{
  "id": 7265310,
  "title": "Diabetes Qatar organises ‘Girls Prevention Camp’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/diabetes-qatar-organises-girls-prevention-camp",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:56:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/14/09/2026/diabetes-qatar-organises-girls-prevention-camp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed the organization of a 'Girls Prevention Camp' by Diabetes Qatar on September 12, with 22 girls aged 12 to 14 participating in the event. The camp was held to raise health awareness and promote healthy lifestyles from an early age among the female participants.\n\nThe primary goals of the camp were to educate the girls about healthy nutrition, the significance of physical activity, and how to make healthier choices in their daily lives. The program comprised health assessments, interactive sessions on healthy eating and weight management, as well as various physical activities.\n\nA key component of the camp was an educational supermarket tour, during which the participants learned how to read nutrition labels, compare food products, and choose healthier alternatives. Additionally, a practical activity focused on making healthier dining-out choices, including selecting appropriate menu options and portion sizes, was conducted.\n\nThe camp culminated with a session that assisted the participants in setting realistic health goals they could continue to work towards. This initiative is part of a broader range of programs and initiatives by Diabetes Qatar aimed at promoting prevention and health awareness among different segments of the community. These efforts include awareness programs and campaigns for school students, diabetes prevention programs, and awareness campaigns on diabetes during pregnancy conducted in various shopping malls.\n\nDiabetes Qatar remains committed to delivering educational and preventive programs as part of its dedication to fostering a healthier community and encouraging behaviors that help mitigate the risk factors associated with diabetes and other chronic diseases.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar organised the “Girls’ Prevention Camp” at its headquarters on September 12, with the participation of 22 girls aged 12 to 14. The camp was held as part of Diabetes Qatar’s efforts to raise health awareness and encourage girls to adopt healthy lifestyles from an early age.</p> <p>The camp aimed to introduce participants to the principles of healthy nutrition and the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}