Qatar Press

HE Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, inaugurated yesterday the electronic food safety system “Watheq”. The electronic system is one of the most important national projects within the Qatar Public Health Strategy, under the strategic objective aimed at raising the level of food safety in accordance with the highest international standards and best-applied practices in this field.   The electronic system is a food control process, based on standard operating procedures subject to international accreditation controls (ISO … Continue reading “Minister of Public Health Inaugurates the Food Safety System “Watheq””

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has launched a new website providing local and visiting fans with a wide range of information relating to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 healthcare services and health advice.   Dr. Ahmed Al Mohammed, Chair of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Health Strategic Command Group, clarified that throughout the tournament, healthcare teams from MOPH, Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, Aspetar, Sidra Medicine, Qatar Red Crescent, Qatar Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior, and Qatar Energy … Continue reading “MOPH Launches FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Fan Health Information Website”

Dr. Yousef Al Maslamani, Medical Director of Hamad General Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation, confirmed that World Cup fans are obliged to take a PCR or rapid test before boarding the plane and coming to Qatar. He explained that showing the Hayya card for fans is a condition to get the free treatment.   Dr. Al Maslamani said that the policy for travel and return to the State of Qatar has been updated, and all those coming to Qatar are … Continue reading “Dr. Yousef Al Maslamani: Corona test is required for World Cup fans”

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) have launched the annual seasonal influenza vaccination campaign, which will enable community members to receive their free seasonal influenza vaccines at all primary health centers, HMC outpatient clinics and at more than 45 private and semi-private clinics and hospitals across Qatar.   Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, Chair of the National Health Strategic Group on COVID-19 and Head of the Infectious Diseases Division at HMC, … Continue reading “MOPH Launches Annual Vaccination Campaign against Seasonal Influenza”