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Concerning prevalence of diabetes inspires diverse campaign in Qatar

19.5% of people in Qatar suffer from diabetes despite millions spent in prevention. Largely driven by complications from obesity, Qatar has the unenviable position of having 19.5% of the population…

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HMC’s major reconstructive microsurgery breakthrough could be adopted worldwide

HMC successfully performed more than 100 surgical procedures using the new surgical innovation. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved a major breakthrough in reconstructive microsurgery and hand surgery thanks to…

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Study debunks rumours of ‘camel flu’ cases at Qatar World Cup

Samples from 200 camel workers and 100 camels were tested and came out negative. No positive MERS-CoV, or “camel flu”, cases were detected during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in…

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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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Health & Wellbeing

Qatar slashes all remaining Covid-19 mask restrictions as cases decline

Covid-19 is no longer considered a global health emergency, the World Health Organisation declared in May. Qatar has officially ended all remaining Covid-19 restrictions, including masks, according to a statement…

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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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Qatar official looks back on Covid-19 response as WHO declares end of global health emergency

The United Nations agency announced on Friday that Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency. Qatar’s health sector stood up to the challenges posed by Covid-19 from the start…

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Ask an expert: Should you workout before or after breaking your fast?

With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can stay active and maintain your fitness goals during this holy month. Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection,…

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