QATAR. Qatar Airways has announced its new status as the Official Airline Sponsor of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), pledging to support efforts towards cancer prevention and control. The announcement comes on the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day.
The UICC is a non-governmental membership-based organisation focused on initiatives that unite and support the cancer community to ensure cancer control continues to be a priority in world health.
The airline has a substantial track record in supporting cancer awareness initiatives. For the last three years, it showed its support for the global campaign ‘Think Pink’ during Breast Cancer Awareness month with limited edition amenity kits on flights and an all-female crew on a flight from Doha to Zürich.
In October 2019, the airline partnered with Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar Aviation Services and Qatar Duty Free to support the campaign with a range of awareness events. Activities included a series of lectures for staff from the Qatar Cancer Society at HIA, along with awareness workshops, free mammogram screening by qualified medical staff for all eligible employees, and Charity Bazaar fundraising events at a variety of Qatar Airways locations.
“Awareness and education is everything in the fight against this disease, and we are honoured to support UICC in its efforts.” – Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Akbar Al Baker
Also in 2019, Qatar Airways commemorated the opening of its new ward at the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan, which serves leukaemia in-patients.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Union for International Cancer Control on the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day.
“Awareness and education is everything in the fight against this disease, and we are honoured to support UICC in its efforts. From everyone in this airline we wish the best for all people facing cancer whether themselves or through their loved ones.”
Union for International Cancer Control Chief Executive Officer Dr. Cary Adams said: “Creating effective partnerships is a key element of how UICC operates and delivers impact. Qatar Airways is a strong partner for us and helps us drive measurable changes in cancer control globally. Together with our partners, we strive to make a difference in the lives of millions of people affected by cancer.”
UICC will hold the 2020 World Cancer Congress in Muscat, Oman between 20-22 October, 2020.
