Hodeida:The 8th Scientific Conference on Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burn Surgery has commenced in Hodeida Governorate. The event is organized by the Yemeni Society for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burn Surgery, in partnership with the National Center for Burn Treatment and Plastic Surgery, and in cooperation with the Al-Thawra General Hospital Authority in the governorate. It is being held under the theme "Towards Safe and Sustainable Plastic Surgery."
According to Yemen News Agency, the conference spans two days and features approximately 30 scientific papers and specialized lectures. It brings together a distinguished group of physicians, surgeons, specialists, and academics to discuss the latest developments in plastic, reconstructive, and burn surgery, including intensive care for burn patients and microsurgical reconstructive procedures. The conference covers various scientific themes, such as burn surgery, advanced burn patient care, reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, wound care, anesthesia, and more.
During the opening ceremony, Mohammed Halisi, the provincial deputy governor for services affairs, emphasized the importance of medical conferences in facilitating expertise exchange and enhancing professional performance. He highlighted the need for efforts to elevate the quality of services in the field of burn, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, which combines scientific precision and surgical skill with a humanitarian mission.
Dr. Khaled Suhail, head of the Al-Thawra General Hospital Authority, expressed pride in hosting the conference and praised local partnerships for improving medical services. He noted the intrinsic link between medical progress and knowledge exchange, skill development, and training opportunities, aiming to restore health and self-confidence in patients.
Dr. Nasr Al-Qadasi, a member of the Medical Council, highlighted the council's commitment to organizing scientific conferences and encouraged medical associations to conduct research and foster knowledge exchange. He stressed the need for specialized care for burn patients to restore self-confidence and urged participants to develop recommendations to benefit patients and enhance treatment standards.
The conference chair, Dr. Jamila Al-Sanabani, explained that the event focuses on promoting research, continuous medical education, and surgical training. It aims to implement quality and patient safety standards, expand scientific collaboration, and raise awareness about burn prevention and first aid.
Dr. Yahya Al-Sayaghi, President of the Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burn Surgeons, outlined the conference's objectives, including enhancing medical performance according to international standards and minimizing complications. He emphasized the conference as a platform for educational and research initiatives to foster local and regional collaboration.
Ali Al-Muayyad, Head of the Health Committee at the Shura Council, noted the conference's significance amid challenges posed by the Saudi-led aggression and blockade, which have impacted healthcare supplies. He reaffirmed the Council's support for advancing healthcare services and emphasized the importance of continuous medical education and expertise exchange for improving burn patient care.
The opening ceremony included video presentations on the National Center for Burn Treatment and the Burn Center at Al-Thawra Hospital Authority, followed by a recognition ceremony for conference sponsors.
