QCS promotes healthy lifestyle

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) is participating in the activities of the

28th Doha International Book Fair, which is being held at the Doha

Exhibition and Convention Centre with a pavilion dedicated to raising

public awareness about the importance of healthy food and exercise in

preventing diseases, especially cancer.

QCS pavilion includes various works of educational competitions and

recreational sections suitable for all ages, in addition to provide all

information related to cancer and answer all inquiries of the masses.

QCS general manager Mariam al-Noaimi said, “This participation is in

keeping with the our keenness to participate in all scientific and

cultural events held in the country. Doha International Book Fair is a

great chance to spread a health culture especially with the rising

number of cases of the disease, stressed the importance of participating

in such activities, which aim to promote a healthy lifestyle through

exercise and healthy food and raise awareness on the risk factors that

cause cancer.”

“It also aims to encourage early detection of cancer and activation of

national programmes for the fight against cancer as a shared

responsibility between government and non-governmental sectors,” she

added.

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