AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSkin Cancer Warning: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) is urging people to avoid tanning beds, saying UV-emitting devices are Group 1 carcinogens and can raise melanoma risk—especially if indoor tanning starts before age 35. Paediatric Allergy Care: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched two advanced paediatric allergy tests—skin allergy testing and food/drug challenge tests—to improve early diagnosis and guide safer treatment. Urgent Care Access: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) expanded 24-hour urgent care for adults and children by adding Al Waab Health Center, bringing adult centres to 16 and children’s to 11. Workplace Health: Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality inaugurated a medical clinic at the General Cleanliness Department Complex for over 3,200 workers, offering screening, primary care and medicines in two daily shifts. Healthy Travel Tips: The Ministry of Public Health rolled out summer travel guidance focused on hydration and balanced nutrition to prevent common travel-related health issues. Drug Abuse Prevention: Religious leaders across about 600 mosques delivered sermons for World Drug Day, warning communities about the health and social harms of narcotics.
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