Qatar Journal of Public Health - Volume 2024, Issue 1

Background Communicable disease surveillance in Qatar was expanded and improved to adapt to the demanding requirements during the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Qatar 2022™. This article documents Qatar’s surveillance enhancements to support future mass-gathering preparedness strategies. Methods The notification enhancement project (NEP) and the mass gatheri Read More

Background Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is endemic in Balochistan, caused by the Bunyaviridae family’s tick-borne virus (Nairovirus). The CCHF virus leads to severe viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks with a fatality rate of 10–40%. This study aims to describe the epidemiological trend of CCHF in Balochistan and provide recommendations for controlling current and future outbreaks. Methods Read More

Objective: This study explores the adaptation of radiologists at Sidra Medicine, Qatar, to the home-based picture archiving and communication system (HPACS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This qualitative study used a phenomenological methodology to delve into the experiences of radiologists using HPACS, which emerged as a crucial tool for remote radiology practice during the pandemic. It hig Read More

Background: The Primary Health Care Corporation in Qatar uses continuing professional development (CPD) to improve the knowledge and practices of healthcare professionals (HCPs). Due to COVID-19, CPD delivery has shifted from in-person to e-learning. While the need to provide CPD is evident, there is a lack of understanding of how HCPs access and use e-learning and how this learning influences the Read More

Background: Oman faces the triple burden of malnutrition (TBM) among children under 5 years of age, characterized by stunting, overweight, and wasting. This critical issue impacts children’s healthy development and the country’s progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goal three addressing good health and well-being. Methods: This study employs secondary data analysis to investigate the prevalen Read More

This commentary explores the detrimental impact of the recent armed conflict in Sudan on neglected tropical zoonotic diseases (NTZDs). Sudan is already grappling with a substantial NTZD burden due to historical conflicts and natural disasters. However, the current conflict has exacerbated the situation by hindering healthcare access, displacing populations, and worsening socio-economic conditions. These Read More

Background: Vision acuity screening and referrals are pivotal in the early detection and management of visual disturbances among school children. This quality improvement project aimed to evaluate the adherence of school nurses in governmental schools in Qatar to established vision acuity screening and referral standards and to enhance this adherence through a targeted intervention. Methods: Utilizing a Read More

Introduction: Working mothers from different cultures have been heavily challenged during the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Infectious disease outbreaks increase women’s missions, which challenge their abilities to balance time among the different tasks. The purpose of this study was to capture the voices of working Arab mothers through their posts on Twitter to explore the challenges th Read More

Neurological disorders present formidable challenges, particularly in conflict zones, where access to healthcare is severely restricted. This review examines the profound impact of neurological diseases, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder, on individuals in conflict zones, with a focus on the situation in Gaza. Amids Read More