On World Obesity Day, MoPH reaffirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyles - Qatar

The Peninsula
Mar 05, 2024

On World Obesity Day, MoPH reaffirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyles - Qatar


Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), is participating in marking of the World Obesity Day, observed annually on March 4. This year’s theme, “Let’s Talk About Obesity”, aims to expand the conversation about obesity, highlighting its complex and multifactorial nature.

In light of the World Obesity Day, Dr. Sheikh Mohamed Al Thani, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Programs, MoPH, reaffirmed Qatar’s strong commitment to public health and well-being; highlighting the nation’s proactive and preventive stance against the escalating global obesity crisis.