QCS and Houston Methodist host Ramadan Ghabga for cancer patients
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Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to support and empower cancer patients which is a key component of its emotional and community programmes,...
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to support and empower cancer patients which is a key component of its emotional and community programmes, the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) in partnership with Houston Methodist hosted its second “Ghabgat AlAmal” for cancer patients and their families, at the Sheraton Doha Hotel.
The event was attended by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, chairman of QCS, Mona Ashkanani, director general of QCS, and Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services represented by Talal Braidy, Regional Director of Global Development, and Najla AlHudaib, Senior Country manager in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as the ambassadors of Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Kuwait, and a number public and media figures.
Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani appreciated Houston Methodist Global’s efforts in the health sector and its active role in supporting QCS and its programmes.
He acknowledged the importance of the ongoing partnership and the importance of the MoU signed between QCS and Houston Methodist last year, which reflects the commitment of both organizations to the communities they serve, and the effective partnership that contributes to achieving goals that are in the interest of all, emphasizing that cancer control requires concerted efforts to confront the disease.
He also highlighted that the agreement between the two parties provides an opportunity to build close partnerships to spread awareness and contribute to the provision of health and humanitarian services to cancer patients.
