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QRCS monitors WHO’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution in northern Syria

Since Covid-19’s outbreak in 2020, Qatar has provided aid to several nations to help the world grapple with the disease’s impact. Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is monitoring the distribution…

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All Qatari cities now boast WHO’s ‘Healthy City’ distinction

Qatar will be the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to receive the WHO Healthy City awards for all eight of its municipalities. The World Health Organization has designated…

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WHO chief urges world to take action against ‘Long Covid’

When symptoms persist more than 12 weeks after the initial infection, a person is typically said to have Long Covid. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned…

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Long Covid symptoms can last for 18 months, report finds

Long Covid-19 is a new condition that is still being studied, and its most common symptoms include loss of smell, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The majority of those suffering…

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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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No cases of Monkeypox in Qatar yet but here is what you should know

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health is monitoring the global and regional epidemiological situation to ensure smooth management of a potential introduction of Monkeypox. Health authorities in Qatar have carried out…

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WHO says monkeypox will unlikely become a pandemic

Qatar has not recorded any monkeypox cases to date. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that it remains unlikely that the monkeypox turns into a pandemic, according to the Associated…

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Qatar in ‘advanced discussions’ to get COVID-19 vaccines, ministry says

Qatar advances negotiations with multinational pharmaceutical companies ahead of the release of the long-awaited vaccine and warns of upcoming seasonal flu. Doha has edged closer in negotiations with key global…

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WHO praises Qatar’s low COVID-19 mortality rate as ‘model for global emulation’

Qatar has achieved a significantly low mortality rate in comparison to other countries and has supplied essential medical aid to several struggling nations amid the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak. Qatar’s…

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