Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, Founder and Chairman of the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), received Dr. Rakan Nasser Eldin, Minister of Public Health of the Republic of Lebanon, along with his accompanying delegation, at the Society’s headquarters. The visit came as part of an official mission aimed at enhancing cooperation in the fight against cancer and exchanging expertise in the fields of health and public awareness.

During the meeting, both parties reviewed the efforts of  Qatar Cancer Society in cancer awareness, prevention, and psychosocial support for cancer survivors. They also highlighted QCS’s national initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce cancer risk factors, in addition to its early detection programs and its local and international partnerships that contribute to advancing its services and achieving its vision of a cancer-aware community and a better life for those affected.

For his part, Dr. Rakan Nasser Eldin praised the pioneering role of the Qatar Cancer Society in promoting community awareness and supporting cancer patients in Qatar. He commended the Society’s high level of institutional work and organization, considering it a model to be followed in the region.

In turn, Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani expressed his appreciation for the visit, stating:
“We strongly believe in the importance of Arab cooperation in the health sector, particularly in combating cancer. This visit opens promising avenues for collaboration between QCS and the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health — whether in exchanging expertise, launching joint awareness initiatives, or developing training programs that enhance the capacity of medical professionals in both countries. Our mission is a humanitarian one before it is a medical one, and collective efforts are the most effective way to face this major health challenge.”

Both parties discussed ways to activate future cooperation, particularly in training, capacity building, and experience exchange. They also explored the potential for joint awareness campaigns that serve both communities and support regional efforts to combat cancer.

At the end of the visit, the Lebanese Minister toured the Society’s various departments, where he was briefed on the workflow and the range of services offered to beneficiaries. He expressed his keen interest in strengthening the ties between Lebanon and Qatar in the health sector — particularly in addressing non-communicable diseases, foremost among them cancer.

This visit comes within the framework of the strong fraternal relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Lebanon and reflects the mutual desire to foster cooperation in the health and humanitarian sectors for the benefit of both nations.