Moph Launches 3Rd Public Health Sector Football Tournament

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the opening ceremony of the third public health sector football tournament at Aspire Athletics Track Stadium, with the attendance of a large number of health sector leaders and employees.

The tournament comes as part of the Ministry of Public Health's efforts to promote physical activity among public health sector employees and to encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

A friendly match between senior health sector leaders was held during the opening ceremony.

The matches played on the opening day of the tournament also witnessed strong competition among the participating teams, all aiming to win the championship trophy.

In addition to the attendance of a number of former Qatari football stars, namely Mubarak Mustafa“Al-Sinyari”, Ahmed Khalil, Ibrahim Al Ghanem, and Director of Football Development at Qatar Football Association, Fahad Thani Al Zaraa.Director of the Human Resources Department at the Ministry of Public Health, Ghanim Ibrahim Al Mohannadi, said:“The organisation of this tournament comes within the framework of the Ministry's efforts to raise awareness of the importance of sport, given its significant role in promoting health and reinforcing the concept of quality of life for all members of society, particularly those working in the health sector.”

Al Mohannadi affirmed that the tournament serves as a sporting platform that contributes to strengthening team spirit and cooperation among various government health entities, including the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, and Naufar Center.

He highlighted the positive and competitive spirit that defines the tournament, as well as the strong success achieved during its first and second editions.

He also noted that such competitions help motivate health sector employees, enhance their readiness for work, improve their creative capabilities, and boost morale through regular physical activity, thereby supporting employees' overall public health.

Assistant Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Public Health and Tournament Manager, Eisa Al Suwaidi stated that the number of participating teams in this year's edition has been increased to include 40 teams: 12 teams from the Ministry of Public Health, 12 teams from Hamad Medical Corporation, 12 teams from the Primary Health Care Corporation, and four teams from Naufar Center.

He added that the educational and health-related activities held alongside the tournament have also been expanded this year to include health workshops, awareness booths, and educational stations for participants and the public.Al Suwaidi further confirmed that the tournament's organising committee was keen to provide a professional competitive environment that adheres to the highest standards of organisation and safety, ensuring an outstanding sporting experience for all participants.

He pointed out that the strong turnout of participating teams reflects the enthusiasm and sense of belonging among health sector employees, and highlights the importance of such initiatives in promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.

It is worth noting that the tournament was organised by the Human Resources Department at the Ministry of Public Health and the health sector, represented by the Employee Wellbeing and Wellness Programme-the joint programme across the health sector in the State of Qatar-which embodies a pioneering national model for unifying institutional efforts to promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the healthcare workforce, reflecting the belief that employee health is fundamental to the sustainability of high-quality healthcare services.

The Ministry of Public Health continues to implement a range of high-quality initiatives aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of health sector personnel, in recognition of their vital role in serving the community, and in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Health Strategy 2024–2030.

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