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.
QCS pavilion at the book fair.
