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No cases of Monkeypox in Qatar yet but here is what you should know

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health is monitoring the global and regional epidemiological situation to ensure smooth management of a potential introduction of Monkeypox. Health authorities in Qatar have carried out…

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Qatar based study shows Covid-19 reinfection cases rare

The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and was conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar. A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar (WCMQ) has revealed…

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Health & Technology

Qatar genome research seeks to advance precision medicine across region

The programme aims to advance treatment of common, serious illnesses and conditions. With the prevalence of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes threatening Qatari and Arab…

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What is psoriasis and what are its triggers?

Psoriasis is a skin condition that has no cure, but with the correct knowledge, can be treated. Psoriasis is a noncommunicable skin condition characterised by the appearance of red, flaky,…

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How to deal with the most common skin diseases this summer

If you or your children experience any of these symptoms contact your dermatologist immediately, Dr. Salloum warns. During the sweltering summer season, people of different age groups are exposed to…

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Qatar to get hands on ‘breakthrough’ AI breast cancer detection solution

The artificial intelligence solution will improve the experience of the patient and the breast cancer detection process. A new deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) solution will be making its way…

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The controversy behind the new FDA-approved ‘historic’ Alzheimer’s drug

The new FDA approved drug Aducanumab, used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, has caused a divide among health experts. Aducanumab, a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease, was approved by the US’s…

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News

HMC: Expats with AIDS not necessarily required to leave Qatar

Though Qatar and other GCC countries have some of the toughest rules regarding people with HIV and AIDS, officials here have told Al Jazeera that the taboo is slowly starting…

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Healthcare officials urge GCC to revisit zero-tolerance policy on HIV, tuberculosis

By Mostafa Sheshtawy It has been eight months since Qatar implemented a double medical testing system for expats from 11 Asian and African countries in the hopes of reducing the…

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