'Hour and Hour' programme partners with QCS for health awareness event

In celebration of World Health Day, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, and the Thyroid Cancer Awareness Campaign, the "Hour and Hour" programme, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), has organised a special event titled "A Healthy and Aware Society” under the theme "Window of Hope"In his opening speech, QCS chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jaber al-Thani, stressed that organising this event stems from the productive co-operation between QCS and the "Hour and Hour" programme, aiming to instill the values of well-being and community solidarity, and to highlight the importance of health awareness as an effective tool in disease prevention, especially cancer.Accordingly, he thanked "Hour and Hour" programme for organising the event, all partners and supporters, and everyone who contributed to its success.Meanwhile, Tamani al-Yafie, CEO of the "Hour and Hour" programme, stressed the importance of reinforcing health awareness in the community and the vital role the programme plays in promoting a culture of prevention and supporting cancer patients. She explained that choosing the theme "Window of Hope” reflects the programme’s vision of promoting physical and mental health within the community.Azla al-Qahtani, head of Culture and Identity in Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation, affirmed that the participation of Qatar Academy – Doha students stems from the Foundation’s commitment to its vision of unlocking human potential through holistic education that connects knowledge, values, and community initiativeEventually, a special video about the "Window of Hope” initiative was presented, followed by a live musical performance by members of Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, reflecting the event’s commitment to inclusive community engagement.The event featured a discussion panel titled "A Healthy and Aware Society – Under the Theme of Window of Hope,” with the participation of a number of experts and specialists in the field, who explored the best ways to promote health awareness in society.The event concluded with honouring the participating and supporting figures and organisations, followed by a group photo. Besides, the event enjoyed the attendance of a number of ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions and other dignitaries, who toured the accompanying exhibition that highlighted the efforts of participating institutions in health, sports, and community awareness.