QCS Chairman appointed chair of global boards for cancer coalition

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), led by H E Sheikh Dr. Khalid Bin Jaber Al Thani, participated in several international conferences over the past few weeks to raise awareness and combat cancer globally. At the high-level conference “Global Cancer Control: A Framework” held at the University of Geneva, the “International Coalition for Cancer Patients” was established, with the Qatar Cancer Society becoming a founding member, and H E Sheikh Dr.

Khalid bin Jaber Al Thani was appointed Co-Chair of the Middle Eastern Board and the Global Board., reflecting Qatar’s prominent role in enhancing global advocacy against cancer. Additionally, the Society presented a session at the World Cancer Conference in Geneva titled “An Unspoken Reality: The Stigma of Cancer in Arabian Communities,” which addressed cultural differences and their impact on cancer stigma, proposing effective strategies to tackle these challenges K and the Society participated in a discussion on “Implementing the Global Breast Cancer Initiative,” highlighting the importance of international cooperation in enhancing early detection and reducing breast cancer mortality rates.



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