QC wraps up cardiac care mission for kids in Somalia

Qatar Charity concluded a cardiac care mission in Somalia, treating heart defects in 144 children with the assistance of the Somali Ministry of Health, the Somali Sudanese Specialized Hospital, and the Mogadishu Heart Center. The campaign, part of the 27th Night of Ramadan initiative, aimed to bolster specialized healthcare services in the country. Dr Abdullah bin Salem al-Nuaimi, the Qatari ambassador to Somalia, presided over the closing ceremony.

The mission provided medical examinations and diagnostic assessments for 144 children, performing 40 cardiac catheterization procedures on those requiring specialized treatment under the supervision of pediatric cardiology and cardiac catheterization experts. Director of Qatar Charity's Somalia Office Abdulfattah Adam Moallim announced that the campaign surpassed its target of treating 35 cases by performing 40 catheterizations.

Qatar Charity plans to launch a specialized campaign for pediatric open-heart surgery before year-end to address cases needing advanced surgical interventions. Dr Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at Mogadishu University, affirmed that the campaign's results had given dozens of children a new chance at life and a more hopeful future.

Dr Iyad al-Amouri, a consultant in pediatric cardiology and cardiac catheterization, praised the Somali families' trust in the medical team and the valuable contributions of young Somali medical professionals, recognizing them as a crucial asset for the country's health sector.