‘Hour and Hour' and QCS organise health awareness programme
Doha
To mark the 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 the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), hosted a special event titled 'A Healthy and Aware Society' under the theme 'Window of Hope' at Al Jiwan Hall, Al Dana Club.
The event began with an official guest reception and a welcoming speech, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran by Mohamed Abdullah. Students from Qatar Academy – Doha performed the national anthem of Qatar, and also presented a military performance titled 'In God's Safety', celebrating national pride and identity.
In his opening address, Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, chairman of QCS, highlighted the significance of the event as a product of effective collaboration with the 'Hour and Hour' programme.
'Today's celebration of World Health Day, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, and Thyroid Cancer Awareness reflects the Society's commitment to spreading knowledge, encouraging early detection, and supporting patients both socially and psychologically through collaboration with community institutions,' he said.
He added: 'At the Qatar Cancer Society, we believe that awareness efforts succeed only through joint work between institutions and individuals. The 'Window of Hope' event is a true example of such constructive cooperation.'
Tamani Al Yafie, CEO of the Hour and Hour programme, stressed the programme's dedication to advancing health awareness and supporting cancer patients. 'We believe that health is the gateway to hope and the foundation of a cohesive society,' she said.
Azla Al-Qahtani, head of culture and identity at Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, stated that Qatar Academy – Doha's participation reflected the Foundation's mission to unlock human potential through holistic education. 'Connecting cultural identity with universal values lays the foundation for building a conscious, proactive student body,' she noted.
Yara Darwish, assistant principal at Qatar Academy – Doha, expressed pride in the students' involvement in what she described as an inspiring and humanitarian experience.
The event featured a folkloric performance titled 'I am Qatari', highlighting national heritage, followed by a Capoeira demonstration—a Brazilian martial art—emphasising physical fitness and perseverance.
A discussion panel under the theme 'A Healthy and Aware Society – Window of Hope' explored effective methods for enhancing health awareness in society. The panellists included:Israa Ibrahim Al Abadi, early cancer detection specialist at the Ministry of Public Health; Captain Khalifa Al Kubaisi from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya);Dr Issa Al-Musallamani, deputy director of Aspire School;Dr Zeina Rouhani from Hamad Medical Corporation; Khalid Al Mulla, museum guide at the 321 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum; andAbdulaziz Al Jaber, a thyroid cancer survivor.
The event concluded with the recognition of participating individuals and organisations, followed by a group photograph.
The event was attended by Dr Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, president of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau and secretary-general of the National Planning Council. It also saw the presence of several ambassadors and diplomats, including the ambassadors of The Gambia, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Turkey, Uruguay, Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia, North Macedonia, Albania, and the spouses of various ambassadors. Additionally, Farhan Sheikh Al-Sayed, patron of arts and cultural diplomacy, and Ahmed Abdullah, general manager of Al Dana Club, were among the distinguished attendees.
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