Sana'a - Saba:
Next week, the Health Care Association for Affected Communities will launch the 64th and 65th free ophthalmology and eye surgery camps in Baydha City and Rada'a District, Baydha Governorate, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Environment and with funding from the General Authority for Zakat.
The two camps, which will run for six days each, in cooperation with the governorate's health office and al-Thawra Hospital in Baydha and Rada'a General Hospital, aim to conduct free examinations and surgeries for cataracts, pterygium removal, and sebaceous cysts from the eyelids.
Hassan Tamah, head of the Zakat Authority's health committee, explained to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that the camps aim to assist the needy, meet their needs, and promote social solidarity and charity for the poorest and most needy groups.
For his part, the association's president, Dr. Nashwan Al-Attab, stated that during the first two days of the camp, which will be held at Al-Thawra Hospital in Baydha from May 17 to 22, examinations and screening will be conducted, as well as identifying cases requiring surgical intervention and subjecting them to pre-operative tests.
He indicated that the same procedures will be implemented at the second camp, which will be held from May 19 to 24 at Rada'a General Hospital.
Dr. Al-Attab appreciated the support and funding provided by the General Authority for Zakat and Charity for the camps, which aim to alleviate the suffering of citizens due to the current circumstances facing the country.
He stated that the two camps are part of a series of camps organized by the association as part of its solidarity projects, embodying the mercy of Islam, its commitment to caring for the poor, and its commitment to charitable and righteous deeds.
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