{
  "id": 8756382,
  "title": "PHCC Wellness Section, QU College of Medicine organise awareness event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/phcc-wellness-section-qu-college-of-medicine-organise-awareness-event",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-19T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733756/qatar/phcc-wellness-section-qu-college-of-medicine-organise-awareness-event"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Primary Health Care Corporation's Wellness Section recently organized a health awareness event to emphasize the significance of disease prevention and early detection, as well as to encourage students and employees at Qatar University (QU) to embrace a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. The event, a collaborative effort between the Wellness Section and QU's College of Medicine, aimed to foster a culture of prevention and early detection, empowering individuals to take charge of their health through practical, interactive experiences.\n\nThe initiative, which falls under the Preventive Health Department of PHCC, featured a general awareness and guidance booth staffed by medical and specialized professionals who provided health information and advice. Participants also had the opportunity to engage in several interactive stations that conducted various health checks and measurements. Six health stations were set up for the event, each offering a unique assessment to help attendees monitor their health indicators and identify areas for improvement.\n\nThe health stations included:\n\n1. Vital signs: Participants had their vital signs measured and received appropriate health guidance.\n2. Body mass index (BMI): This station assessed body composition, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy weight.\n3. Carbon monoxide measurement and smoking counselling: Participants had their carbon monoxide levels checked and received guidance on the dangers of smoking and methods to quit.\n4. Blood glucose measurement: Attendees tested their blood sugar levels and learned about the importance of regular monitoring and prevention.\n\nAdditionally, participants underwent handgrip strength measurements, which serve as a functional indicator linked to health and physical fitness. One-on-one sessions with a community medicine physician were also provided, offering personalized consultations on healthy habits and tailored tips regarding nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle.\n\nBy engaging students and employees in this event, PHCC and QU sought to instill a culture of prevention and early detection, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility for health. The event aimed to empower individuals through a hands-on, interactive experience that combined screening, awareness, and health consultation, ultimately encouraging positive steps to improve overall health and quality of life.",
  "summary": "The Wellness Section at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) organised a health awareness event to highlight the importance of prevention and early detection of health risk factors, and to encou...",
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}