine in Qatar: Who is going to take it and which centres are giving it?

Following months of trials, dozens of announcements, and a global scramble to come up with a vaccine, the long awaited medicine is finally in Qatar. Qatar finally received the potentially…

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HMC launches ‘Qatar… It’s In Our Blood’ donation drive

Hamad Medical Corporation’s campaign ‘Qatar…It’s in Our Blood’ to save thousands lives. Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Blood Services launched on Saturday a nationwide campaign to encourage citizens and residents…

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First vaccine batch to arrive in Qatar on Monday

The first in line to receive the vaccine will be the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. The first batch of the coronavirus vaccine will reach Qatar on Monday, Prime…

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Cross-community effort pulled the brakes on Covid-19 spread, Qatar says

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Qatar declined to less than 3,000. Commitment from Qatar’s community, along with the exceptional efforts of healthcare workers have greatly assisted in the…

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Gharafa, Muaither health centres to resume normal services as COVID-19 cases stabilise

Now, residents and locals can visit both centres for regular medical services. Good news for all Gharafa and Muaither residents as the local health centres in both areas announced plans…

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Unmasking ‘Maskne’: What it is and how we can avoid it

Prolonged wearing of masks has shed light on an unfortunate side effect commonly referred to as “maskne”, writes Maha Al Akoum. For almost all of us around the globe, wearing…

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