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IMAGE: Dr. Omar Albagha, one of the principal investigators of Whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern Qatari population identifies genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits , Nature Communications 2021 view more
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Doha, Qatar - (February 23, 2021) - A group of researchers at Qatar Foundation have reported the first and largest genetic association study in the Middle East, that has been published online in
Nature Communications - a leading a peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal published by Nature Research.
The study titled Whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern Qatari population identifies genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits highlights a vital piece of information wherein now there is a better understanding of the genetic risk factors that are specific to the Arab population, including those that are shared with other ethnicities.
As Qatar continues to roll out its largest ever vaccination campaign, the country has begun using the COVID-19 vaccine it has procured from the US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Moderna.
Its approval process followed similar authorizations of Moderna s vaccine to that of health agencies in the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, MoPH had highlighted.
From yesterday, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) began administering Moderna s COVID-19 vaccine in three of its health centers. These are Al Wajba, Lebaib, and Thumama.
From tomorrow, Monday, February 22, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will commence administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in three of its health centers: Al Wajba, Lebaib, and Thumama. #QNApic.twitter.com/esrDJc3BmS Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) February 21, 2021
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The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has begun administering Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in three of its health centers. These are Al Wajba, Lebaib, and T
Qatar’s healthcare sector has maintained a strong focus on establishing new facilities to address the healthcare needs of the growing population.
Under this ambition, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has planned to set up four new primary health centers (HCs) at different locations in the country.
According to a report by the local Arabic daily, Arrayah, the new centers will be opened in Al Hilal, Bani Hajer, Umm Ghuwailina and Khalifa City by 2024.
These new centers will feature several services and comprise specialized clinics such as dental, ENT, chronic and skin disease treatment as well as physiotherapy and wellness services, according to Arrayah.