His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Cancer Society, confirmed that the Society suffers from a weakness in funding, which resulted in its inability to attract new cadres for three years, blaming some authorities for their selectivity in funding and support, especially since the amounts that Entering the association is directed to the patient support fund and educational and awareness programs. In statements on the sidelines of the signing of a partnership agreement with Houston Methodist for Global Health Care Services in the United States of America, His Excellency announced the role of the association in bearing the costs of treating more than 1,200 patients, with a budget that exceeded 21 million Qatari riyals in 2022, looking forward to covering all cases, in light of the increasing number of injuries. . He added, “The funding ceiling for each patient in each stage is 50,000 riyals, but each case we study is for recurring support. In a year’s period, some cases may cost 25,000, and in some cases their health condition may require repeat treatment for more than two periods, and there is cooperation between the association and other institutions.” Others to support patients outside the association in relation to their living conditions, pointing out that obtaining approval to financially support a cancer patient does not exceed 48 hours if the full conditions are met. He said that the association’s branches are almost ready, but they are also suspended due to poor funding, as the association works with all parties, but its statute prohibits the deduction of any amount directed to programs and activities for administrative work. An agreement was signed by the association, represented by His Excellency Sheikh d. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, and Houston Methodist Global Healthcare Services, represented by Mr. Talal Braidy, Regional Director of Business Development for Houston Methodist, signed an agreement for one year, extendable, aimed at raising awareness of cancer, supporting and empowering patients, and advancing scientific research opportunities in the field. And the price of d. Khaled, the efforts of the Houston Methodist in supporting the efforts of the association, expressing his happiness with this cooperation, which he hopes will be the building block for future partnerships. He explained that the agreement stems from the role of the two parties in community service and effective partnership, which contributes to achieving goals that are in the interest of all, especially since the cause of cancer control requires concerted and continuity of efforts to address the disease. For his part, Talal Braidi, Regional Director of Business Development at Houston Methodist, said: “We are honored to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Qatar Cancer Society, which reflects Houston Methodist’s commitment to supporting the efforts of our partners in Qatar and the region to provide the best healthcare services, and we look forward to working with the Society.” To support her work and pioneering efforts to prevent cancer and reduce its burden in Qatar, as well as to empower affected individuals and expand potential areas for scientific research cooperation in the field of cancer.
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