Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with Ithar, a Mauritanian charitable organization focusing on cancer patient care and treatment. Under the agreement, Qatar Charity will fund the Al-Amal Hospital for Cancer Treatment.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi, CEO's Assistant for the International Operations sector at Qatar Charity, during his visit to Nouakchott, and Mr. Salam Ould Abdullah, the President of Ithar. The signing ceremony was attended by Ms. Al Alia Mint Mankous, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health in Mauritania, Mr. Fahad Salem Al-Dosari, the Acting Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Qatar, and Mr.Turki Muhammad Al Subaie, General Supervisor of Qatar Charity’s office in Mauritania.

Under an agreement, Qatar Charity has provided substantial support, worth QR 12 million, to the Al-Amal Hospital located in the capital, Nouakchott, as an initial phase. The hospital will have a clinical capacity of 105 beds and is expected to become a regional center for cancer treatment, utilizing advanced medical technologies.

The hospital will be accessible to all residents of Mauritania, offering essential services such as medical screenings and cancer diagnoses. In addition to comprehensive healthcare, the hospital will provide vital psychological and social support to patients, increase awareness about cancer, and promote preventive measures.

During the signing ceremony, the President of Ithar, Salam Ould Abdallah, expressed his gratitude to Qatar Charity for its support to those in need, highlighting the significance of this valuable contribution to such a major project.

Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi, CEO's Assistant for the International Operations sector at Qatar Charity, praised Ithar’s projects and notable work. He affirmed that Qatar Charity will continue to support this important project for cancer patients. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with the hospital, given the significant costs associated with cancer treatment.

It is worth mentioning that the project is recognized as one of the flagship initiatives of Qatar Charity’s office in Mauritania, which is working to support its implementation as part of its annual plan for 2024. Additionally, other projects will be implemented in succession, furthering Qatar Charity’s commitment to humanitarian efforts in the region.