New Qatar Cancer Plan Launched
The inauguration ceremony for the launch of Qatar Cancer Plan 2023–2026 took place in June 2023. The ceremony took place at Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center in Hamad Bin…
Quit the Habit with Qatar’s Smoking Cessation Clinics
Many people decide to stop smoking for the sake of their health, and of those around them, but may find it difficult to do so without support. This feature has…
Mental Health Services in Qatar
Mental health is an integral part of overall good health. Help is available for all those that need it. We can all feel a bit low at times, coping with…
Help for Compulsive Eating
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a 12-step programme for people with problems related to food including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics. Anyone…
Cancer Screening in Qatar
Did you know that breast and bowel cancer screening is available in Qatar all year round and is a completely free service? Screen for Life is the national cancer screening…
Health Cover Mandatory For Visitors
Travellers entering the State of Qatar for a stay of over 30 days are required to obtain health insurance with any insurance company that is registered with the Ministry of…
Children and Ramadan: Health Precautions
Parents are cautioned to closely monitor their children and adolescents who wish to fast during Ramadan to ensure their health is not negatively impacted by low intake of food and…
Where to Get Health Insurance in Qatar
In October 2021, HH The Amir issued Law No 22 of 2021 on regulating healthcare services, making it an obligation for expatriates and visitors to have private health insurance in…
Easy Street: A New Modern Simulated Environment
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has recently expanded its specialised rehabilitation services thanks to a new modern simulated environment at the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI). HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari,…
Beat the Heat
Exercising in the heat isn’t necessarily dangerous – it’s how you cope with it that is. Each year, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) reminds members of the public to be aware…