(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) eight leaders and one family member have climbed the 5,895-metre Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The group initiative is a collaboration between senior staff from different areas of HMC and included significant training amid their busy schedules. The leaders hope that it will encourage others to incorporate physical activities into their daily lives and instil a culture of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The team, including doctors, administrators, started the climb early in the morning. All endured a long and hard journey in very challenging weather conditions and made it to the summit.
Dr Yousuf Al Maslamani, Medical Director, Hamad General Hospital, said: "The idea of climbing the mount was irresistible; the actual climbing to the summit was amazing, but doing it as a team made it even better.
The overall experience was unforgettable and exhausting at the same time. The hardest part of it for me was to go without a proper shower for eight days! "It is not really the walking that was challenging, but the altitude. "Climbers usually get a headache or other gentle symptoms of acute mountain sickness that can be mostly solved by taking a mild analgesic, such as Paracetamol to relieve the pain.
However, some climbers might experience High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), which is extreme shortness of breath or High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE). "We were sure to keep an eye out for any worrying symptoms and take precautions to ensure we all had a safe and enjoyable climb."
Mohamed Al Noimi, Chief of Communications and Chief of Staff for the Managing Director's Office, who was accompanied by his nephew, said: "The 20,000-foot climb-up is a life-changing experience. It is a test of courage and perseverance and I think it helps you see the world differently. It is also an opportunity to encourage others to adopt effective practices to improve their health and support HMC's commitment to ensure the well-being of the population of Qatar."
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