Fasting Generally Safe for Children During Ramadan, says HMC
According to Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), fasting is generally safe for children during Ramadan, but parents should monitor their children and watch for signs of distress, as children are at…
Excessive Eating Can Cause Sleep Disorders, says HMC Sleep Expert
Dr Aisha Hussain Al Adab, Consultant of Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), is cautioning against excessive night eating as it can negatively affect sleep quality and…
World Hearing Day at HMC Highlights Causes, Prevention of Hearing Loss
Causes of hearing loss and deafness, prevention, screening and diagnosis, and management will be highlighted in a series of events to mark this year’s World Hearing Day. The event is…
HMC Launches National Blood Donation Campaign
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), through their Qatar Blood Services, has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage citizens and residents to become regular blood donors. The campaign was launched at Katara…
Organ Transplant Programme at HMC Soon to Start Lung Transplants
In a significant achievement for Qatar, the Organ Transplant Programme will soon start lung transplants, according to a recent announcement from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) during a special ceremony attended…
HMC Launches Online Service for Requesting Copies of Medical Report
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched an easy-to-use online service for patients requesting copies of their medical report. The new service allows individuals to submit an application for a medical…
Enaya Center Achieves Certification for Excellence from Planetree International
Enaya Specialized Care Center, a facility under Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has become the first in Qatar to achieve certification for excellence in person-centred care from Planetree International. While Enaya…
Local Study on Stroke Published on International Science Journal
A group of researchers from Qatar has had their research about the impact of stroke on the Qatari adult population published in an international scientific journal. The study, ‘Stroke in…
Sepsis Remains a Major Health Concern Globally, says Qatar Health Experts
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection and arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure and…
Ambulatory Healthcare in Qatar
The Ambulatory Care Center is a groundbreaking new facility, offering patients high quality treatment without the need for admission. The Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC),…