Her Excellency Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad – Minister of Social Development and Family, visited Qatar Cancer Society and was received by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani – Chairman of the Board of Directors.

During the visit, Her Excellency toured the charity and the Cancer Awareness Center. He was briefed on QCS and the center’s activities and their role in spreading cancer awareness through programs targeting all groups and segments of Society…

Her Excellency expressed her admiration for the charity’s efforts in promoting and disseminating the culture of early detection of the disease, raising health awareness and supporting those living with cancer, emphasizing the actions of the State of Qatar in supporting and strengthening the health sector and paying attention to the human resources as it is the essential pillar of community development.

On this occasion, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabr expressed his happiness with this visit, which will significantly impact the charity’s progress and awareness efforts. HE presented, during the visit, the activities of QCS to the Minister and highlighted its role in spreading awareness in the community AND supporting, empowering, and advocating for those with the disease.

His Excellency also reviewed ways to support and enhance QCS’s activities and programs and the Ministry’s active contributions in this charitable and health sector.Further, HE expressed the continuation of QCS since its founding in 1997 to achieve its vision to be a community partnership platform to make Qatar a leader in cancer prevention and burden control through its mission to prevent cancer and control its burden in Qatar by working with its partners to educate the community and to support, empower and advocate individuals living with cancer.

His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani – Chairman of Qatar Cancer Society – received Dr. Rayana Bou Haka – WHO Representative, Qatar – In His Excellency’s office yesterday to discuss ways of cooperation between the two parties through the implementation of several joint programs, as well as to shed light on QCS’s progress and programs through the World Health Organization.

The meeting discussed the latest developments in the issue of cancer control and in the field of supporting, empowering, and advocating for those living with cancer, as well as concerning professional development and scientific research in cancer. The meeting also presented the health care services available in Qatar concerning cancer, especially the charity.

During the visit, she toured the QCS Cancer Awareness Center and was given a brief of QCS programs targeting all societal groups, praised the charity’s efforts in promoting the culture of early detection of the disease, raising awareness, and supporting people living with cancer.

His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani valued the visit of WHO Representative, Qatar, which will positively impact the collberation.

His Excellency presented the charity’s activities and its role in spreading community awareness as well as supporting, empowering, and advocating for people living with cancer, stressed the continuation of  QCS  efforts to achieve its vision to be a community partnership platform to make Qatar a leader in cancer prevention and its burden control mission since its founding in 1997 by working with our partners to educate the community, support, empower, and advocate for individuals living with cancer, and engage in professional development and scientific research in the field of cancer.

H.E.  affirmed the charity’s keenness to keep pace with global expertise to develop its programs and plans, which would enrich its work through the exchange of ideas between specialists from various sectors and its implications for developing the field of awareness and providing the best ways and services, especially that QCS is a member of Union for International Cancer Control which is one of the largest global institutions. That gives On more responsibilities and the insistence on becoming an active member of a global health organiation at the level of the WHO.

Qatar Cancer Society “QCS “launched a quarterly awareness campaign targeting workers to educate them about the most common types of cancer, according to the global awareness calendar of the disease, as nearly 1,800 workers were targeted from several health centers, as Mesaimeer Health Center, Fereej Abdulaziz, Al Jamila, Zikreet, in addition to several workers, from private companies in cooperation with Qatar Red Crescent.

The campaign started in June and lasted for three months. It was launched in some languages, namely Arabic, English, Urdu, and Hindi.

The June campaign focused on raising skin cancer awareness and targeted 500 workers by broadcasting educational messages through direct and indirect workshops and lectures. It presented the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, how to deal with sunlight, especially in hot summer weather, and the risk factors that increase the possibility of infection.

July also witnessed awareness of liver cancer, and 500 workers were targeted. The focus was on the most important signs and symptoms of liver cancer and methods of prevention, and emphasis on not sharing personal care tools such as razors and toothbrushes to avoid infection with hepatitis B virus, which is a risk factor for liver cancer. The campaign included distributing a personal care kit to the workers.

Within August, which is International Blood Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign targeted 300. It made them aware of blood cancers And focused on the importance of adhering to safety standards at work to limit exposure to chemicals and radiation to reduce the risk of disease. Another group of workers is being targeted in cooperation with several companies, namely (FMM & Q TERMINALS and Suhail Holding), which target approximately 500 workers.

