MoPH launches Qatar Cancer Information Centre platform

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched Qatar Cancer Information Centre (QCIC) platform, in the presence of a group of specialists and academics from Qatar and the GCC countries.The QCIC is considered the reference of national cancer data and information in Qatar, to enable data-driven and evidence-based cancer planning and policymaking, in addition to enhancing clinical research through the provision of quality and comprehensive data.Assistant Minister for Health Affairs Dr Salih Ali al-Marri stressed the importance of developing cancer services in Qatar and its impact on society, explaining that the MoPH, in co-operation with public and private sector institutions, has developed strategic plans to achieve this goal through the National Cancer Strategy 2011-2016 and the National Cancer Framework 2017-2022, noting that the QCIC is one of its important outputs.He added that the QCIC is working to spread awareness of the disease and build bridges between healthcare providers and researchers to ensure the advancement of health services provided to cancer patients.Chair of the Board of Cancer Governors Lord Ara Darzi said that Qatartarget="_blank"'>