Sanaa:The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for the Health Care and Quality Control Sector, Dr. Abdulwahab Saad, has launched a free eye medicine and surgery camp for martyrs' families in the Bani Hushaysh District of Sanaa Governorate. The event coincides with the annual Martyr Day 1448 AH.
According to Yemen News Agency, the camp is being implemented by Sahetna Hospital and the Health Care Association for Affected Communities over a period of five days. It is coordinated with the Ministry of Health and Environment and the General Authority for the Care of Martyrs' Families. The initiative aims to provide free examinations and check-ups in eye medicine and perform surgeries, including those for cataracts, pterygium, eyelid cysts, and tear duct clearing.
At the launch, the Ministry of Health undersecretary emphasized the importance of holding free medical camps to deliver health services to eligible groups. He praised the dedication to martyrs' families and the provision of healthcare as a show of loyalty to their relatives' sacrifices.
Abdulkhaliq Al-Jaradi, the Undersecretary of the Care Sector at the General Authority for the Care of Martyrs' Families, noted that the camp is part of efforts to care for martyrs' families and address their health needs. He highlighted the camp's role in embodying loyalty and gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for God and the homeland.
Al-Jaradi also appreciated the efforts of Sahetna Hospital and the Health Care Association for Affected Communities in organizing the camp and providing free medical services. He stressed the need for strengthened partnerships and coordination to expand the health services available to martyrs' families.
Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Dailami, Director of Sahetna Hospital, explained the camp's significance in alleviating health and economic burdens on martyrs' families. He affirmed the commitment to providing medical services within available resources.
Additionally, Dr. Nashwan Al-Attab, Head of the Health Care Association for Affected Communities, stated that the camp, coinciding with Martyr Day, is part of social solidarity efforts. It aims to enhance care for charitable, relief, and humanitarian aspects while recognizing the sacrifices made by families in defense of the homeland. He reviewed the range of services, examinations, and surgeries that will be offered during the camp, which are designed to meet the beneficiaries' needs and improve the level of healthcare they receive.