Qatar Cancer Society “QCS “launched “I am a survivor, and I will inspire you with my story” campaign to support, empower, and advocate for people living with cancer and provide them with psychological and societal support within the framework of June, which is the global awareness month for people living with the disease.

The campaign focused this year on the sustainable program “Together We Can” to emphasize the concept and importance of community advocacy for this group in various environments, especially the work environment and the educational environment “the school.” The campaign also included many events, activities, and direct and virtual awareness workshops, most notably a visit to patients at the National Center for Cancer Care and Research, a “Together We Can” workshop targeted social workers in schools, and others that targeted health, safety, and human resources officials in institutions, in addition to publishing stories of hope for some of those recovering from cancer. ,  awareness campaigns through social media platforms, and several television interviews to advocate for patients and raise awareness of their issues.

Mrs. Dana Mansour -People Living with Cancer department at QCS – said the “campaign “I am a survivor, and I will inspire you with my story” was launched as a sustainable initiative within the psychological and community support programs offered by  QCS  for this category, which would present more positive images of people living with the disease and the importance of activating their role in society and changing images Wrong stereotypes about cancer and its sufferers, as well as emphasizing that it is a disease like other diseases that can be cured, in addition to helping cohabitants to re-engage in society and regain their influential roles in it.

Qatar Cancer Society has launched many sustainable programs targeting people living with cancer. All of them aim to achieve a package of goals, the most important of which is identifying the unique needs of cancer patients, survivors, and their families,  helping patients deal with the side effects of cancer treatment, providing patients, survivors, and their families with information about available services in Qatar, providing information and advice to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve the physical and psychological capabilities of patients and survivors to practice their daily life activities as much as possible, improving the quality of life for patients, survivors and their families during the treatment period and beyond to overcome the effects associated with the disease and its treatment and help them reactivate their role in society after treatment.

Qatar Cancer Society “QCS “organized a ceremony honoring the winners of the “Time to Quiet ” competition, launched this May for school students as part of the celebration of World No Tobacco Day, which falls on the thirty-first of May every year. In the presence of His Excellency Shaikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani – Chairman of Qatar Cancer Society, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullah Al Dehaimi – General Manager  of the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities, and Mrs. Mona Ashkanani – Director General of Qatar Cancer Society

His Excellency Shaikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani – Chairman of Qatar Cancer Society, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullah Al Dehaimi – General Manager of the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities, and Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Al-Maraghi – Director of the Health and Safety Department / Ministry of Education and Higher Education-  honored the three winning schools The first is Maha Ali Talib – Al-Jazeera Academy, Heba Hamza – Al-Bayan Secondary School for Girls, the second place is Al-Dana Salem Khamis – Umm Ayman Secondary School for Girls, Khaled Hussam – Elite International School, and the third place went to  Aizah Khan – Bright Future International School, The Next Generation (TNG) School /Wakra Primary & Secondary Campus.

The celebration included a panel discussion about raising awareness of the harms of tobacco and the importance of quitting and promoting a healthy lifestyle, with the participation of several specialists and partners, namely Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Al-Maraghi – Director of the Health and Safety Department / Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Abdul Hameed Al-Khonji – Head of Wellness for Community Interventions & Senior Consultant Community Medicine /Preventative Health – Wellness Programs, – Dr. Jamal Bashi – Smoking control and treatment specialist / Tobacco Control Center Hamad Medical Corporation, and Mrs. Marwa Al-Saleh / Radio Host and Social media influencer.

His Excellency Shaikh Dr. Khaled bin Jabr Al Thani – expressed his happiness with the participation of this large number of state schools, whether governmental, private or international, in their preparatory and secondary stages, in this competition, which the charity is keen to launch every year, especially since the honoring of the winners in this version witnessed the presence of dear brother  Ibrahim Abdullah Al Dehaimi – General Manager of the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities, especially since the responsibility for tobacco control is a joint responsibility that rests with all of us as officials and parents at the same time.

His Excellency thanked all partners and supporters, including the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, Suhail Holding Company, and Vodafone Company. Thanks are extended to the competition jury represented by Mr. Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed – Head of the Communication and Awareness Department at Fire Station, And Dr. Muhammad Abdeen – Community Medicine Specialist.

