Sidra Medicine and Msheireb Museums Introduce Women’s Health Conversation Series

First session at Bin Jelmood House on 15 November to focus on Postpartum Depression

Doha, Qatar – 9 November 2026: Sidra Medicine, in collaboration with Msheireb Museums, has launched a new Women’s Health Conversation Series, “From the Neighborhood to the Clinic”.

The women-only community program, held in Arabic, will feature a series of discussions on women’s health led by clinical specialists from Sidra Medicine, in a majlis-style setting at Msheireb Museums Bin Jelmood House.

Ms. Aisha Al Zaman, Lead for Community Engagement at Sidra Medicine and founder of the series said: “Our understanding of women’s health is shaped by more than medicine. It is also influenced by the families and communities we grow up in, the experiences we share, and the beliefs and practices passed down through generations. Inspired by the historic neighborhood of Msheireb, From the Neighborhood to the Clinic brings these inherited perspectives into conversation with the medical knowledge that we have today.”

“The discussions will review inherited health topics that have shaped our beliefs, habits and lifestyles. They will also cover the practices that continue to serve us, and how we can change our perspective and understanding to help address our health and well-being needs.”

Each session will also bring a voice from the community as a moderator who, along with a Sidra Medicine specialist, will create a platform for an open and respectful conversation on different health topics.

Set in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, Msheireb Museums brings people together to learn and exchange ideas on subjects that matter to the community. It has long provided a space for conversations that society often finds difficult to hold and makes it a natural setting for a series that invites women to speak about health experiences that too often go unspoken.

Mohammed Al Yousuf, Manager of Operations and Visitor Relations at Msheireb Museums, said: “We welcome this partnership with Sidra Medicine, which builds on our ongoing collaboration and our shared commitment to the community. Msheireb has always been a neighborhood where people came together to share knowledge and experience, and Msheireb Museums continues that role today by opening space for constructive dialogue on the issues that matter in people’s daily lives. As From the Neighborhood to the Clinic begins, we look forward to these sessions offering women a safe and trusted space to speak openly about their health and well-being.”

Session 1: Sunday, 15 November. Topic: Postpartum Mental Health and Depression

The first session in the series will focus on Postpartum Mental Health and Depression and will be led by Dr. Nour Abdelghani, Mental Health Psychologist from Sidra Medicine and moderated by Ms. Najla Al Kuwari, Breastfeeding Educator and  Founder of the Young Mothers Group.

Dr. Nour said: “Motherhood can bring joy, change and new challenges. Yet the emotional difficulties some women experience after childbirth are not always easy to talk about.  In this session, we will discuss what women have traditionally been told about life after childbirth, what current medical knowledge helps us understand about postpartum depression, and how husbands, families and communities can better support mothers. We are looking forward to welcoming mothers to the session, where together, we will reflect on the beliefs we carry forward, the misconceptions that deserve a second look, and the importance of recognizing when a mother may need support.”

The Arabic session, for women only, will be held at Bin Jelmood House on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 5.30 p.m. Registration is required as seats are limited. Please click here to register. (www.sidra.org/events).

Sidra Medicine’s Perinatal Mental Health clinic offers specialized support for mental health challenges that arise during pregnancy and after childbirth, including Perinatal Anxiety and Depression; Postpartum Depression; Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Adjustment Difficulties; Loss and Grief; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Postnatal Psychosis. To find out more about the clinic, please call +974 4003 7109 (weekdays from 7.30 am to 3.00 pm. For all other inquiries, please call +974 4003 3333.