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

According to Qatar News Agency, the initiative resulted in 124 free surgeries within a week, surpassing the initial target of 116. This effort provided crucial medical assistance to underprivileged patients, alleviating their financial burdens and reducing waiting times for surgical procedures.

The surgeries included 49 general operations, 55 pediatric procedures, and 20 urology surgeries, most of which were major. The initiative was led by a team from Qatar, including Dr. Mansour Ahmed Jaber of Sidra Medicine and Dr. Siddik Mohiye-Eldin Siddik from HMC. Local Sudanese specialists also participated, highlighting the vital role of collaborative medical efforts.

The closing event was attended by Khartoum State's Minister of Health Dr. Mahmoud Al-Badri, Federal Director of Therapeutic Medicine Dr. Haider Mohamed Abdel-Nabi, and Director of the Bahri Teaching Hospital Dr. Ahmed Al Bashir. Dr. Salah Al Daak of QRCS emphasized that these medical convoys are part of ongoing efforts to bolster Sudan's healthcare system and promote cooperation between Qatari and Sudanese medical professionals.

Dr. Ahmed Al Bashir praised the humanitarian mission for reinvigorating the hospital's services and expressed gratitude to QRCS, SUDAQ, HMC, Sidra Medicine, and Qatar's people and government for their continued support of Sudan.