Mrs. Mona Ashkanani – Director General of QCS – said ‘Time to Quiet’ competition  aims to raise awareness of the harms of tobacco and to emphasize the importance of quitting it and avoiding passive smoking as well as encouraging the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, noting that more than 90 artworks received from preparatory and secondary school students  and as a result of the significant interaction that we found, two winners were chosen for each of the three  places,

Mrs.Mona Ashkanani

Qatar Cancer Society “QCS “hosted (the Hope Iftar) event as part of the Psychosocial and social support program for people living with cancer; the ceremony was held at the Doha Sheraton Hotel. It was presented by the Iman Al-Kaabi and was attended by more than 300 patients, survivors and their families, and many public figures and media personalities. , and included the distribution of gifts to children provided by Kiddy Zone and flowers distributed by Floward.

Mrs. Mona Ashkanani – Director General of  Qatar Cancer Society  welcomed the attendees at the IFTAR, which the charity is keen to organize every year, aiming to provide psychological and societal support for people living with cancer, pointing out that the annual event is happening in conjunction with QCS’ mission to prevent cancer and control its burden in Qatar by working with its partners to educate the community and to support, empower and advocate individuals living with cancer,

QCS is keen to provide all means of support for people living with cancer, whether material, psychological, social, or educational. In this regard, it has launched many programs concerned with this matter, noting that organizing an annual “Hope IFTAR” aims to shed light on bright models that have been able to conquer disease and overcome it to write May God give them a new glow full of the love of life. She added

she thanked everyone who contributed to supporting the society’s vision to be the community partnership platform for making Qatar a leader in cancer prevention and its burden control.

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) represented by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, chairman of the board, and Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services, represented by Talal Braidy, regional director of global development, signed a memorandum of understanding which aims to raise awareness about cancer, supporting and empowering patients and advancing scientific research opportunities in the field.

His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani appreciated Houston Methodist Global’s efforts in the health sector and its active role in supporting QCS through the signing of this agreement. “We hope this cooperation will be the first building block for future partnerships that benefit all members of society, especially those living with the disease,” he said.

“The agreement reflects QCS and Houston Methodist Global’s commitment to community service and effective partnership that contribute to achieving goals that are in the interest of all, especially since the cancer control issue requires concerted efforts to confront the disease,” he added.

His Excellency indicated that the agreement between the two parties provides an opportunity to build close partnerships to spread awareness and contribute to the provision of health and humanitarian services to cancer patients. The two organizations are cooperating in affirmation of the charity’s vision to make Qatar a leader in cancer prevention and control.

Mr. Talal Braidy said “Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services is honored to partner with Qatar Cancer Society to support and advocate for programs that empower individuals with cancer and expand potential areas of scientific research collaboration in the field of cancer. Houston Methodist is committed to enhancing health care delivery within Qatar and the region. We look forward to a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship with QCS as they continue their pioneering work to prevent cancer and reduce its burden in Qatar.”

The MoU was signed during a Suhoor event At The St. Regis Doha Hotel, attended by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid and members of Qatar Cancer Society, and Mr.Talal Braidy, Ms.  Najla AlHudaib, Senior Country Manager. The signing ceremony was also attended by several people living with cancer and their families, as well as a group of media professionals and public figures.

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Qatar Cancer Society “QCS “continues to present the third edition of “Awafi” program, which is shown daily on Al Rayyan TV  throughout the holy month of Ramadan from 3:50 pm to 4:00 pm and is repeated after Tarawih prayers; it presents viewers with a variety of healthy cooking show, calculating the number of calories, the body’s needs for each food element, and the benefits of the essential ingredients that make up the main dishes.

Mrs. Mona Ashkanani – Director General of  Qatar Cancer Society, said, “The production of the “Awafi” program for the third year came as an affirmation of the association’s role in spreading awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases, which is represented in healthy food and exercise, As well as positively changing viewers’ perception of healthy food and introducing healthy eating habits in the holy month of Ramadan, also focusing on the importance of healthy shopping and choosing useful nutrients. ,

. QCS’s continuation of presenting “Awafi” program for the third year came after its success in its first and second seasons with Al Rayyan TV, which prompted the repetition of the experience with the help of Chef Ahmed Bin Yaqoub, who is one of the young faces that offer new experiences in healthy cooking that satisfy all tastes, especially the youth and young age group and bring them back to taste healthy food as an alternative to fast food and its dangerous effects on health. She added.

