Under the patronage of HE Buthaina bint Ali al-Jabr al-Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family, Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched its strategic plan for 2025-2028, aligning with national and sectoral strategies in Qatar to achieve the National Vision 2030.
QCS conducted an institutional analysis of the internal and external environment and an assessment of stakeholders' needs and expectations. It also carried out benchmarking with similar organisations. Based on the results of the institutional analysis, the society developed its vision to be "A cancer-aware community and a better life for those affected" and its mission to be "A non-profit charity that relies on donations and community partnerships in providing its services that seek to raise awareness of cancer and ways to prevent it. As well as the importance of early detection, providing financial and psychosocial support to patients, recovered people and their families, and contributing to professional development and scientific research in the field of cancer.
During the event HE Buthaina al-Nuaimi honored the sponsors and supporters of the Qatar Cancer Society, whose contributions have had a significant impact on its sustainability in the fight against cancer and support for those living with the disease.
On this occasion, HE Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jaber al-Thani, Chairman of QCS, expressed in his speech: "The QCS is proud to launch its new 2025-2028 strategy, which truly reflects our ambitious vision of providing a better life for cancer patients and offering the necessary support to combat the disease by building strong partnerships with relevant sectors to ensure the achievement of desired outcomes."
HE continued: "This launch comes at a critical time when public health challenges have increased, and the need to enhance health services and improve care quality for patients and their families, particularly concerning cancer, has become more urgent."
Gulf Times Editor-In-Chief, Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka has been honoured by HE the Minister of Social Development and Family on this occasion. On the sideline of the event Al-Mudahka made a statement to the local media outlets and said: “Today we celebrate QCS’s 2025-2028 strategy. It is one of the main active NGOs in Qatar, it serves many people in the country. They lead awareness campaigns, support people who have cancer, and they also screen people. We have been honoured today as a media platform, as one of the biggest supporter in this field. It has been a long journey for them, which started with one person. This shows how important when social society, social responsibility joint forces with Media, the private sector and the government, we can achieve a great deal."
Congratulations to QCS, and special congratulations to HE Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jaber al-Thani, and his team for this great achievement and dedication, especially the volunteers among them. It is really a great day and a great accomplishment.” He said.
HE Buthaina bint Ali al-Jabr al-Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family center and other dignitaries.
HE the Minister of Social Development and Family honouring Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka. HE Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jaber al-Thani first left