The PHC emphasizes the importance of early detection of cancer

The Early Detection of Healthy Living program, the National Initiative for Early Detection of Breast and Bowel Cancer by the Primary Health Care Foundation, aims to encourage and remind men and women of the importance of screening for breast and intestinal cancer. In line with the ongoing efforts to combat breast cancer, the Early Detection of Healthy Living program targets women aged 45-69 who do not appear asymptomatic to encourage breast cancer screening. If the results of the tests are typical, participants are advised to return the tests after three years. If the findings reveal abnormal indications, participants will have to follow up with their PHC doctors. The doctors will then refer them to Hamad Medical Corporation for further tests.

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PHCC Launches Skills Development Program in Coaching, Mentoring, and Preceptorship For Health Care Professionals in a Clinical Setting.

PHCC is pleased to lead a collaborative partnership with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC), to launch a structured skills development and competency-based program supporting health care professionals in healthcare coaching, mentorship and preceptorship skills. This is in recognition of the importance of developing clinical leadership for clinical governance, learning and development workplace support, and continuous professional development in primary health care.

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In collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society, the Primary Health Care Foundation organizes the effectiveness of education and development for the detection of uterine cancer

As part of its commitment to workforce development, the Primary Health Care Foundation, in collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society, is organizing the Continuing Education and Development (CPD) event, which aims to highlight the importance of early diagnosis of cervical cancer. With the participation of several specialized colleagues from the Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Medical Corporation in this area. Cervical cancer ranks 11th in the most common diseases in the GCC and fifth in the most common diseases among women in Qatar.

PHC is participating with the international community in the World Week of Glaucoma, which falls in the second week of March of each year, and aims to intensify efforts to raise awareness of early screening in health centers and periodic follow-up of patients with glaucoma. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health and in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation, PHC organizes several awareness events and activities on several occasions in several health centers of the institution, where eye examinations and eye pressure measurements are conducted to the public. To disseminate educational emails to all employees of the Ministry of Public Health, PHC, and Hamad.

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Primary health care illustrates the benefits of healthy food for athletes

Proper nutrition is one of the most critical factors that benefit human health and contribute to increase his physical activity and provide him with the energy his body needs, especially if he is an athlete, he needs a balanced diet that is compatible with his efforts and exercise. Ms. Moudhi Al Hajri, Head of Nutrition at PHC, explains the benefits of healthy food, foods, and drinks for use, and how a well-balanced diet can help you get the best results in fitness and sports.

World Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

The Primary Health Care Foundation is launching a 'no waiting for symptoms' campaign to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of bowel cancer

The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHC) announced the launch of its 'No Wait for Symptoms' awareness campaign in March across the country, in conjunction with the International Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign aims to remind community members of the importance of early detection of bowel cancer and its role in saving lives. The initiative urges the public not to postpone early detection of bowel cancer as a precaution to ensure their continued health and well-being, primarily as this disease may not be associated with the emergence of evident symptoms in its early stages.

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The Health Care Foundation organized the Sports Medical Day Workshop

Hosted by the Primary Health Care Foundation - Manpower Training and Development Department - in cooperation with sports medicine experts from the Wellness Department of the Primary Health Care Foundation and the Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, the Sports Medical-Healthcare Day -2018 was organized with great success. Rotana Center. The number of participants in this educational event (135) participants from various medical specialties in the institution of primary health care and Aspetar Hospital and several other government institutions.