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HMC opens new state-of-the-art laser vision correction unit

With first-of-its-kind advanced technology in Qatar, the unit aims to target demand for specialised ophthalmology treatment services. A new Laser Vision Correction Unit was opened at the Hamad Medical Corporation’s…

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Ambulatory Care Center expands ICU capacity for COVID patients

ICU capacity extended to 10 rooms, offering additional specialised facilities to patients with COVID-19 infection. The Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) recently expanded its intensive care unit (ICU) capacity to 10…

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Four HMC facilities close to visitors as Qatar witnesses COVID-19 spike

Four facilities close and physical attendance suspended at outpatient clinics across all HMC hospitals, as Qatar braces for a potential second wave. Hamad Medical Corporation [HMC] announced changes to its…

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Life

Spike in heat illness cases in Qatar prompts warning

In one week in mid-August, the hospital's emergency department treated up to 280 people – many of whom were young men – for potentially serious conditions such as heat exhaustion and heat stress.

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News

Spending on overseas healthcare for Qatari nationals more than doubles in two years

Despite huge investments in healthcare, a growing number of Qataris are seeking treatment abroad, costing the government some $329.6 million (QR1.2bn) last year – more than double what it spent two…

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News

Officials: Low salaries, lack of training exacerbate chronic shortage of nurses in Qatar

A long-standing nursing shortage in Qatar has been exacerbated by global competition that makes it hard to recruit nurses from abroad, officials have said. The problem is expected to worsen…

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News

Hamad defends emergency care ID requirement after delay in child’s treatment

The Gulf Times reports today on a parent’s anger after their son was denied emergency care at Hamad because the 13-year-old boy didn’t have any ID with him. The paper…

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News

Organ donation campaign seeks to “bring hope and life” from death

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a month-long organ donation awareness campaign to try to increase the number of people opting to donate the organs of loved ones. With misconceptions…

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