Ministry of Public Health Archives

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Mental health awareness ‘significantly increases’ in Qatar, survey shows

The survey is the largest representative collection of data of its kind in Qatar. Qatar’s population has seen a notable increase in awareness of mental health, according to the Qatar…

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26 Health Facilities in Qatar Approved for PCR Test for Covid-19 Virus – MOPH

Although Qatar has proportionally had one of the highest rates of positive cases in the region over the past several months, the healthcare system has also paved the way to…

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Prosecutors order inquiry into death of Qatari woman after childbirth

The lawyer of Shorooq Al-Sulaiti's family described the current medical report into her death as "flawed," arguing that it was issued a long time after her demise.

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After a few measles outbreaks, Qatar launches free vaccination campaign

The drive will run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14, with the help of schools, health centers and the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).

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Qatar health ministry opens new medical commission in Ras Laffan

The facility is for blue-collar workers (both male and female) and will be open Sunday through Thursday from 7am to 2pm.

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Qatar health ministry responds after online furor over woman’s death

According to the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), a committee has been investigating the circumstances surrounding the patient’s demise for the past two months.

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Young man diagnosed with MERS in Qatar

The news comes as researchers find that MERS has spread to a cluster of alpacas at a farm in Qatar, the first animals besides camels to have the virus.

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Qatar health ministry issues safety warning ahead of sandstorm

According to the Qatar Meteorology Department (MET), a high pressure front over the country from tonight to Monday will cause windspeeds to increase to up to 35 knots (65km/hour), picking up dust and dropping visibility to below 2km.

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Qatar may raise fines for smoking in malls from QR500 to QR3,000

During its weekly meeting yesterday, council members unanimously approved a new draft law that would more strictly regulate tobacco usage in the country.

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