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Free Eye Surgery Camp Launched in Taiz’s Al-Mokha District

Taiz:The 83rd free eye surgery camp has been launched at Al-Mokha District Hospital in Taiz Governorate. This initiative is spearheaded by the local authority, the Health and Environment Office, and the Zakat Authority branch, aiming to provide cataract removal procedures to those in need.

According to Yemen News Agency, the camp is organized by the Health Care Association for Affected Communities in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Environment. It is funded by the General Authority for Zakat and will run for five days, offering examinations and free cataract surgeries to poor and needy patients.

Deputy Governor Fouad Sinan emphasized the humanitarian role played by the Zakat Authority and the Health Office in alleviating the financial burden of costly surgeries on citizens. He also highlighted the significance of such initiatives in expanding access to free, comprehensive medical services throughout the governorate.