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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QCS launches ‘Hope Gathering' to support Qataris living with cancer
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to provide psychological and community support to cancer survivors, Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched the 'Hope gathering' initiative, a heartfelt gathering that brought together Qatari women living with cancer in an atmosphere filled with warmth, compassion, and positivity. The initiative aims to provide a safe space for participants to connect, share experiences, and offer one another emotional support. It serves as a human-centred encounter carrying messages of hope and optimism, celebrating inspiring individuals who have overcome the challenges of the disease and become a source of strength and motivation for others. The evening was opened with a speech by Mona Ashkanani, general manager of Qatar Cancer Society, who welcomed the attendees and expressed her joy at organizing such an event, describing it as 'an important step towards strengthening social cohesion and support for women living with cancer'. 'It is truly inspiring to witness these shining examples of resilience and courage. At QCS, we believe our doors should always remain open to your suggestions, ideas, and initiatives,' she noted. Ashkanani also extended her heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors and partners who contributed to the success of this event, particularly Noir Café, which hosted the evening, and Al Mahmoud Medical Centre. She emphasized that their ongoing support enables the Society to continue its humanitarian and purposeful efforts, especially in the areas of awareness, prevention, and psychosocial care. 'Hope gathering' is part of a broader series of community-driven initiatives organized by QCS to fulfil its vision of a cancer-aware society and to ensure a better quality of life for those affected by the disease. QCS is a charitable, non-profit organization that relies on donations and community partnerships to provide its services. These include raising awareness of cancer and prevention methods, promoting early detection, and offering financial and psychosocial support to patients, survivors, and their families, in addition to contributing to professional development and cancer research in Qatar. The participating women expressed deep gratitude for the initiative, which they said brought them feelings of warmth, comfort, and renewed hope. It is worth noting that QCS's psychosocial and community support programs are designed to meet several key objectives, including: identifying the specific needs of patients, survivors, and their caregivers; helping patients cope with treatment side effects; providing information about available services in Qatar; promoting healthy lifestyles; enhancing patients' and survivors' physical and mental capacity to engage in daily life; and ultimately improving their quality of life during and after treatment—supporting their reintegration into society.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Mother charged with killing her toddler dies, found in cell
The Bundaberg mother accused of stabbing her three-year-old to death has died in hospital after she was found unresponsive in her prison cell. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, charged with the murder of her daughter, Sophia Rose, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being found unresponsive on Friday at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre. Flanigan died in hospital on Sunday night, just days after entering custody. Queensland Police confirmed in a statement that Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) provided immediate assistance before paramedics transported Flanigan to hospital. A report for the coroner is being prepared, and QCS will undertake an independent review into the incident, despite rigorous processes to monitor high-risk prisoners. The Courier Mail reported that Flanigan was found on the floor of her cell by correctional officers who attempted to resuscitate her. It is believed that Flanigan was in the Crisis Support Unit, a specialised unit for prisoners who are deemed high-risk. The 32-year-old mother was charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed Sophia multiple times in the front yard of their Moore Park Beach home last Monday. Lauren Ingrid Flanigan has died in hospital after being found unresponsive in her prison cell. Credit: Instagram Neighbours and emergency crews tried to save her, but Sophia could not be revived. Police confirmed that two other children, aged one and two, were present at the home during the alleged attack; however, they were not injured. Sophia's heartbroken father Jai Ruane, was working away when the horrific attack unfolded, but has now returned and is caring for his two other children, aged one and two, who were at home when the tragedy unfolded but were not injured. Jai Ruane beleived the tragedy could have been prevented. Credit: Facebook At a press conference last Tuesday, police said a blade had been recovered from the scene and the home was being forensically examined. They would not be drawn on whether there was a history of family violence or mental health issues, but said those would form part of the investigation. 'It was a horrific scene,' Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip said. 'It's a terrible terrible incident for everybody, including the witnesses and neighbours, including the emergency services, police and ambulance who attended and the investigators who are dealing with the ongoing investigation. In the days and hours before the alleged murder, Flanigan was active on social media posting about staying strong, being a 'warrior of light' and advocating for victims of domestic violence. Alongside one chilling post shared two days before the alleged murder, she wrote: 'You are ROYALTY. You are CHOSEN. You are HOLY. You are a WARRIOR OF LIGHT.' She continued: 'This is Kingdom Rising. We move. We build. We burn with holy fire. No more delays. No more compromise. Tag your generals. It's time to RISE.' Flanigan was transferred to Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre last week and was due to appear in court over Sophia's murder in July.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Extra.ie
Australia mum accused of murdering daughter found 'unresponsive' in cell
An woman in Australia who was accused of murdering her daughter has been found 'unresponsive' in her prison cell. Laura Flanigan, 32, was charged with the alleged murder of her three-year-old daughter Sophia at her home in Queensland at 4.45pm on Monday (May 26). Ms Flanigan was found in the front garden of her family home when police arrived. Police also discovered the body of the little girl, as well as a bladed knife which was seized at the scene. Ms Flanigan was charged with murder of her daughter on Monday, and was found unresponsive in her cell four days later. Pic: Instagram Ms Flanigan was charged with the murder of Sophia on Tuesday and will appear before the courts in July, but Queensland Corrective Services have said that she was found unresponsive in her cell at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre on Friday (May 30). A spokesperson for the Queensland Corrective Services said that paramedics rushed to the scene, where a prisoner was brought to hospital. The nature of the emergency is unknown. 'Support is being offered to the responding officers and their colleagues,' a QCS spokesperson said, while a police spokesperson said 'there is no further information at this time.' An Australian woman who was accused of murdering her daughter has been found 'unresponsive' in her cell. Pic: Instagram Speaking at the time of the incident on Monday, police said that the child suffered multiple wounds, and 'despite multiple attempts from [police] and [paramedics] to apply first aid to that child, she unfortunately died due to the injuries that she had received. 'It was a horrific scene, a terrible incident for everybody – including the witnesses, including the emergency services, police and ambulance officers who attended and the investigators doing the ongoing investigation.' Sophia's father, Jai Ruane, paid tribute to his young daughter, saying to Nine News Australia that Sophia was 'full of life and love.' Sophia's father Jai Ruane paid tribute to his daughter, saying she had 'a huge heart.' Pic: Facebook 'She was always smiling, always wanting to help,' Mr Ruane said. 'She just had a huge heart.'
