Aster Medical Centres & Hospital in Qatar, part of Aster DM Healthcare, participated in World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) to promote responsible use of antibiotics and combat antibiotic resistance. The campaign included activities across all Aster facilities in Qatar, encouraging healthcare professionals and the community to pledge to use antibiotics responsibly. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Public Health and aligned with the World Health Organisation's efforts, emphasized the importance of preserving antibiotics through proper use and highlighted the dangers of antibiotic resistance, including prolonged illness and increased disease spread. Over 1,000 community members and 500 healthcare professionals committed to the cause during the campaign.

Aster DM Healthcare Qatar has expanded its services by opening a new optical showroom named 'Aster Optics' at its medical centre on C Ring Road in Qatar. The inauguration was conducted by Indian ambassador P Kumaran, with notable figures such as Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani, Dr Sameer Moopan, and Dr Kapil Chib in attendance. Aster Optics will offer a range of optical services and products, including frames, lenses, and sunglasses, with an inaugural discount on glasses and frames. Ambassador Kumaran expressed his contentment with the India-Qatar business partnership and Aster's community welfare contributions. Sheikh Abdulrahman praised Aster as a leading private healthcare provider and wished them well for future expansions in Qatar.

Aster DM Healthcare in Qatar, which operates a network of six medical centres and one hospital, has launched the Aster Nurture programme. The programme was announced by Dr Sameer Moopan, CEO of Aster DMH Qatar, and aims to support women throughout pregnancy until their child reaches five years of age. It offers a range of benefits for healthy pregnancy and delivery at Aster Hospital, Doha, and continues with post-pregnancy care. The programme includes antenatal and maternity packages, classes, counselling, and care led by experienced gynaecologists. Aster DM Healthcare has been operating in Qatar since 2003 and currently runs a 50-bed hospital, medical centres, pharmacies, and a diagnostic centre across the country.

Aster Medical Centre, part of Aster DM Healthcare, is hosting a free diabetes awareness event in Qatar from today until November 24. The event, part of the Aster Diabetes Expo '17, coincides with World Diabetes Day and aims to educate residents about diabetes. It is being held at the Aster Medical Centre in the Industrial Area and includes free blood sugar screenings and information about diabetes for underprivileged individuals. The expo also offers registration to a diabetes club that provides routine care and volunteer training. The initiative is part of Aster DM Healthcare's 30th-anniversary celebrations, branded as Aster@30.

Aster Hospital, part of Aster DM Healthcare, has initiated several services in Qatar, including outpatient and night clinics. The hospital, which will be a 50-bed facility, has received the necessary final approval from the Ministry of Public Health to begin operations. Dr Sameer Moopen, CEO of Aster DM Healthcare in Qatar, highlighted the hospital's features, including three operation theatres, intensive care units, and a 24-hour lab and pharmacy. Senior manager Nikhil Joseph mentioned that the hospital has started night clinic services and will be fully operational with inpatient services in about a month. The hospital offers various surgical specialties, excluding cardiac surgery, and is in the process of integrating medical insurance for inpatient services. The official opening is expected in September.

Aster Medical Centre, part of Aster DM Healthcare, has expanded its presence in Qatar with the opening of its seventh medical centre located at Al Gharafa, near the Immigration Office. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ali bin Abdulla bin Ahmed Ali al-Thani, Dr Sameer Moopen, CEO of Aster DM Healthcare – Qatar, along with doctors and other dignitaries. The new facility is equipped to provide a variety of medical services such as General Medicine, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Endocrinology. It also includes a pharmacy, X-ray, and diagnostic services.

Birla Public School (BPS) won the Aster Kids Brain Quest 2016, an inter-school quiz contest in Qatar, organized by the Indian Women's Association and conducted by quiz master Siddhartha Basu. The BPS all-girl team scored 100 points, beating teams from DPS-MIS and Philippine International School, Qatar. The event, in its 20th edition, featured six teams in the final round and was held at BPS. The quiz covered various topics and current affairs, engaging the audience with interactive questions. The event also included the launch of the Aster Kids program by Aster DM Healthcare Qatar, aimed at holistic student development, and a mentalism show by Aathi. IWA's president, Jotshna Dey, discussed the association's societal contributions. Over 630 students from various schools participated in the preliminary rounds, with the final teams selected based on their scores.

Aster DM Healthcare has collaborated with Qatar's traffic and public relations authorities to launch 'Aster Safe Roads iPledge', a traffic safety awareness campaign featuring Sachin Tendulkar as the brand ambassador. The campaign, which runs from January 27 to February 12, aims to educate the public on road safety, focusing on seat belt usage, avoiding mobile phone use while driving, and pedestrian crossing at zebra lines. It includes activities such as poster making competitions, awareness desks, pledges, branded vehicles, and flyer distribution. The initiative is part of Aster's CSR programs and is supported by the Ministry of Interior's 'One Second' campaign. The campaign also features competitions with cash prizes and gifts, including Tendulkar's autobiography, and is promoted in multiple languages.