MoPH intensifies efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has ramped up its efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote early detection throughout October 2026. The National Cancer Program organized a central awareness event at MoPH headquarters, featuring 13 activities across various locations. These initiatives were bolstered by a digital health campaign that explained risk factors, prevention strategies, and how to access screening services.

The latest National Cancer Registry data shows 567 breast cancer cases in 2023, with 562 affecting women and 5 men. Qataris accounted for 28.57% of cases, while non-Qatari residents made up 71.43%. The Qatar Cancer Information Center's Early Detection Registry reported 71,829 mammograms between 2016 and December 2025. So far in 2026, 7,024 women have undergone mammograms as part of the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program.

The MoPH collaborates with regional partners, including the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization, to improve early detection programs. The Ministry offers free annual screenings for asymptomatic women aged 45-69 through several health centers, urging women to schedule appointments.