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No need to wait at the clinic, patients can now receive digital consultations

The digital health programmes will target patients with chronic conditions such as Type-2 diabetes Patients can now access health programmes remotely through the collaboration of Droobi Health, a digital platform…

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PHCC launches new plan for services to return to normal

Face-to-face consultations are now available across all services for PHCC patients at a 50% capacity. The Primary Health Care Corporation [PHCC] has kicked off a three-phased implementation plan between February and…

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Home delivery of medicine resumes as Qatar’s COVID cases hit new high

In a bid to prevent overcrowding in pharmacies and reduce public gathering, health officials have announced the resumption of home delivery services. The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has confirmed…

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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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Public demand authorities monitor COVID rapid test prices

With a delay in PCR testing, more people are depending on at home antigen tests. Meanwhile public figures have made a point of thanking frontline workers who once again are…

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Public frustration grows as Qatar grapples with third wave of COVID infections

Concerns are rising amid the COVID-19 PCR testing crisis with children’s access to healthcare being affected by a lack of resources in some medical centers. A video has gone viral…

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Leaked memo outlines Qatar’s new PCR test regulations

Amid ongoing chaos at overcrowding at public health centres across the country, health officials have issued new restrictions on who can now get tested in Qatar. After what many have…

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COVID patients can self-isolate if showing mild symptoms, says HMC official

Self-isolating is safe and preferred for those experiencing mild or moderate symptoms, says Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) official. Medical officials in Qatar are encouraging COVID patients who do not suffer…

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PHCC cancels vacations for doctors as COVID numbers rise in Qatar

Concerns of a third COVID wave increase as health officials in Qatar cancel holidays for doctors and medics. The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) sent out a circulation on Tuesday…

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