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Qatari man, 66, dies of Mers virus ARABIA

Qatari man, 66, dies of Mers virus

A 66-year-old Qatari man has died after contracting the Mers virus, in the first fatal case in the Gulf state for 10 months, health officials announced on Thursday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Ban on e-cigarette sales ARABIA

Ban on e-cigarette sales

It is not allowed to sell or posses electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) in Qatar, said Dr Kholood al-Mutawaa, head, Non- Communicable Disease Department at the Ministry of Public Health.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Ministry mulls smoking curb near establishments ARABIA

Ministry mulls smoking curb near establishments

Plans are afoot to propose a curb on smoking at the entrance and the vicinity of the malls, hotels, buildings of major organisations and other important popular destinations in the country, disclosed a top official of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar free from Zika Virus, says health ministry ARABIA

Qatar free from Zika Virus, says health ministry

The Ministry of Public Health has assured the public that no case of Zika virus has been reported in Qatar.

4:45 AM November 25 2016