Marib: The Health Care Association for Affected Communities is set to launch its 70th free medical camp for eye surgery tomorrow in the Bilad al-Ta'am District of Rima Governorate. The initiative, taking place at Al-Mithaq Central Hospital from the 2nd to the 6th of Rajab, is funded by the General Authority for Zakat, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Environment and its local office.
According to Yemen News Agency, the camp aims to deliver essential examination services and perform 200 surgeries, including cataract removal, pterygium excision, and the removal of chalazia, targeting impoverished communities in the district. This effort is part of a broader mission to alleviate the difficulties faced by these communities amidst challenging national circumstances.
Between 2016 and 2025, the Healthcare Association for Affected Communities, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has organized 69 medical camps across various governorates. These camps have benefited 93,445 individuals, facilitated 12,141 surgeries, and provided medications to 51,535 patients, demonstrating a sustained commitment to healthcare access and support for communities in need.