Abdominal Surgical Emergencies in Children at Latest WCM-Q Grand Rounds
Diagnosing serious abdominal emergencies in children and distinguishing them from a more benign complaint was the subject of the latest Grand Rounds lecture at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q)….
7,900 Patients Admitted for Burn Injuries at Al Wakra Hospital in 2017
Qatar’s only dedicated Burns Unit located at Al Wakra Hospital under Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) received 7,900 patients at its outpatient clinics last year. The hospital also cared for 108…
HMC Welcomes First Patients to Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital
Ahead of its official opening in the next few months, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) welcomed its first outpatients to its internal medicine clinics. The new HMGH is joining Hamad…
Community-Based Healthcare Service for Patients in Qatar
One year after their launch, the Al Wakra satellite office for community-based healthcare service of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are continuing to provide care for thousands of patients in Qatar. In…
Tips to Prevent Food Poisoning and Foodborne Illnesses from HMC
More than 680 patients were treated at the Emergency Department of Al Wakra Hospital in May and June for symptoms related to foodborne illnesses, according to Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). Cases…
HMC Celebrates Qaranqao with Patients and their Families
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) celebrated the midway point of Ramadan, known as Qaranqao, with a variety of events for patients and their families across its network of hospitals. Qarangao or…
Operating Hours at Different HMC Facilities During Ramadan
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that there will be changes to the operating hours of all its facilities, including hospitals and clinics, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. All emergency and…
80% of Qatari People Suffer from Vitamin D Deficiency
Dr Vijay Ganji, Associate Professor at the College of Health Sciences in Qatar University (QU-CHS) Department of Human Nutrition, presented a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminar at Hamad General Hospital on…
HMC Celebrates World Health Day
The role of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in helping expand Qatar’s healthcare system to better meet patient needs was highlighted as part of the organisation’s World Health Day celebrations. Last…
HMC Continues Expansion of Mental Health Programmes
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) continues to reinforce its commitment to advance mental health care in Qatar with the expansion of programmes aimed at improving the support available to patients with…