Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners Circular No. 2/2021
Update on Hijama (Cupping) Registration/Licensing Standards
From | The Specialized Committee for Complementary Medicine/Ministry of Public Health |
To | • All Hijama Practitioners in the state of Qatar (Governmental & Private sector) • All Healthcare Facilities/ focal points in the state of Qatar (Governmental & Private sector) |
Subject | Update on Hijama (Cupping) Registration/Licensing Standards |
Date | 25 April 2021 |
'The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) presents to you its compliments'.
In alignment with the MOPH's vision to raise the Hijama registration/licensing standards in the state of Qatar and based on the recommendation of the Specialized Committee for Complementary Medicine in its 7th meeting dated 13/12/2020, MOPH has decided to limit the licensing of Hijama practitioners to applicants with a health/medical background starting from June 1st 2021.
In light of this circular, please consider the following:
This circular is not applicable for the following categories:
1. Qataris,
2. Offspring of Qatari women,
3. Some residents' categories as per the conditions approved by the relevant committee in the MOPH.