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The event aimed to raise awareness of kidney disease, educate on prevention methods, and promote healthy behaviours among members of the community from all walks of life.
The event featured health stations, in collaboration with the Representative Office of the Ministry of Health and Prevention in Sharjah and the Emirates Health Services (EHS), offering free blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index (BMI) checkups, along with direct medical consultations.
The event also included interactive awareness activities targeting all family members, with more than 300 beneficiaries of various age groups.
This event falls within FOKP vision to improve health-related behaviours among all members of society in the United Arab Emirates and its endeavour to empower individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles by providing them with the necessary knowledge, information, and skills.
Her Excellency Mona Al Hawai, Chairperson of FOKP, stated that the association is keen to intensify its awareness and community efforts to reach the largest possible number of community members and provide them with the necessary health information to prevent kidney disease through a group of specialised doctors and therapeutic nutrition experts. Attracting more than 300 beneficiaries to this event underscores the importance of FOKP message and reinforces ongoing commitment to supporting community health and empowering people to adopt healthy lifestyles, in cooperation with our strategic partners.
During the first quarter of 2025, the Association implemented several impactful initiatives and projects targeting more than 630 beneficiaries. Among its most prominent programmes were the "Etmanan" initiative, which provides moral support to kidney patients, and awareness activities in conjunction with World Kidney Day, in addition to the health exhibition held at Al Qasimia University.
The association also provided medical support to 19 kidney patients across the UAE, at a cost exceeding AED 600,000, in cooperation with charitable partners, including Dar Al Ber Society. It also implemented “Etmanan" initiative targeting kidney patients in the UAE hospitals, visiting 77 patients in dialysis units.
FOKP affirms its continued efforts to spread health awareness among members of the community and provide therapeutic and community support to kidney patients, in cooperation with its government and private partners. This contributes to building a more health-conscious and responsible society.
The Friends of Kidney Patients Association was established by an Emiri Decree in 2007 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. It is honourary chaired by the wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs. It has been a public benefit association registered with the Ministry of Community Empowerment since 2021, with the aim of supporting kidney patients and raising community awareness of kidney disease and prevention.
The association implements awareness and health programmes, provides therapeutic and social support to patients, and organises free campaigns and screenings in cooperation with government and private institutions. The association seeks to empower community members to adopt a healthy lifestyle and contribute to improving the quality of life for kidney patients across the country, in line with the Emirate of Sharjah's vision to promote community health.
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