Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) hosted a ‘Hope Iftar’ event as part of the psycho-social and social support programme for people living with cancer.
More than 300 patients, survivors, their families, ambassadors of QCS, and several public figures and media personalities attended the ceremony at Sheraton Grand Doha.
The event was presented by Nadine al-Bitar and launched the 'Go Back Stronger' initiative for those living with cancer and who have decided to document their survival journey in a short video. The event also included many activities focused on psychological and societal support for this category.
Dr Muhanned Adnan, consultant at QCS, welcomed the attendees 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,
He 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, especially the Ministry of Public Health, Sidra Medicine, National Cancer Programme, Primary Health Care Corporation, and Hamad Medical Corporation.
The event was presented by Nadine al-Bitar and launched the 'Go Back Stronger' initiative for those living with cancer and who have decided to document their survival journey in a short video. The event also included many activities focused on psychological and societal support for this category.
Dr Muhanned Adnan, consultant at QCS, welcomed the attendees 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,
He 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, especially the Ministry of Public Health, Sidra Medicine, National Cancer Programme, Primary Health Care Corporation, and Hamad Medical Corporation.