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Qatar doctors raise concerns about weight loss surgeries done abroad

More than 3,000 people are on a waitlist to undergo a state-subsidized procedure to help them lose weight in Qatar. Some, tired of waiting, go overseas for treatment, but could be putting their health in jeopardy, doctors have warned.

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Life

New ‘compulsory referral’ for Seha health insurance in the works

While several newspaper reports suggest that patients would be required to visit their primary healthcare center before visiting a specialist under the new healthcare scheme, officials say only certain specialities would be affected.

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New clinics on board as health insurance extended to all Qataris

All Qatari nationals can access health services from a wider range of clinics and hospitals from today as Stage Two of Seha is launched.

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Health coverage extended to all Qataris as providers struggle

The biggest challenge to rolling out universal healthcare here has been that hospitals haven't been able to keep up with demand, a senior health official has said.

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Life

Qatar’s health insurance scheme expands with dental plan, more clinics

This is the latest phase of Seha (Arabic for health), which aims to provide Qatar with a universal healthcare system that was established after legislation was passed last year.

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Life

Strain felt at some private clinics as more Qataris use Seha insurance

Some private hospitals and clinics are struggling to cope with demand following the extension of universal health insurance to all Qataris at the beginning of last month.

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