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185491
Tue, 05/31/2011 - 09:26
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HH Sheikha Moza Attends Launch of National Cancer Strategy 201-2016
Doha, May 30 (QNA) - HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Vice Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Health (SCH) attended this evening the launch ceremony of the National Cancer Strategy 2011-2016, at the Sheraton Hotel.
The launch ceremony was attended by a number of their excellencies sheikhs, ministers as well as a number of senior officials of the health sector and a number patients and their families.
The National Cancer Strategy is closely related with the National Health Strategy which was launched in April 2011.
It aims to provide state-of- the- art health care in Qatar. The policy has been devised after careful study of best medical facilities around the world.
HH Sheikha Moza said in a Foreword in a book about the National Cancer Strategy 2011-2016: Cancer causes great sadness in Qatar. it affects most of us -86% of the population knows some who has had cancer, such as friend or family member. It is a disease that brings pain and suffering , primarily to those afflicted by the disease , but also to their families. However , cancer does not always win the battle . Iam filled with pride and humility when i meet survivors here in Qatar and across the world. I hear stories of the different ways in which they tackle this disease, each individual having their own unique account and advice to share.
I want each cancer sufferer to get the very best care and do this , we must improve healthcare and education . The health care component is obvious , as cancer is significant cause of death in Qatar and we need the best possible treatment to deal with cancer when it developed.
The importance of education may be less apparent , but increasing the understanding of cancer amongst the people of Qatar is vitally important . Doing this will remove and misplaced stigma associated with cancer, will help people do what they can to prevent cancer and will encourage people to attend screening . Effective education to reduce the cancer burden is as important as excellent healthcare for those with cancer.
With this strategy , I believe we can ensure that cancer is not a neglected issue in Qatar . Instead Qatar should stand out within the Gulf region and further afield, as providing ideal cancer care.
I finally endorse this first National Cancer Strategy and will work to see its implementation completed.
The launch ceremony was attended by a number of their excellencies sheikhs, ministers as well as a number of senior officials of the health sector and a number patients and their families.
The National Cancer Strategy is closely related with the National Health Strategy which was launched in April 2011.
It aims to provide state-of- the- art health care in Qatar. The policy has been devised after careful study of best medical facilities around the world.
HH Sheikha Moza said in a Foreword in a book about the National Cancer Strategy 2011-2016: Cancer causes great sadness in Qatar. it affects most of us -86% of the population knows some who has had cancer, such as friend or family member. It is a disease that brings pain and suffering , primarily to those afflicted by the disease , but also to their families. However , cancer does not always win the battle . Iam filled with pride and humility when i meet survivors here in Qatar and across the world. I hear stories of the different ways in which they tackle this disease, each individual having their own unique account and advice to share.
I want each cancer sufferer to get the very best care and do this , we must improve healthcare and education . The health care component is obvious , as cancer is significant cause of death in Qatar and we need the best possible treatment to deal with cancer when it developed.
The importance of education may be less apparent , but increasing the understanding of cancer amongst the people of Qatar is vitally important . Doing this will remove and misplaced stigma associated with cancer, will help people do what they can to prevent cancer and will encourage people to attend screening . Effective education to reduce the cancer burden is as important as excellent healthcare for those with cancer.
With this strategy , I believe we can ensure that cancer is not a neglected issue in Qatar . Instead Qatar should stand out within the Gulf region and further afield, as providing ideal cancer care.
I finally endorse this first National Cancer Strategy and will work to see its implementation completed.
