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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently hosted a workshop to discuss the process of regulating and licensing Hijama (cupping) practitioners in Qatar. The event reviewed national guidelines for overseeing alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine practices, as well as infection prevention and control requirements set out in Circular No. (33) of 2026.

The workshop focused on the licensing requirements for Hijama practitioners without a medical background, and the assessment procedures involving theoretical examinations and technical interviews conducted by the relevant expert committee at MoPH's Department of Healthcare Professions. The representatives emphasized that Hijama can only be practiced in licensed healthcare facilities, and no practitioner can commence work without obtaining a professional license and meeting all requirements.

It was confirmed that ongoing inspections and monitoring will be carried out to ensure compliance with professional standards and requirements for patient safety and infection control. These measures reflect the Ministry of Public Health's commitment to developing a robust regulatory and licensing system for healthcare practices, thereby enhancing patient safety, community protection, and overall healthcare quality in Qatar.