The General  manager  stressed that raising awareness of Cancer and ways to prevent it by adopting a healthy lifestyle is among the objectives of the  charity  and a fundamental pillar in its mission that seeks to prevent Cancer and control its burden in Qatar by working with our partners to educate the community, support, empower, and advocate for individuals living with Cancer, and to engage in professional development and scientific research in the field of Cancer

This program comes as a continuation of the association’s march to spread its awareness message as widely as possible by using all means to achieve its goals, as the charity is keen to organize everything that would improve its services and expand the segments of its beneficiaries through a set of activities and events that aim to educate and spread awareness. And work to create community awareness of the importance of preventive health practices.. she added.

Qatar Cancer Society” QCS “concluded the world cancer campaign, which continued over the past February, led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The Society is one of its members, in addition to being a member of the advisory committee for the global campaign for World Cancer Day, which was launched this year under the slogan “close the Care Gap ” To join individuals, organizations, and governments around the world, in an attempt to create awareness and increase equal opportunities in the field of cancer in its various services.

In this regard, QCS  organized an awareness event called  “Let’s close the  Care Gap,” which included many awareness competitions and activities,  targeted the pioneers of Al -Wakra old market that aims to raise awareness about cancer, ways to prevent it, early detection and enhance the concept of justice in the field of cancer control.

The event also included cars rally in cooperation with Sealine Circuit Sports Club – Mawater, where the team members started from the club’s headquarters in Al- Dafna area to Al – Wakra old market.

The club’s participation came out of keenness to be present in community activities and involve the largest segment of young people to roam the streets of Doha with their balls, up to the city of Al -Wakra to raise awareness of cancer

The campaign included many direct and virtual educational workshops and lectures, targeting and educating several state agencies and institutions, especially schools, also launching an awareness competition under the auspices of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).called  (Start the Challenge), which encourages community members to adopt a healthy lifestyle and exercise to emphasize the role of sport in preventing cancer. It also witnessed Presenting stories of hope for people living with cancer and involving them in all organized events and workshops.

Based on the concept of social responsibility, many state institutions participated in the World Cancer Day campaign, such as Ooredoo, Suhail Holding, Qatar Charity, North Oil Company, Facilities Management & Maintenance Company, LLC,  Talabat Mart, KidZania, Naseem Al Rabeeh  Medical Center

Qatar Cancer Society  )QCS) concluded the participation in the eighth Gulf joint Cancer Awareness Week “under the Gulf Union Against Cancer in cooperation with Gulf Centre for Cancer Control and Prevention.

Each year, the first week of February has been approved as a Gulf Cancer Awareness Week that aims to fight risk factors to reduce infection rates, encourage early detection to increase recovery rates, and unify media messages in the GCC.

The eighth Gulf joint Cancer Awareness Week aims to  Introduce the types of cancer that can be detected early, correct misconceptions about cancer, introduce the national programs for early detection, and the services provided by associations of public interest to cancer patients and their families.

The Gulf Awareness Week included several programs and activities that QCS launched, the most notably activating the electronic brochure “in all languages ” We can,  in addition to publishing stories of hope for people living with cancer on many platforms.

Several awareness workshops on cancer, promoting healthy lifestyles in the community, and launching a daily awareness competition on social media.

His excellence, Shaikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al-Thani, chairman of Qatar cancer society, stressed the importance of this week in raising awareness of the Gulf citizen about cancer, in light of the high numbers of people infected with it, not only in the GCC countries but also at the global level. Hence the need to unify media messages in the countries, as well as encourage early detection of disease and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle among all segments of society through exercise and healthy food.

According to the Qatar National Cancer Registry, 2,525 new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2019. The five most common types of cancer newly diagnosed in Qatar are breast, colorectal, thyroid, prostate, and leukemia – According to the latest incidence rates, 1 in 5 people in Qatar may be diagnosed with cancer before age 75. He added.

He explained, “Colorectal cancer is the most common among men in the Gulf, while breast cancer is the most common among women in the GCC countries. The Gulf Cancer Control Center predicted the emergence of 21,000 new cancer cases among GCC citizens by 2030.”