Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) have announced some important changes to their services in light of the rising COVID-19 numbers.

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the suspension of work in the newborn registration office at Al Wakra Hospital.

The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has temporarily halted the provision of COVID-19 PCR swabs for people traveling abroad. The service will only be available at certain private health facilities.

Based on the calculations of astronomers at Qatar Calendar House (QCH), the blessed month of Ramadan is expected to be upon us on Tuesday, April 13. 

HMC affirmed that it continues providing innovative treatments through Heart Hospital for various types of patients, despite the challenges imposed by COVID-19.

The Ministry of Public Health issued a set of guidelines for patients with kidney disease, and for those who have undergone a kidney transplant.

The ties between the two friendly nations are witnessing great development, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has highlighted.

Al Wakra Hospital becomes the 7th HMC facility designated for the care of COVID-19 patients.

The MOEHE decided to move to the distance learning model for all students in public and private schools, preschools and universities, and suspend the in-person classes starting Sunday, April 4. 

As Qatar and Saudi Arabia work toward enhancing ties, the first meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Follow-up Committee went underway in Riyadh yesterday.

The center, which is embedded within HMC’s Ambulance Service headquarters, works closely with the Ministry of Public Health and other key agencies in the country to coordinate the healthcare system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qatar Post has signed a licence agreement with FIFA, the international governing body of football, to be the provider of Qatar stamp issues for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 

The Virtual Food Festival is taking place from April 1 to May 12, 2021, in collaboration with Talabat and Qatar Airways. 

During the meeting, HE QOC Secretary General welcomed HH Prince Fahd bin Jalawi and wished him a pleasant stay in Doha.

The Cabinet decision also allows these facilities to provide some of their medical services through modern means of communication.

Prices for all types of fuel in Qatar have gone up this month, according to the latest price list issued by Qatar Petroleum.

Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has announced plans to establish more teaching centers in the country where women can learn the Holy Qur’an.

The Ministry of Public Health has once again reminded the public that the COVID-19 vaccination center at Qatar National Convention Center will only allow individuals with prior appointments to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Qatar has announced to offer a contribution of $100 million to Syrians, in an endeavor aimed at mitigating the plight of the people suffering in the country.

The new parking policy initiated in HMC’s Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City campus would mean that patients and visitors will have access to three hours of free parking at all hospitals and facilities.

As Qatar continues to fight the pandemic with all its might, today the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that the age threshold for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has been reduced to 40 years.

According to officials, the new variant has been a significant factor in the increased number of intensive care unit admissions at HMC in recent weeks.

The GCO affirmed in a statement yesterday that gender equality and female empowerment remain central to Qatar’s success and the country’s vision.

Qatar Petroleum (QP) has announced that it will not be renewing the Qatargas Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (QG1) joint venture upon the expiry of the relevant agreements on December 31, 2021.

Qatar and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a number of agreements and MoUs in the areas of investment, economy, maritime and air transport and infrastructure, among others.