Healthcare
Preparing to Implement Mandatory Health Insurance in Qatar – What You Need To Know?
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has passed a new Law No. 22 of 2021, whereby a mandatory Health Insurance system will be implemented for all expatriates (expats) and visitors to the country, providing basic healthcare services to them through approved private health care providers, according to their [...]
When do you think Qatar will start treating COVID-19 like the Flu?
Lately, as Covid-19 cases have begun to rise, it’s clear that it’s distinct from the other waves that have washed upon us in the past. The Omicron variant has proved to be quick to spread yet less vicious than before. The desperate need for oxygen supply and the lack of [...]
Good Morning Qatar! Introducing Zesta mattresses made in Qatar
22 November 2021; Doha, Qatar – After years of developing state-of-the-art sleep technology, Al Methaly, Qatari manufacturer of quality mattresses & sleep products, is glad to introduce Zesta, a new brand of superior quality mattresses made in Qatar with an affordable price to the growing Qatar market. The official launch [...]
Qatar Extends Phase 3 COVID-19 Restrictions for Extra Month
Health authorities have extended Phase 3. Restrictions imposed as part of Qatar’s Phase 3 will remain in place for the entirety of August, the Ministry of Public Health confirmed on Thursday. Authorities said they will continue to “monitor key performance indicators to ensure a balance between the continuity of providing protection to [...]
Qatar 100% Self-Sufficient in Blood Supply for a Decade
Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Blood Services receives an average of 150-250 blood units from volunteer donors daily and since the beginning of this year, more than 21,073 new donors have been registered, said a senior official. Due to the high number of voluntary blood donors, Qatar is 100 percent [...]
People Urged to Take Precautions Against Heat-Related Illnesses
Doha: With the rise in temperatures, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has advised people to take necessary precautions to safeguard against heat-related illnesses. While sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can occur at any time of the year, cases of heat-related illnesses are more common in Qatar during the summer months. [...]