Qatar approves use of optional HPV vaccine
The Ministry of Public Health said the move is part of a strategy to protect the community from cervical cancer. Qatar’s health authorities added the human papillomavirus (HPV) shot to…
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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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Moderna says vaccine for cancer and heart disease could be ready by 2030
The urgency for vaccines at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak may have sped up the process of researching jabs for other diseases. A potential vaccine for cancer and heart…
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End of Covid near as pandemic fatalities drop significantly since 2020: WHO
Qatar led a successful vaccination drive since the jabs became available for the public. The end for the Covid-19 “is in sight” as the number of pandemic-related fatalities reaches its…
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Turkish Cargo carried 335 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to 61 countries in 2021
Turkish Cargo delivered 100 million vaccine doses to Brazil in 2021, and over 1 million doses to Mauritania, Madagascar, Rwanda and Congo. In ensuring the continuation of international pharma supply…
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Qatar Airways Cargo signs agreement to support global COVID-19 vaccination logistical plans
The national carrier is investing in supporting the global accessibility of the coronavirus vaccine. Qatar Airways Cargo and SkyCell, a Swiss-based provider of pharma-containers, have signed an agreement to provide…
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Ehteraz update: what you need to know
The Covid-19 screening app Ehteraz has released a new update today, and there are some notable changes. You may have woken up only to realise that the golden frame on…
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#Unvaccinated_Rights: social media users in Qatar debate
In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) named vaccine hesitancy as one of the world’s top global health threats. An online debate over Covid-19 vaccines has emerged yet again on…
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Qatar signs million dollar agreement to improve access to vaccines
The Qatar Fund for Development has signed a five-year agreement to provide access to vaccines for lower-income nations. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has penned a five-year agreement with…
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