Ministry of Public Health Archives

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Qatar elected to WHO executive board for three-year term

As of 6 May, Qatar administered 7,609,178 vaccine doses. Qatar has been elected for the executive board membership of World Health Organization (WHO) to represent the Eastern Mediterranean for three…

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Qatar issues travel warning amid Marburg virus outbreak in two African nations

In response to the outbreak, international health organisations and local governments are ramping up efforts to contain the virus . Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) declared that it is…

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Health insurance for Qatar visitors mandatory from February

Travellers who have international health insurance must have a policy that covers Qatar. Visitors to Qatar are required to have a health insurance policy, authorities confirmed, with the first phase…

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talabat give back to local community during ‘Hero Month’

talabat has continuously created several initiatives in Qatar to promote community growth and be inline with the Qatar National 2030 Vision for sustainability. talabat, the region’s leading local tech platform,…

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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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WHO designates Qatar cities with ‘healthy’ status

Qatar receives another WHO recognition, following the Public Health Minister’s appointment as Co-Chair of WHO Subcommittee. The World Health Organization has awarded Doha and Al-Rayyan municipalities with “Healthy Cities” status…

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Quarantine for infected health workers reduced to 7 days amid surge in cases

Qatar’s prime minister and health minister were seen inspecting a number of medical centres, following public discontent over apparat failure by health officials to deal with current crisis. Qatar’s Ministry…

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Employers to provide non-Qatari employees with health insurance, ministry rules

A newly approved law in Qatar stipulates that health insurance is now mandatory for visitors and expats alike. A mandatory health insurance system will be implemented for all expats and…

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Third Covid-19 booster shots to be rolled out in Qatar

All high risk individuals who completed their second dose at least eight months ago will need to get their third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health…

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