Hodeida:Al-Noor's free medical camp for cataract removal and lens implantation was inaugurated on Monday at the 21 September General Hospital in the Hodeida governorate.
According to Yemen News Agency, the camp is made possible with support from the Direct Aid Society, coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the Ministry of Health and Environment, and the Governorate's Health Office. The Anwar Al-Mutahidoun Eye Center is implementing the five-day camp, which aims to offer medical examinations and consultations for around 4,000 patients from vulnerable groups. The initiative will also conduct 350 cataract removal and lens implantation surgeries and provide medications at no charge.
During the camp's launch, Mohammed Halisi, the Governorate's Undersecretary for Services Affairs; Dr. Ali Al-Haddad, Director of the Governorate's Health and Environment Office; and Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Musaybili, Director of the hospital, visited the facilities. They observed patient reception, registration, and examination procedures in the clinics designated for both men and women.
The camp director, Dr. Fahim Al-Khatib, briefed them on the implementation stages and the plans for screening patients for specialized surgeries. Procedures are conducted by a team of experienced ophthalmology consultants and surgeons, adhering to approved medical standards. The camp also offers patient follow-up and free postoperative care.
Hodeida undersecretary Halisi underlined the local authority's commitment to supporting humanitarian camps and free medical interventions, ensuring their success. He noted these initiatives help relieve citizens' suffering amid challenges imposed by aggression and blockade. He acknowledged the Direct Aid Society's humanitarian role and contributions to the health sector, commending the organization and coordination efforts among the Health Office, the hospital administration, and the implementing agency.
Dr. Al-Haddad stated that the camp was organized to address the needs of low-income and disadvantaged eye patients unable to afford surgery costs at private hospitals. He confirmed that efforts would continue to expand the reach of specialized medical camps to reduce blindness risk and treat eye diseases across the governorate.
Meanwhile, the director of 21 September Hospital emphasized the readiness of medical teams, operating rooms, and inpatient wards to provide necessary facilities and resources, ensuring patient safety and comprehensive medical care throughout the camp.
