Health sector officials during a National Sport Day event at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City yesterday.
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health, the Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, and Naufar Center organised a march on the National Sport Day yesterday, with the participation of several leading figures and employees of the health sector, at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City.
On this occasion, many sports, entertainment, and awareness activities were held for employees and their families.
Minister of Public Health, H E Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari stressed the great importance of the Sports Day in promoting community awareness of sports and its role in improving health, which demonstrates the keen interest of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in the health and well-being of the population.
The Minister pointed out that the theme of this year’s Sports Day “The Choice is Yours” embodies the importance of involving community members in maintaining their health by adopting healthy lifestyles and exercising as a daily behaviour. Dr. Al Kuwari said that this year’s Sports Day focuses on the sustainable impact of sport on human life, especially that of the elderly, contributes to empowering them with the knowledge necessary to manage and improve their physical and mental health for a long active life, which supports MoPH’s health strategies and programmes aiming at achieving a healthy future for the population.
She said: “The collaborative efforts of all entities and society in celebrating Sports Day, for over a decade, have effectively contributed to intensifying awareness of the importance of exercising among members of society for a long healthy life.
“What characterizes this National Sports Day 2023 is that it comes after all municipalities of the State of Qatar had received the title of healthy cities from the World Health Organization, becoming the first in the world to receive this title for all its municipalities. Healthy cities provide sustainable and healthier options for members of the community, and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles, including sports and physical activities in a healthy environment, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030,” the Minister added.
The Ministry and health sector institutions organised a variety of activities for employees and their families, including a running competition, fitness activities for adults and children, team matches, and many other activities. Awareness was promoted about ways to reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, as part of the “Employees Wellbeing and Wellness Program”, an initiative of human resources departments in the public health sector.
