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UN conference lauds Qatar’s efforts in accessibility for persons with disabilities

The number of individuals with disabilities in Qatar makes up less than 0.50% of the total population. The United Nations hosted a mandated Conference of State Parties (COSP 16) to…

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Qatar elected as president of WHO executive board

Qatar’s health sector has continued to be highlighted on a global scale, especially since the outbreak of Covid-19. Qatar was elected as the president of the World Health Organization’s (WHO)…

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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 health warning for popular gluten free crackers

Consumers are urged to avoid specific batches of Teff flour crackers and Schalr Knusperprot Dunkel crackers due to potential health risks. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued an…

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Qatar ‘first worldwide’ to provide specialist care to suspected cancer patients: officials

The plan covers the psychological and social aspects of patients, given their cruciality in ensuring better outcomes of cancer treatment. Qatar’s prime minister attended the inauguration of the Qatar Cancer…

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Smoking accounts for 90% of lung cancer cases: PHCC

Deciding to quit smoking, according to PHCC, has a positive impact on a smoker’s health at any point and age in one’s lifetime. Around 90% of lung cancer cases are…

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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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Qatar high school students to receive Tdap vaccination

“The vaccine is not new, and it is part of the childhood vaccination programme“ Qatar’s annual Tdap vaccination campaign will begin at all schools across the nation by the middle…

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Qatar relaxes Covid-19 restrictions to ease travel ahead of World Cup

The cabinet has amended several Covid-19 restrictions less than a month from the World Cup kick-off. Here’s everything you need to know. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has further relaxed…

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