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Al Meera, Shafallah sign MoU

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs, which operates under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family.As part of the collaboration, Al Meera will allocate kiosks in its branches to showcase and sell products crafted by students at the Shafallah Centre. The initiative will be launched at Al Meera Legtaifiya branch and expanded later according to the needs of the Shafallah Centre and availability, a statement said.Al Meera will provide training programmes that aim to enhance the students’ skills and support their professional development. Al Meera will also promote and support all events, products, and successes of the Shafallah Centre through its social media channels.The MoU was signed by Al Meera CEO Yousef Ali al-Obaidan and Shafallah Centre executive director Maryam Saif al-Suwaidi at a a ceremony at Al Meera’s headquarters.Al Meera, as Qatar's largest national retailer with an extensive network of branches, prioritises social responsibility through a comprehensive programme focused on societal well-being. It actively collaborates with schools, universities, and institutions to support activities and events ranging from donations and sponsorships to cultural preservation, sports, health initiatives, and programs for individuals with special needs.

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Damage in Israeli air base after Iran attack

Israeli army footage of what it says is the damage caused by the Iranian attack on the Nevatim Air Base, which was launched late Saturday in retaliation for a deadly air strike widely blamed on Israel that destroyed its consular building in Syria's capital early this month. AFP

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Six months of bloodshed: The toll on Gaza’s children

The bloodiest ever Gaza war which broke out over six months ago has taken an appalling toll on children. NGO Save the Children estimates that some 26,000 children have been killed or injured in the war, 17,000 have been orphaned, according to UNICEF, and 1 in 3 children under two years old in northern Gaza is suffering from acute malnutrition. In total, at least 33,207 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory in Israel's retaliatory campaign for the October 7 attack, according to Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry. The unprecedented Hamas raid on southern Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,170 Israelis and foreigners, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. AFP

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Gazans struggle to secure flour for daily bread

"I spent the night on Kuwait Roundabout to secure this bag of flour", says a Palestinian in Gaza City carrying a bag of flour he managed to get from an aid truck. A UN-backed report warned that half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory unless there is urgent intervention. AFP

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PHCC marks World Immunisation Week

The Primary Health Care Corporation ( PHCC) is raising awareness about vaccination as the last week of April is annually celebrated as the World Immunisation Week, a statement said on Sunday.The World Immunisation Week 2024 stresses the significance of vaccination to improve public health indicators and reduce the prevalence of vaccine-preventable communicable diseases.Dr Hamad al-Mudahkah, director of PHCC Preventive Health Department, highlighted that immunisation saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognised as one of the world's most successful health interventions. He also reported that approximately 20mn children worldwide still lack access to the necessary vaccines.The importance of immunisation lies in sustaining people's health and protect them from preventable communicable diseases, as well as protecting against disease complications, such as limb paralysis, hearing loss or brain damage, in addition to safeguarding community health, lowering the incidence of prevalent diseases ultimately leading to a healthy community that is free from communicable diseases and epidemics.Dr Khaled al-Awad, director of Preventive Health Department, PHCC emphasised that vaccines are one of the most essential tools for preventing outbreaks and ensuring global safety. Therefore, it is imperative to increase investment in vaccines, including routine immunisation; to eliminate any obstacles hindering their accessibility.The world is currently witnessing remarkable advancements in vaccine technologies and science, as new and crucial vaccines are being developed to protect against numerous viruses, including coronavirus, influenza and human papilloma.There remains a constant need to adhere to routine vaccination schedules in order to minimize the likelihood of children contracting severe diseases, such as measles and polio.All routine vaccines are available and offered free of charge at all PHCC health centres. Individuals can receive vaccines periodically at their registered health centre.Due to the importance of vaccines and their active role in reducing the magnitude of epidemics and minimising the loss of life as well as material losses associated with medication and treatment, PHCC encourages the activation of community engagement as an essential strategy to increase vaccine acceptance and demand by raising people's awareness of vaccines, addressing all questions regarding their safety and effectiveness and changing general perceptions and basic behaviors towards them.

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