PHCC Archives

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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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Diabetes “contributing to 10%” of deaths in Qatar

Recent statistics show that almost 20% of Qatar’s population is diabetic. An estimate of 10% of Qatar’s total deaths is linked to diabetes—a chronic health condition that affects how the…

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27 health centres back to full operation; virtual consultations still an option

Authorities updated travel policies earlier this month and slashed Covid-19 PCR prices. Qatar’s health authorities have kicked off Phase 4 of its ‘Back to Normal’ plan, allowing 27 health centres to fully…

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‘Burnt out’ frontliners rally against sudden change in PHCC work hours

PHCC announced changes in working hours across all its clinics, sparking backlash from doctors and other frontline workers. Hundreds of essential workers have signed a petition demanding a review of…

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Essential or non-essential? These services have gone virtual at PHCC clinics

Non-essential clinic appointments are no longer being conducted face to face at PHCC health centres. All non-essential consultations with doctors from the the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) are now…

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Online vaccine registration service launched as minimum age reduced to 60

Authorities continue efforts to implement the national vaccination strategy as the age threshold for those legible for a vaccine is lowered and a new registration service is launched. As a…

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HMC to resume face-to-face appointments

As COVID-19 restrictions ease up, HMC brings back face-to-face outpatient appointments. Amidst the gradual easing of the coronavirus restrictions, Hamad Medical Corporation has announced the return of face-to-face appointments for…

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People urged to register for health card to get COVID-19 vaccine

Public can visit a PHCC branch or go online to register for a health card. The first batch of the coronavirus vaccine by German firm BioNTech and American pharmaceutical…

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