Qatar steps up efforts to promote health of people with autism

Doha, Qatar: Qatar s Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of people with autism spectrum disorder...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

These efforts come in line with the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030, which place individual and family health at the centre of national priorities.

The ministry has organised an awareness workshop for parents of children with autism, focusing on healthy nutrition and the prevention of excess weight gain. The initiative was held in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation and the Renad Academy at Qatar Foundation.

The workshop aimed to raise awareness of healthy eating habits for children with autism and to help parents address common nutritional challenges associated with the condition. It also highlighted the importance of balanced nutrition in preventing obesity and related health complications.

Officials said special attention was given to the unique dietary difficulties that children with autism may face, along with safe and practical ways to manage them.