Hodeida:The 30th free eye surgery camp commenced on Monday in the Al-Zahra district of Hodeida province. This initiative is organized by the Grammin Yemen Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Environment and its local office in the province.
According to Yemen News Agency, over the course of five days, the camp aims to offer examinations, medical checkups, and perform cataract removal and lens implantation surgeries for more than 1,000 patients from Al-Ma'ras area and surrounding communities.
Abdulkhaleq Al-Khumaisi, the camp director, explained that the services provided include free examinations and medication, alongside surgical procedures for 400 cases, under the guidance of Professor Yahya Al-Ghassali and a team of ophthalmologists and eye surgery consultants. Examinations and assessments will be conducted during the first two days to identify patients requiring surgery and conduct preoperative tests.
Al-Khumaisi highlighted that this camp continues the work of 29 previous camps organized by the Grammin Yemen Medical Center, which have resulted in 9,779 free cataract removal and lens implantation operations, aiding patients from vulnerable groups and low-income families.
