Khartoum:Sudan The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has successfully completed a week-long medical mission at the Bahri Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Sidra Medicine and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).

According to Qatar News Agency, the initiative surpassed its initial goal by performing 124 free surgeries for vulnerable patients, exceeding the target of 116. The surgeries included 49 general procedures, 55 pediatric surgeries, and 20 urology surgeries, mainly major ones, providing significant relief to underprivileged patients.

This effort aimed to alleviate the financial burden on patients, reduce waiting times for surgeries, and support broader efforts to improve healthcare access in Sudan. The medical team from Qatar included specialists like Dr. Mansour Ahmed Jaber from Sidra Medicine and Dr. Siddik Mohiye-Eldin Siddik from HMC. Local Sudanese specialists also participated, underscoring the importance of collaborative medical and humanitarian efforts.

The closing ceremony featured prominent attendees, including Dr. Mahmoud Al-Badri, Minister of Health for Khartoum State, and Dr. Ahmed Al Bashir, Director of Bahri Teaching Hospital. Dr. Salah Al Daak, head of QRCS's Sudan office, highlighted the role of medical convoys in supporting Sudan's healthcare system and fostering knowledge exchange between Qatari and Sudanese doctors.

Dr. Ahmed Al Bashir praised the initiative as an exemplary humanitarian effort that revitalized the hospital's operations. He expressed gratitude to QRCS, the Sudanese Doctors Association in Qatar (SUDAQ), HMC, Sidra Medicine, and the Qatari government and people for their unwavering support.