Doha: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) emphasized its commitment to strengthening health sector capabilities in economically challenged and affected nations by equipping health facilities with essential medications, medical equipment, and supplies. This initiative aims to ensure continuous treatment, surgical, and ambulance services, alongside high-quality medical care for patients.

According to Qatar News Agency, QRCS's Projects Guide 2025 outlines 73 initiatives designed to address the healthcare needs of approximately 699,000 beneficiaries, with an overall investment of QR 84 million. Of these, 48 health projects, valued at over QR 68 million, are focused on treating and serving 689,900 patients across Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank), Syria, Yemen, Niger, Sudan, Lebanon, Jordan, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Bangladesh.

QRCS annually conducts specialized medical and surgical convoys, deploying volunteer medical teams to the most vulnerable regions to offer free primary and secondary healthcare services across various medical fields. These efforts aim to enhance the health and well-being of patients and their families, strengthen local medical expertise, and support hospitals with essential medical tools and supplies.

In the current year, QRCS plans to initiate 25 medical convoys in countries including Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Niger, Sudan, Lebanon, the West Bank, Bangladesh, Somalia, Mauritania, and Afghanistan. The total budget for these missions is approximately QR 16 million, targeting around 9,000 economically disadvantaged patients.

In 2024, QRCS implemented 49 healthcare projects benefiting over 1.5 million patients across 13 countries, including Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, Niger, Somalia, Yemen, Mauritania, and Chad, with a total expenditure of QR 60.7 million.