Saudi embassy launches Noor medical program at Port Sudan hospital
The Saudi embassy in Sudan has launched the Noor Saudi medical volunteer program at Makkah Hospital in Port Sudan, aiming to benefit thousands.
The Saudi embassy in Sudan has inaugurated the Noor Saudi medical volunteer program at Makkah Eye Hospital in Port Sudan, targeting thousands of beneficiaries. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's directives prompted Saudi Ambassador to Sudan, Dr. Zaid bin Makhlid Al-Harbi, to launch the initiative. The program, led by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, aims to tackle blindness and related ailments.
It plans to conduct 4,000 medical assessments, perform 400 cataract surgeries, and carry out 600 specialized treatments such as glaucoma, vitreous, injections, and laser procedures.
The initiative seeks to alleviate patient suffering and restore sight for beneficiaries, highlighting Saudi Arabia's continuous humanitarian support in Sudan. The launch event saw the presence of Red Sea State Governor, Lieutenant General Mustafa Mohammed Nour, and the state's Director General of Health, Dr. Ahlam Abdulrasoul Mousa, among other officials. This endeavor is part of a series of Saudi humanitarian and medical projects aimed at bolstering Sudan's healthcare system and aiding vulnerable populations.
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