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Keysight Quantum Control System Embedded within Fujitsu and RIKEN's World-Leading 256-Qubit Quantum Computer
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced that its Quantum Control System (QCS) has been selected as the control system embedded within Fujitsu and RIKEN's recently developed 256-qubit quantum computer at the RIKEN RQC-FUJITSU Collaboration Center in Japan, marking a pioneering step in the industry's pursuit of fault tolerant quantum computer. The integration of diverse specialized processors such as GPUs, TPUs, and now quantum processing units (QPUs), is crucial for the next era of advanced scientific computing and algorithmic exploration. Realizing the full potential of QPUs in hybrid computing environments necessitates significant progress in both qubit number and the reduction of error rates. Keysight's involvement in this 256-qubit quantum computer positions the company to support Fujitsu and RIKEN in driving critical innovations in these key areas. Quantum control systems are fundamental to the operation of any quantum computer. They serve as the interface between classical and quantum worlds, translating user commands into precise operations executed by the quantum processor. Simultaneously, they interpret the subtle changes in signals that reveal qubit state information. Keysight's QCS was a natural fit for the RIKEN RQC-FUJITSU Collaboration Center due to its modularity, scalability, and market leading radio frequency (RF) performance. Since its introduction in February 2023, Keysight's QCS has been adopted in academia, national laboratories, commercial companies, and innovative startups throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. Dr. Eric T. Holland, General Manager Keysight Quantum Engineering Solutions, said: 'Keysight is honored to be a part of this significant quantum journey beginning in Japan. Quantum computing is still a nascent technology, and the capabilities that Fujitsu, in collaboration with RIKEN, have brought to market are essential for enabling both quantum scientific discoveries as well as training the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.' At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we're delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We're a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Indonesian community, QCS come together to raise cancer awareness
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Indonesia in Doha, the University of Indonesia Alumni Association in Qatar (ILUNI UI Qatar), and Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) — with support from PERMIQA and the Indonesian Support System Group — recently held the Indonesian Cancer Awareness (ICA) event at QCS headquarters. The pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing public health awareness among the Indonesian diaspora attracted diverse participants, including cancer patients, survivors, medical professionals, and Indonesian expatriates. Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Ridwan Hassan, on the occasion, reiterated the embassy's commitment to supporting health initiatives. 'A strong support system and family involvement are critical. This event enhances access to cancer education for the Indonesian community and promotes collaborative outreach,' he stated. Representing QCS, Dr Hadi Abu Rasheed, scientific advisor and head of Professional Development and Research, expressed appreciation for community engagement. 'QCS values partnerships that advance cancer awareness and education. We look forward to continued collaboration with the Indonesian community,' he said. The event was initiated by Dr Ken Lestariyani Sulis, a health educator and support facilitator for cancer survivors. She emphasised the importance of raising health literacy and empowering survivors to share their experiences to build a supportive community. Under the theme 'Support, Share, Survive: Community Action Against Cancer',the event focused on early detection, treatment pathways in Qatar, and the emotional and social support needed by patients and families. In line with World No Tobacco Day (May 31), it also highlighted the risks of smoking in cancer development. The programme featured interactive panel discussions, survivor testimonies, and free health services, including medical consultations, dietary counselling, and health checks provided by QCS. Speakers included Dr Ahmed Abdallah from Hamad Medical Corporation, QCS nutritionist Batoul Ibrahim, and QCS Head of Education Heba Nassar, who addressed various aspects of cancer prevention and community engagement. Yuli Nurcahyo MT, an Indonesian cancer survivor, shared a moving personal story of recovery.
