The Sudanese Ministry of Health and Social Development in White Nile state has launched a 20-day free surgical camp at Rabak Teaching Hospital. The camp, supported by the Kuwait-based Direct Aid Association, aims to perform 200 free surgeries in various specialties, including general surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics, and obstetrics and gynecology. The initiative seeks to alleviate the financial burden on patients, particularly vulnerable groups, amid the current economic challenges.
The Minister of Health and Social Development in White Nile state, Dr. Al-Zein Saad Adam, emphasized that the camp is designed to reduce the treatment costs for patients, especially those who cannot afford medical care. He expressed gratitude to the Direct Aid Association for its support and highlighted the ministry's efforts to provide medical equipment and develop emergency services at the hospital.
The camp's success is attributed to the collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the Direct Aid Association, and the Humanitarian Aid Commission. The association's director, Abd al-Rahim Hamad, confirmed that the camp is part of a broader partnership to support healthcare activities in the state. He expressed the association's willingness to continue providing assistance to the state's healthcare sector.
The hospital's director, Dr. Hamed, provided more details about the camp, stating that 200 patients will benefit from the surgeries, with 100 from outside the state and 100 from vulnerable groups. He emphasized that the camp's goal is to provide specialized surgical services to those in need.
The General Secretary of Rabak Teaching Hospital, Brigadier General Abdallah Muhammad Abdallah, expressed his hopes that the camp will mark the beginning of a broader partnership to develop the hospital's services and provide necessary equipment. He praised the support from the state government and the Direct Aid Association.
The launch of the surgical camp has been welcomed by local authorities, with the representative of the Rabak locality, Nasr al-Din Muhammad Fadl al-Mula, expressing his support for the hospital and its role in improving healthcare services. He commended the hospital's efforts to reduce treatment costs for patients.
The free surgical camp is a significant initiative that demonstrates the collaboration between the Sudanese government and international organizations to improve healthcare services in the country. With 200 free surgeries planned, the camp is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of patients in White Nile state.
Key points
- The camp aims to perform 200 free surgeries in various specialties.
- The initiative is supported by the Kuwait-based Direct Aid Association.
- The camp seeks to alleviate the financial burden on patients amid economic challenges.
