Rahma Cancer Patient Society treats 142 cancer patients in two years - GulfToday

Rahma Cancer Patient Society treats 142 cancer patients in two years

  • 27 May 2019
Cancer-patient750

The society has a specialist medical committee to examine cases and make decisions regarding patient requests within 48 hour.

The Rahma Cancer Patient Care Society has helped to treat 65 cancer patients since the start of 2019, while the total number of its beneficiaries over the last two years reaching 142 from 23 nationalities, at a cost of Dhs3.8 million.

Abdullah Salem Al Kaabi, Director-General of Rahma, said that the society has achieved major successes since its establishment in 2015 in raising the awareness of local community about cancer, as well as providing financial and moral support to patients and their families.

He added that the society has made donating easier, by adding more ways to donate and launching its new website that accepts e-donations by credit cards. It also launched an SMS donation system for customers of Etisalat and has allocated two bank accounts, one to receive donations and the other for Zakat money, Al Kaabi noted.

The society has a specialist medical committee to examine cases and make decisions regarding patient requests within 48 hours, he concluded.

 

WAM

 

Related articles

Hip replacements on the rise in UAE

In the UAE, hip replacement is currently one of the most common orthopaedic operations and several surgeries are performed annually at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai (BHAS) to treat conditions related to hips. While the aim of a Total Hip replacement in the past was mainly pain reduction, the patient of the 21st century’s focus is on function and lifestyle.

30 Dec 2019

Dubai Police release European inmate diagnosed with cancer

The inmate has been diagnosed with cancer while serving his penal sentence at the Central Prison in Dubai. He has been undergoing treatment, before the symptoms of his disease worsen threatening his life.

16 Dec 2019

Skip your coffee, save a life, say Friends of Cancer Patients

If a day without coffee seems like the ultimate test of survival for you, consider this: making the choice to skip your daily indulgence could make a world of difference to a cancer warrior.

16 Jul 2020

'Relay For Life' 24-hour cancer walkathon to take place in Sharjah

It is a platform to reaffirm one’s commitment to physical fitness and reduce the risk of cancer and other lifestyle diseases.

17 Nov 2019

Most Popular Stories

Other Articles

UAE passport is the strongest worldwide, says new study

The passport allows its holder to enter 182 countries without a visa including 124 countries that do not require a visa, 37 countries that require a visa on arrival and 21 countries that require an electronic visa, while only 16 countries require a visa.

2 hours ago

Dubai Customs, Charity Association distribute food supplies to people hit by recent rain

Around 20 volunteers from Dubai Customs, along with volunteers from other entities, participated in the initiative. Food supplies were distributed to 80 households, totalling 1,800 meals for lunch and dinner, covering the areas of Al Quoz and Al Barsha.

2 hours ago

Gaza baby girl rescued from dead mother's womb dies

"I and other doctors tried to save her, but she died. For me personally, it was a very difficult and painful day," Dr Mohammad Salama told Reuters by phone. "She was born while her respiratory system wasn't mature, and her immune system was very weak and that is what led to her death.

2 hours ago

VIDEO: Negligent motorists cause horrific accidents in Abu Dhabi, hefty fines issued

The authorities stated that the fine for not being attentive on the road while driving a vehicle in any way is Dhs800 and 4 traffic points.

5 hours ago