What it means to be ‘healthy’ – The Peninsula

What it means to be ‘healthy’ – The Peninsula

Improving health is connected with many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting how healthy populations are essential for social, economic and environmental sustainability. According to a report, people living in cities are 20% more likely to suffer depression. Moreover, 90% of people’s time on average is spent indoors; hence, a healthier indoors, more balanced natural outdoor urban environment and increased physical activity can result in a city that benefits both the mental and physical health of its inhabitants.

According to the Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar aims to promote a healthy society by providing them with a world-class education and health systems.

The recent award of ‘Healthy Cities’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is evidence of Qatar’s progress in this regard. All the municipalities in Qatar have been awarded as Health Cities, while in another milestone, Qatar University bagged “Healthy University” and QF Education City as “Health Education City.”

Commenting on the award, Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari added: “Accomplishing this achievement, within a short timeframe, demonstrates the hard work, commitment of the teams, and the strong partnerships we have established through the Healthy Cities Network, emphasizing the continuation of these efforts to improve the