Geneva, 01 May 2021 (Anadolu News) The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that it listed the Moderna vaccine for emergency use for the coronavirus -- the fifth injection to receive emergency validation from the UN agency. "One of the things done under the process is to review how the manufacturing is done," WHO spokeswoman...

Doha, Qatar, 26 Apr. 2021 (AlJazeera News) More than 200,000 people in Qatar have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic last year. The country has also reported 428 deaths as of April 26, including 150 in the last 30 days, following a spike in the daily cases and number of casualties....

Islamabad, 17 April 2021 Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination of Pakistan via dated 18 December 2020 issued guidelines to the Civil Aviation Authorities and crew regarding identification, management and reporting of suspected case of COVID 19 to reduce the risk of COVID 19 transmission from passengers arriving from abroad. Rationale The COVID-19...

Oviedo (Spain),  14 Apr. 2021 (Anadolu News) The Pfizer vaccine is highly effective in preventing COVID-19 infections, deaths, and hospitalizations, according to a new study in Spain. The investigation followed more than 116,000 nursing home residents, staff, and healthcare workers who were vaccinated in Catalonia starting late last December. Not only did the study confirm...

Islamabad, 20 March 2021 Official News Agency of Pakistan, Associated Press of Pakistan reported today that Prime Minister Imran Khan was tested positive for COVID-19 and isolated himself at his home, his Special Assistant on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said. “PM Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self isolating at home,” Faisal...

Doha, 16 Feb. 2021 (HMC) Clinical leaders and researchers from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have been named amongst the top two percent of researchers worldwide in a global list compiled by Stanford University. In a press release by Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, the list was published by John Loannidis of Stanford University in the prestigious...

Doha, 25 Jan. 2021 Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) celebrated recently the success of the Urgent Consultation Service at Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center. Present on the occasion were 30 representatives and heads of departments that contributed to the implementation of the service. The service was launched in March 2020 following the outbreak of the...

Doha, 16 Jan. 2021 As the country continues its gradual lifting of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced a return to face-to-face appointments for outpatient clinics. As part of the gradual return to normal, HMC outpatient appointments will be conducted face-to-face with physicians in clinics. HMC will continue to...

Doha, 24 Dec. 2020 (Qatar Tribune) WITH the first phase of Qatar’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign continuing at a rapid pace, community dignitaries and senior officials of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) took the jabs on Thursday, the second day of the immunization program, to instil vaccine confidence among the people. Qatari Businessmen Association Chairman...

Doha, 21 Dec. 2020 A number of countries have decided to close their borders and suspend commercial flights to check the spread of a new coronavirus strain first discovered in the United Kingdom. The identification of the highly infectious strain has caused chaos across the world, with many European and other countries shutting off travel...