Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Doctors Association to promote health awareness among young people.
According to Qatar News Agency, the MoU aims to enhance cooperation between the two parties in implementing educational programs and initiatives in the areas of mental health, proper nutrition, physical activity, and community health, contributing to building a health-conscious generation capable of effectively contributing to national development.
Under the MoU, awareness workshops and seminars will be organized, educational content will be developed for youth, and youth initiatives in the health sector will be supported, in line with Qatar's National Youth Policy.
This partnership between the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Qatar Doctors Association reflects both sides' commitment to promoting public health among young people and providing a supportive environment that enables them to make informed health decisions, contributing to building a healthier and more sustainable society.
In his remarks marking the occasion, Director of the Youth Affairs Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth Fawaz Abdullah Al Musaifri indicated that the signing of the MoU comes within the framework of the ministry's efforts to open up to all youth energies in various fields, particularly in the health sector, which is a fundamental pillar in building an informed and productive youth society.
He said that the ministry believes that empowering youth health-wise is a direct investment in the nation's future, and reflects its commitment to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 and the ministry's strategic objectives through qualitative partnerships with civil society organizations such as the Qatar Doctors Association.
He added that such partnerships represent a significant value in achieving the ministry's strategic objectives and reflect its openness to the nation's youthful potential across various fields. They also diversify activities and events, contributing to attracting the largest possible number of young people and engaging them in quality programs that enhance their role in national development and achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
For its part, the Qatar Doctors Association commended this national initiative, which comes within the framework of enhancing integration between the health and youth sectors, contributing to the development of a health-conscious generation capable of adopting healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
In this context, Chairperson of Qatar Doctors Association Dr. Mishal Al Musaifri affirmed the association's commitment to harnessing its expertise and medical staff to support such initiatives, by providing scientific educational content and organizing quality awareness programs in line with the highest professional and knowledge standards. He voiced his hope that the MoU with the Ministry of Youth and Sports would serve as the foundation for future partnerships that would contribute to supporting the health of the Qatari community and achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.