QCS, Woqod in pact for health awareness

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) and Qatar Fuel (Woqod) have signed a three-year agreement for health awareness in the community, especially on cancer.
The agreement was signed by Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor al-Thani, chairman of Qatar Cancer Society and Ibrahim Jaham al-Kuwari, CEO of Woqod.
Sheikh Dr Khalid said the agreement seeks to promote awareness of the diseases, among different segments of society, which cannot be achieved without the support and co-operation of the institutions and agencies operating in the country.
“Promotion of health education in the community is a shared responsibility and we thank Woqod for their generous support for the cause of health awareness programmes and events.”
Al-Kuwari said the agreement is within the company’s commitment to social responsibility by providing material and moral support to the activities and events of Qatar Cancer Society, as well as participating in awareness campaigns and other activities carried out by the society.
Woqod is the gold sponsor of the Breast Cancer Conference organised by QCS in collaboration with several other healthcare organisations in the country.
The conference will be held at Sheraton Doha on October 28-29 under the slogan, ‘Present Standards and New Perspectives.’ Over 2,500 scientists, researchers and delegates from different countries will discuss a number of topics related to breast cancer including the latest developments in the treatment of the disease, preventive measures and future steps to contain the disease.